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NYC x DESIGN: ICFF 2018

By Core Jr - June 6, 2018

aceteam Berlin - Handmade in Germany This wooden bicycle was built by Eberswalde aceteam along with support from the university for Sustainable Development. The bike's electric drive is both resource conserving while also sourced from local wood. Core77 1 of 107

GolfQuant - Handmade in Germany This slim mobile vehicle strongly resembles some type of scooter, but it is actually a golf caddy. Inside the slim caddy resides a surprising piece of tech: a noiseless engine. Core77 3 of 107

Backbone by Oliver Budd - New Jersey Institute of Technology This chair both resembles a human spine and considers the user's spine in its form to increase comfort levels. Core77 4 of 107

The Animal by Kyle Ralli - New Jersey Institute of Technology Have you ever wanted to sit on a Boston Dynamics robot? Boy have we got the chair for you. Core77 5 of 107

Bermbach Hanfcrafted Each Bermbach Handcrafted hand woven children's rattan bed takes several days to make and comes with its own bespoke accessories. Core77 6 of 107

ECMH + UDB Design for Vulnerability
Two Salvadoran design schools came together for a second year in a row to address the shortage of clean drinking water in many parts of the world. In their imagined scenario, people would first purchase one of these more delicate, minimally designed water filters. Core77 7 of 107

ECMH + UDB Design for Vulnerability For each purchase of the first water filter, these more utilitarian water filters would be distributed to places in dire need of clean drinking water. Core77 8 of 107

ECMH + UDB Design for Vulnerability Core77 9 of 107

Strand by Bhanderi Grishma - UIC's Material/Immaterial Exhibition
The storage options with this piece are endless - you can even store papers and booklets upright between the string openings. Core77 10 of 107

Pendulate by Heather Tran - UIC's Material/Immaterial Exhibition This suspended seat is inspired by nostalgia for the playground experience. Core77 12 of 107

Pendulate by Heather Tran - UIC's Material/Immaterial Exhibition Core77 13 of 107

Louf by Aaron Chicano - UIC's Material/Immaterial Exhibition This example in particular gives me nostalgia for U-Haul moving van trips. Core77 14 of 107

Louf by Aaron Chicano - UIC's Material/Immaterial Exhibition Remember the foam trend we first saw in Milan? Well, it made its way to NYCxDesign too. Core77 15 of 107

MORPH by Aliece Rushing - UIC's Material/Immaterial Exhibition This pouf is a actually a light housed inside of a foam shell. Core77 16 of 107

Bent Tube-Wood Chair by Marc Librizzi - RISD From the Studio Exhibition This chair is all in the details - the bent tube-wood details, that is. Core77 17 of 107

Bent Tube-Wood Chair by Marc Librizzi - RISD From the Studio Exhibition This chair is all in the details - the bent tube-wood details, that is. Core77 18 of 107

Cuddling Concrete by Cecilia Plassencia - RISD From the Studio Exhibition This stool made from dyed and cast concrete looks like it could fall apart at any moment, but the rounded and carefully shaped "stones" are held tightly in place. Core77 19 of 107

Garden Chair by Maxwell McInnes - RISD From the Studio Exhibition A classic chair with a dark fairytale twist, the Garden Chair combines found objects, dyed expanding foam, velvet and urethane foam. Core77 20 of 107

Garden Chair by Maxwell McInnes - RISD From the Studio Exhibition Core77 21 of 107

Garden Chair by Maxwell McInnes - RISD From the Studio Exhibition Core77 22 of 107

Garden Chair by Maxwell McInnes - RISD From the Studio Exhibition Core77 23 of 107

Coil Bench by Tim Miller - RISD From the Studio Exhibition This expandable bench can form a variety of shapes. We imagine it being ideal for office settings or even outdoors as city furniture if it were a different material. Core77 24 of 107

Squiggle Chair by Talia Connelly and Shaina Tabak - RISD From the Studio Exhibition RISD students Talia Connelly and Shaina Tabak took a more graphic approach to foam use, using knitted polyester and nylon, urethane foam, dacron and steel to create the expressive shape of their Squiggle Chair. Core77 25 of 107

Squiggle Chair and Dyget Chair - RISD From the Studio Exhibition Core77 26 of 107

Detail of Dyget Chair by Lisa Darland and Taylor Gray - RISD From the Studio Exhibition The Dyget Chair combines hard and soft with its contrasting steel and wool make-up. Core77 27 of 107

Ample by Jacob Miller - RISD From the Studio Exhibition Remember in elementary school art class when you'd make sculptures out of stockings and metal wire or cardboard? Ample is kind of like that but way more advanced and intricate. It's made from beech, shellac, silicone spline and knit mesh. Core77 28 of 107

Ample by Jacob Miller - RISD From the Studio Exhibition And its details are incredible! Core77 29 of 107

Ample by Jacob Miller - RISD From the Studio Exhibition Core77 30 of 107

Valoa by Emma Mantell - Michael Graves College BID Industrial Design Valoa is a standing desk designed to move with you, whether you're sketching, reading or using your laptop. Its shape wraps around your body for arm support, and its main material is Corian, which has light emissive properties. Core77 31 of 107

