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U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday refused to rule out eventual military action against North Korea and declared that the United States 'will not stand' for Pyongyang menacing America or its allies.

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Halloween came a little early at the White House as U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed the children of White House reporters into the Oval Office Friday for some early Halloween treats.

The Michelin VISION is a blue, bio-sourced, and biodegradable 3D printed tire that looks like it rolled off the set of Avatar. But what the spongy lotus root shaped tires really represents is a future when flat tires become a distant worry, organic and recyclable materials will replace rubber, and treads can be “recharged” and printed directly onto the tires when wear, tear, or driving conditions demand a new set for comfort and safety.

The speculative design shares very little resemblance to the rubbery and air inflated treads we roll across roads today. And that’s because Michelin’s research teams at the Ladoux Research Center turned to the nascent capabilities of generative design – a technology utilizing computational power to mimic nature’s evolutionary approach to design in numerous iterations – to explore forms with more semblance to plant structures than any tires rolling across asphalt today.

The future of four wheel cruising shares some striking similarities with the emerging 3D-printed designs being explored across the athletic shoe industry, where latticed forms provide energy-returning support with a near identical biomorphic intricacy.

A fully biodegradable tire and a rechargeable 3D-printed tire is still at least a decade away from becoming reality, let alone adopted by the public currently used to rubber treads. For now Michelin is content showcasing their conceptual vision as an example of what they believe will come to life in incremental iterations, slowly convincing the public with every revolution of the evolution of mobility.

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Italian clothing brand Versace appears to have ripped off the Vancouver Canucks’ old jersey design, with a pricey new sweatshirt listed featuring a design that strongly resembles the Canucks’ old “flying skate” logo.

Apple’s trio of new iPhones outfitted with the wireless Qi charging standard has reignited excitement about a post-Lighting/USB Type-C charging cable world. But if California-based startup Pi Inc. has any word in shaping the future of mobile devices, charging wirelessly with a mat will only be a stopgap. Soon we’ll be recharging using their beam-forming resonant induction wireless recharging station, one capable of recharging up to four devices from up to one foot away.

Pi worked with Oakland, California based Enlisted Design on the sleek branding, industrial design, and packaging design.

The Pi charging station’s conical shape isn’t merely for aesthetics alone. The unit is engineered to produce a magnetic field emanating in all directions, capable of charging any Qi-standard compatible device at 10W each at a distance of 1″ to 12″ away – including the new iPhone 8 and 8 Plus and the upcoming iPhone X – all without the standard charging mat required today. Android devices and tablets outfitted with Qi can also be used with the Pi charging station, while non-Qi devices can be made to work with an extra slide-on resonant receiver equipped case.

In a household with numerous phone users, or even better yet, made available in public spaces like airports where charging stations are in high demand, it’s not unimaginable to envision the Pi proving a popular cord cutting appliance.

The Sir Hotels hospitality collective recently added its first Spanish property, the Sir Joan hotel in Ibiza, to its already impressive collection of boutique hotels. Surrounded by the city’s center, nightlife and Talamanca Beach, the hotel embodies a free-spirit ethos that attracts party animals and recluse modern travelers alike.

There are 38 rooms and suites on the properly, all designed to reflect the hotel’s maritime surroundings. Designed by architect and interior designers Baranowitz + Kronenberg, the interiors of the guest rooms feature walls and ceilings that look like choppy waters and round mirrors that resemble the windows below deck on a yacht. The rooms are also adorned with curated artworks by Spanish artists Joan Hernandez Pijuan, Carlos Irijalba Inercia, photographs by Ibiza-based Landry A., and decorated bookshelves that give a homely touch. For the ultimate splurge, spring for the top floor penthouse suites which boast wraparound terraces and 360 degree views of Ibiza.

The interiors of the public areas feature the same deceiving, reflective walls as the guest rooms. Plank wood lines the floor while reflective aluminum lines ceiling giving off the effect that you’re on a boat at sea. For a bite to eat, you can pick between the hotel’s IZAKAYA Asian Kitchen & Bar, a contemporary restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine fused with Peruvian flavors, or THE BUTCHER, a high-end burger bar that’s open late for party goers.

Since this is Ibiza we’re talking about, the hotel wouldn’t be complete without a heated triangular pool surrounded by cabanas and lounge chairs for resting and relaxing. From the pool, you get a front row view of the hotel’s facade, a mosaic of staggered, glowing cubes.

What: The Sir Joan Hotel
Where: Passeig Joan Carles I, 1 07800, Ibiza
How much? Rooms start at approximately $702 per night
Highlights: Sir Hotels’ first Spanish property is designed to be a luxurious resort escape for travelers looking for a night life scene or a reclusive, quiet stay.
Design draw: Inspired by the hotel’s coastal surroundings, the interior design by Baranowitz + Krnonenberg pays homage to yacht-living in the ocean with reflective metals and textured woods giving off the effect that you’re vacationing on a boat.
Book it: Visit the Sir Joan Hotel website

Photos by Amit Geron.

According to these figures, sportswear giant Nike sells globally somewhere in the ballpark of 120,000,000 shoes annually. That’s a mind-boggling amount of shoes, one requiring an equally inconceivable amount of leather for manufacturing a portion of those Swoosh-emblazoned pairs of kicks. In an attempt to maximize materials and reduce waste, Nike turned to British eco-manufacturer E-Leather to co-develop a new material to manufacture shoes using a more sustainable process. Made from a combination of recycled leather scraps and synthetic fibers, the newly unveiled Nike Flyleather offers an engineered and sustainable material that might be the foundation of Nike’s future.

