Anna Zappia

New York

Contributor at Design Milk

Writer at Freelance

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Articles

Meet Tate: A New Modular Seating System From Here Now

3 days ago | design-milk.com | Anna Zappia

North Carolina-based contract furniture company Here Now introduces Tate, a new modular seating system produced to support users’ well-being in public spaces. “Tate was conceptualized during the pandemic when I was thinking about social distancing,” says Justin Champaign, founder and creative partner. The idea sat on the shelf as the team focused on other projects, but Champaign decided to revisit Tate when clients noted that privacy and wellness were key concerns.
ThinkLab’s Amanda Schneider on Her Fave Statistics for Designers

1 week ago | design-milk.com | Anna Zappia

With a background in industrial design, Amanda Schneider explored every aspect of a product’s trajectory early in her career, from concept development to sales, always via a holistic lens to understand the points of view of manufacturers and consumers. Her ideal role, however, was one that emphasized more than just the bottom line. “It clicked the moment I realized that the real magic happens at the intersection of creativity and strategy,” says Schneider.
AMATOR Restaurant in Copenhagen Captures Comforts of Home

1 week ago | design-milk.com | Anna Zappia

For his first solo venture, noted chef Mateusz Sarnowski, more affectionately known as Mati Pichci, wanted his restaurant to be the embodiment of the name he had chosen. In Latin, amator refers to a lover, a friend, an enthusiast, all descriptions of people who might dine at the new establishment located in the Østerbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark.
ICFF Showcases Multi-Sensory Designâ€Ż and a Peek at NYCxDESIGN

1 week ago | officeinsight.com | Anna Zappia

Indeed, the settings or collaborations were anything but basic. The new MORPHO collection was developed in partnership between Belgian electronic music festival Tomorrowland , Belgian brand Ethnicraft , and Antwerp-based architect Dieter Vander Velpen . The line, an ICFF award-winner in the outdoor category, includes furnishings with Art Nouveau flair updated for modern interiors. Pieces like the Solis daybed were surrounded by lush greenery, inviting visitors to an oasis on the show floor.
Mark Jupiter Talks Goats, Chopping Wood, Wife’s Pottery + More

2 weeks ago | design-milk.com | Anna Zappia

Mark Jupiter always knew he was a creator, and in his youth he embraced different forms of expression. He eventually felt a deep pull to design and built his first house, with care in every element. “I felt that it was something I needed to do at least once in my life,” Jupiter says.
Amika's New Brooklyn HQ Emphasizes Collaboration and Creativity

2 weeks ago | design-milk.com | Anna Zappia

When Chelsea Riggs, CEO of Brooklyn-based haircare brand amika, envisioned a new workspace, she wanted it to be the antithesis of a standard business hub. “It’s intentionally designed to be the anti-office, a place where the boundaries between work and inspiration are fluid,” she says. CIVILIAN was selected to design the 19,000-square-foot open office, located at 25 Kent in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The designers envisioned a space that was elevated yet still welcoming.
Joya Nandurdikar Talks Goddess. Installation, Pipe Organ + More

3 weeks ago | design-milk.com | Anna Zappia

Joya Nandurdikar has plenty in her home country to inspire her, especially the objects and forgotten techniques that are centuries old. She believes that design is not only a form of expression, but also a tool for cultural preservation that she utilizes in her own practice. “There’s a vast and diverse landscape of materials, skills, and stories across India, and the possibilities feel endless,” Nandurdikar says.
IBM’s NYC Hub Unites Innovation-Centric Teams Under One Roof

3 weeks ago | design-milk.com | Anna Zappia

With a continued emphasis on team-based collaboration, IBM leadership envisioned a place to bring its diverse business units under one roof in Manhattan. Once again, they tapped Gensler (the firm completed IBM’s Toronto office) to design the 270,000-square-foot headquarters in the Flatiron District. Located at One Madison Avenue, the new flagship centralizes the tech company’s New York workforce, highlighting a visionary, forward-focused culture.
F5: Jun Aizaki on his Motorcycle, Yunomi, Knives, Plants + More

4 weeks ago | design-milk.com | Anna Zappia

When Jun Aizaki was a child he loved to build houses out of LEGO bricks and sketch imaginary spaces. Travels with his father, who was a journalist, left a lasting impression on the young creative. “Seeing the food, the architecture, the energy, sparked a curiosity about the world that’s stayed with me ever since” he says.
F5: Katherine Duclos Talks Cement, Bubble Wrap, LEGO + More

1 month ago | design-milk.com | Anna Zappia

Katherine Duclos had dabbled in drawing and photography, but it wasn’t until she moved to New York from Shanghai, China, that she wanted to seriously consider a creative path as a career. When she found an apartment in Brooklyn, she realized that Pratt Institute was just down the road and decided to enroll. She first had hopes of becoming an art teacher, and even though her original vision changed, the formal education marked a turning point in her life.