MATERIA Looks like Kamarq wasn't the only one to revive the cylinder and circle combo at this year's NYCxDesign. MATERIA's version is much less similar to Ana Krass' collection for Matter Made, but it goes to show how difficult it is to take ownership of simple shapes. Core77 32 of 107

MATERIA Core77 33 of 107

Rietveld Rosier byt Luma Hinz - California College of the Arts This chair incorporates chunky, colorful textiles into its woven seat and back. Core77 34 of 107

Rietveld Rosier byt Luma Hinz - California College of the Arts Core77 35 of 107

NC4 by Benjamin A. Coney - California College of the Arts Another contrast of hard and soft materials using metal and a textile variant, the NC4 chair is made from aluminum, brass, solid wood and rope. Core77 36 of 107

NC4 by Benjamin A. Coney - California College of the Arts Core77 37 of 107

Fold Side Chair by Helen Van Leuven - California College of the Arts California College of Arts' exhibition was filled with more luxurious furniture like this wooden stool that's coated with automotive finishes. Core77 38 of 107

Fold Side Chair by Helen Van Leuven - California College of the Arts Core77 40 of 107

Fold Side Chair by Helen Van Leuven - California College of the Arts Core77 41 of 107

Baba Chair by jot.jot If a chair is actually shaped like a bean, does that automatically make it a bean bag chair? Core77 42 of 107

Baba Chair by jot.jot If a chair is actually shaped like a bean, does that automatically make it a bean bag chair? Core77 43 of 107

Machina & Manus Collection by Indio da Costa and San German Out of the array of classic wooden chairs on display at Indio da Costa's booth, this one stood out to us most because the back legs merge together to create a singular leg. Core77 44 of 107

Sergio J Matos We were so intrigued by Sergio J Matos' unexpected use of materials and woven pieces, we ended up taking a lot of photos. Core77 46 of 107

Sergio J Matos Core77 47 of 107

Sergio J Matos Core77 48 of 107

Sergio J Matos And here he uses wooden spoons! Core77 49 of 107

Sergio J Matos He also makes a lot of woven furniture, like these two pieces. Core77 50 of 107

Sergio J Matos Core77 51 of 107

Sergio J Matos Core77 52 of 107

Opening Ceremony x Crosby Studios High fives, anyone? Core77 53 of 107

Opening Ceremony x Crosby Studios Core77 54 of 107

Opening Ceremony x Crosby Studios Core77 55 of 107

Rainmoon by Dornbracht We couldn't get enough of Dornbracht's Rainmoon shower and its calming vibes. The cascading water has a variety of settings, only three of which are approved in the US because of water conservation laws. In Europe, however, it's fair game to shower to your heart's content. Core77 56 of 107

Wilsonart Challenge with Maine College of Art The theme for Wilsonart's challenge was wood, trees and forests, and each student was required to use Wilsonart laminate. The chair pictured here is Please, Sit by Daniel Iwasko. Core77 58 of 107

Wilsonart Challenge with Maine College of Art Core77 59 of 107

Wilsonart Challenge with Maine College of Art Jason Haskell's Ascend is inspired by the act of climbing up a tree's trunk. Core77 60 of 107

Wilsonart Challenge with Maine College of Art The three pieces come apart to form three different seating options. Core77 61 of 107

Wilsonart Challenge with Maine College of Art L'Dor V'Dor (from generation to generation) by Naomi Russo is inspired by how when threes fall, they often don't hit the ground but instead are supported by a network of other fallen trees. Core77 62 of 107

Atelier Alain Ellouz Bring the moon indoors with these glowing spherical lights. Core77 63 of 107

Frederic Ruyant Design This modular furniture system works just as well as one piece as it does attached to the rest of the pieces in the collection. Core77 64 of 107

Frederic Ruyant Design This is what the different pieces would look like all together. Core77 65 of 107

zieta The hard metal material of these zieta chairs is made to resemble cushions. Core77 66 of 107

zieta Core77 67 of 107

W Speakers Soft, colorful speakers for your phone that can be mounted on the wall or rested on a shelf. Core77 68 of 107

BLA STATION This cozy chair is a small piece in a larger collection of workspace furniture. Core77 69 of 107

Lyon Benton All concrete everything courtesy of Lyon Benton. Core77 70 of 107

Lyon Benton Core77 71 of 107

Lyon Benton Core77 72 of 107

Lyon Benton Core77 73 of 107

Yield Design The booth at ICFF for Yield, who design high-end furniture pieces and tabletop items using beautiful tinted glasses. Core77 74 of 107

Asa Pingree Benches and Loungers "Tubular" was a theme this year at the many furniture-centric events in New York, and these works by Brooklyn-based designer Asa Pingree were no exception. Core77 75 of 107

An Aesthetic Pursuit Love this colorful atmosphere envisioned by the designers at An Aesthetic Pursuit. Core77 76 of 107

Eny Lee Parker One standout this year from ICFF was work by designer Eny Lee Parker, who received an ICFF Editor's Award. Her work often utilizes ceramic as her primary material to build furniture pieces and lighting, but her booth also featured some fun soft upholstered benches as well. Core77 77 of 107

