LYRA MAG.

For every person we know who controls the outdoor lights with voice commands + and the front door via RING (meaning a smart-home device + app)-there are those that  want to go home to disconnect from tech - turn on a switch =and have the lights work. No sci-fi control nightmares needed. More so than an open concept floor plan-vs delineated spaces /functional rooms with walls...how much to connect appliances, security systems, and daily life habits/controls to a cloud based wifi set-up that sacrifices personal privacy for certain kinds of conveniences (theoretically)...is becoming "an issue" with regards to interior design. With that in mind-we recently attended "The Art of Hiding Technology" panel during DDB's Spring Market 2019---in the Crestron showroom (automated home control systems) which meant of course-physically hiding -backbones of technology  ...and a basic how-to on cutting edge setups for 21st century dwellings. Clearly, most of the interior d...

Colombian-American Artist Vianey customizes bicycles- limited edition=The Cool Bike MDRN-a Italian home decor/furniture emporium in NYC's Flaitron district (936 Broadway)-hosted a holiday festive kind of celebration-heralding a movable feast of module pieces -multi-tasking as home functional spaces...and Classiques Moderne Winter edition magazine featuring event maestro Larry Scott ( Lawrence Scott Events) . The Launch: Intelligent Living is a capsule collection by leading futurist/interior designer  Warren Kay  .  M ade for today's lifestyles... urban clean uncluttered spaces ...homes with less square footage...and  system control via an app! WHAT: Motorized wall units-morph-descending into Murphy beds while much needed closets spaces appear behind wall unit...as it moves along a discreet rail. Below: The video-a sofa moves slowly forward...while a wall descends -revealing the chicest Murphy Bed set-up we have ever seen. Customizable options too....

The Cutting Edge Walking Shoe That 'Shows" The Way +LECHAL Technology When we're walking around a new to us city laid out on the grid system...we're still fidgeting with a map-(smartphone screens too small for that)... let alone in our own hometown-when we venture to those now hip outer boroughs-or even the West Village where 4th street insanely intersects with 10th street....ahhh. The solution: HI TEC finally conjures up a tech-tricked out footwear-wearable tech -that we'd actually want. We fell in LOVE with Hi Tec 's new Navigator Low i WP (waterproof) walking shoe-that IS genius- has India's Lechal technology in the insoles (yes controlled by a GPS app)...that deftly deploys this guiding software originally designed to aid blind individuals.  Navigator is built well and lightweight at 650 grams--the Dri-Tec waterproof breathable membrane keeps feet dry and comfy via i-Shield technology-custom MICHELIN durable rubber outsole coupled w...

WHAT:  End of year showcase highlighting NEW INC's incubator participants...Emilie Baltz, Annelie Berner, Sougwen Chung, Erica Gorochow, ODD DIVISION, Yotam Mann, newhive, Lisa Park, Luisa Pereira, The Principals, print all over me, Phil Sierzega, Kevin Siwoff,  Paul Soulelis, Studio Studio, Charlie Whitney  220 West 18th Street, (BTWN 7th/8th Aves) DEMO DAY -OPEN till July 30th 12-7PM= FREE!!!!!!! SOME HIGHLIGHTS: The Well Sourced Synthesizer inspired by BACH....generates an accompaniment of voices, algorithmically. Luisa Pereira X Yotam Mann The Counterpointer FREE APP IS ADDICTIVE!!!! Specimen ...colors in a fun interactive game will make that subway delay, welcome tap the swirling amorphic blob in circle-matches color of background screen...on the clock fyi, and earn patterned boosters+Chroma coins Erica Gorochow (and Charlie Whitney) Specimen developers this trio-originally from Japan...developed an all ginger supplement to neut...

intricate---!!!!lace sculpture--- Columbus Circle/NYC Technology deployed in a forward thinking, creative way...a nice refresh from Generation Overshare-this genius exhibit -OUT OF HAND-that spans 3 floors (more or less)...physically, and often inter-actively- shows what's up with 3D scanning, imagery, printing and automation...when IN THE HANDS of creative individuals. Nike Vapor Laser Talon 2013 by Shane Kohatsu -for marathoners at 2012 Olympics.... We got the heads up on the cutting edge 120 works of sculpture, jewelry and fashion and furniture by 85 artists---from the agency that works with edgy chic  SOMARTA --- a fashion line by Japanese designer Tamae Hirokawa who crafted the amazing lace PROTEAN Bodywear worn by Lady Gaga- that's digitally knit into one piece-absent of any seams and covered in Swarovski crystals. A big wow. Pictured below.... Picture-courtesy of designer... Tamae Hirokawa-Protean  bodywear- Organized around 6 themes...reflecting aesth...