Eny Lee Parker (once again, more tubes) Core77 78 of 107

Blanche Jelly Table A pleasantly odd take on the end table by Blanche Jelly. Core77 79 of 107

Puff Buff Lighting Pieces by Puff Buff caught our eye, which utilize inflatables to create lighting pieces that incite curiosity and allure. Core77 80 of 107

Puff Buff Lighting Pieces by Puff Buff caught our eye, which utilize inflatables to create lighting pieces that incite curiosity and allure. Core77 81 of 107

Puff Buff Lighting Pieces by Puff Buff caught our eye, which utilize inflatables to create lighting pieces that incite curiosity and allure. Core77 82 of 107

ICFF Studio x Bernhardt Design The 13th annual ICFF Studio section curated by Bernhardt Design served as a showcase of of young designers working in furniture design, and many of their pieces spoke to our pure love of the craft. These chairs were designed by Sasipat Leelachart. Core77 83 of 107

ICFF Studio x Bernhardt Design Elegant details by Adam Markowitz, a participant in the ICFF Studio show. Core77 84 of 107

ICFF Studio x Bernhardt Design Bent metal tables by Huan Pei have an glamorous appeal. Core77 85 of 107

ICFF Studio x Bernhardt Design A modern take on the classic rocking chair by designer Christian Golden. Core77 86 of 107

Bones Studio Some impressive CNC work is the key to these furniture pieces by North Carolina based Bones Studio. Core77 87 of 107

Modern Textiles by Louise Gray We mustn't forget about textiles! These quilted pieces by Louise Gray as a nod to both future and past definitely caught our eye. Core77 88 of 107

Juniper ICFF was home to many fun interpretations of the LED lighting uptick—this installation by Juniper was a cool nod to neon signs and fluorescents. Core77 89 of 107

Material Play Gentner Design's featured chair is a tangential nod to the tube trend this year! Core77 90 of 107

Gentner Design A wine balancing contraption by Gentner Design for your high-end, surrealist living room. Core77 91 of 107

Estudio Persona An ultra-minimalist chair in stained white oak and upholstered leather by Los Angeles based design duo Estudio Persona. Core77 92 of 107

We couldn't help but notice that colored glass was also a big trend this year at NYC x Design. Core77 93 of 107

Luxury LEDS More LED light sculptures on display by AlexAllen Studio. Core77 94 of 107

Process Porn: ICFF Edition These pieces by Souda speak to our process curiosity- newly debuted, these vases are made by slipcast molds modeled from sew leather pieces. Core77 95 of 107

Anne Kyyrö Quinn Felt acoustic wall panels can be an art form, as demonstrated by designed Anne Kyyrö Quinn. Core77 96 of 107

Tokio Sofa We have to include this enormous sofa by Tokio because I mean, c'mon, who doesn't want to try lounging in this bad boy? Core77 97 of 107

Christian Woo Vancouver-based designer Christian Woo beautiful tables let the materials speak for themselves. Core77 98 of 107

Sun at Six Sun at Six is a Brooklyn-based studio who collaborate with traditional joinery masters in China to make furniture pieces that require no glue or screws. Core77 99 of 107

Good Thing Good Thing's booth at ICFF did not disappoint with its labyrinth-like feel and its number of fun objects to admire, including their new line of lighting. Core77 100 of 107

Bernhardt Design Bernhardt's booth was full of recent collaborations with different designers and artisans such as Taher Asad Bakhtiari, Due Estudio, Claus Breinholt, Terry Crews, Raleigh Denim, and more. Core77 101 of 107

Charles Pollock for Bernhardt This credenza designed by celebrated designer Charles Pollock, was the last piece of furniture produced by Pollock for Bernhardt before his tragic death in 2013. Core77 102 of 107

Raleigh Denim x Bernhardt After success in the past with their denim textile line for Bernhardt, Raleigh Denim worked with the team to design and manufacture sitting and standing tables for the office with wireless charging stations and elegant details, such as a textile wrapped electrical cord. Core77 103 of 107

Tala Lighting Tala design's primary mission is to design LED lighting that shatters the perception of LEDs being cold and dimensionless. Core77 104 of 107

Most Modest A fun booth on display this year was Most Modest, who's lighting and other products bring a nice element of color and simplicity to the home. Core77 105 of 107

Most Modest Most Modest's power strips were designed to elevate the aesthetic of the standard office tool as opposed to dissolving it into the background. Core77 106 of 107

ICFF Sprawl Bye ICFF! Until next year. Core77 107 of 107

Another year, another trek into the mayhem that is ICFF at the Javits Center. And year after year, even in the midst of this madness, we always manage to come up for air with a number of fantastic new furniture, lighting, and home goods finds we're super excited to share. The interesting thing about an event as large as ICFF is its ability to present in one concentrated space what's going on collectively in the year of design, and this year's fair was no exception—we saw a number of bold colors at play (yes, you'll see some hints of millenial pink at play, but that's not all!), an emphasis on organic forms, and a hard lean toward simplicity and softness. But don't just take our word for it—have a look at our 2018 gallery to get a better look into what's happening this year in design.