Nike Flyleather looks like leather, feels like leather, behaves like leather, but is actually a composite made with the discarded leather scraps gathered from the floor of tanneries (the only discernible difference in our close-up inspection is the absence of the distinguishing scent of genuine full leather).

These scraps are turned into fibers, which are then fused together into a single sheet with synthetic fibers onto a “fabric infrastructure via a hydro process”, to be finally rolled up and used just like naturally-sourced cowhide. The resulting process uses 90% less water with an 80% lower carbon footprint when compared to traditional leather manufacturing – an industry oft cited for its impact on the environment and the workers within the industry.

Nike is also touting some pragmatic benefits alongside Flyleather’s eco-cred when compared to traditional leather: 5x more durable against abrasion with a 40% lighter weight in comparison to traditional full-grain leather. Sneakerheads will no doubt appreciate the anti-scuff improvements and lighter feel.

Flyleather premieres wrapped around the classic court shoe profile of the simple silhouette, Nike Flyleather Tennis Classic. Additionally, a few limited edition iterations of the versions of the Air Force 1, Air Max 90, Cortez, Jordan 1, and Tennis Classic embellished with a digitally printed rose gold Swoosh and metallic gold lace tips and ornamental shoelace tag (aka deubrés) – each made in Oregon to showcase at Climate Week NYC 2017 – are being given away here.

We all know what IKEA is known for: accessible flat-packed furniture and its Swedish meatballs (I personally love the $1 froyo cones). What you might not know is that IKEA also has an external innovation lab called SPACE10 that explores new ways to promote sustainable living (we shared about it here). One of the ideas that SPACE10 is exploring how to improve the food system and provide nutrient-rich food outside of today’s traditional agriculture. At the CHART art fair in Copenhagen, SPACE10 presented the Algae Dome, a four-meter-high architectural prototype that produces microalgae, a new kind of superfood.

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Designed by architects Aleksander Wadas, Rafal Wroblewski, Anna Stempniewicz in collaboration with SPACE10’s bioengineer-in-residence Keenan Pinto, the Algae Dome houses a photo-bioreactor that assists in producing large quantities of microalgae inside the 320 meters of coiled tubing. During CHART, it was able to produce 450 liters of microalgae in just three days alone. The enclosed pavilion also provides shelter and community space.

Microalgae, at first mention, doesn’t sound very appetizing (I bet you’re thinking of slimy green goo, aren’t you?). However, microalgae is packed with vitamins, minerals and proteins. It has twice as much protein as meat, more beta carotene than carrots, and more iron than spinach. In addition, because it’s a photosynthetic organism (which means it can convert carbon dioxide and water into energy), microalgae can aide in the development of biofuels, the reduction of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, and the treatment of industrial wastewater. Now how’s that for a superfood of the future? (Plus, I’m sure we’ve all eaten weirder things.)

Algae chip, anyone?

To learn more about SPACE10’s Algae Dome, click here.
Photos by Niklas Adrian Vindelev.

Situated at the foot of a mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, House Sealion was designed by Greg Wright Architects for entertainment with large open spaces that lead out to the pool. The plot of land proved challenging as the mountains are on one side and the ocean is on the other, making it both views an important part of the plan.

Privacy was another focus, as the neighbors were in close proximity, which meant dividing the main volumes with the help of internal courtyards.

The main staircase is housed in a double volume space with large glass windows that continue onto the ceiling for mountain views.

Laser cut screens offer privacy for the homeowners while becoming an artistic focal point on the exterior.

Just past the staircase is a private courtyard with a water feature and lots of greenery.

The main living space opens up to the swimming pool that overlooks the ocean.

The second floor master bedroom has its own private terrace with views of both the mountains and ocean.

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It’s that time of year again! No, not the holidays, but the time we find out what color (or two when they went rogue last year) PANTONE has selected to represent the PANTONE Color of the Year 2017. What is it, you ask? It’s PANTONE 15-0343 Greenery – a refreshing, springy yellow-green shade that evokes feelings of the great outdoors. To celebrate, we rounded up 10 designs that resemble next year’s color selection.

1. BuzziCube 3D in Pistache by BuzziSpace  2. E27 in Green by Mattias Ståhlbom for Muuto 3. White + Green Mugs from Poppin 4. Cubebot® Green by David Weeks for Areaware 5. Lala Stool with Storage Compartment in Green from DwellStudio 6. Link Table Lamp in Green by Peter Stathis for Pablo Designs 7. *22″ Basket in Neon Yellow from Bend Goods 8. Big Love Ice Cream Bowl in Green Bud by Miriam Mirri for Alessi 9. S’well Bottle in Peridot 10. Peacock Chair by Dror Bershetrit for Cappellini

ECCE Cycles has spent the past four years testing and prototyping their bicycle frames to be the perfect combination of functionality, style, and efficiency. Whether it’s carbon or even wood, each bicycle is not meant to be just a bike – it’s also meant to be a piece of art.

They recently debuted two new bikes, named OPUS, that are made of carbon. There’s a sport bike and a cruise bike, and both are equipped with a Brooks saddle and Shimano accessories, including the brakes. The Opus Sport has a sleek, aerodynamic look with a glossy finish and matte accessories. The Opus Cruise has an elegant look, with supple leather and metallic carbon. Each bike is customizable, and the wood version is coming soon next year.

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Today’s story is a first for Design Milk. It’s a Design Store(y) meets Destination Design!

Founder Ariel Kaye launched Parachute after coming home from a trip to the Amalfi Coast and finding no success in her search to replicate the luxurious night’s sleep she had gotten abroad with bedding that was affordable, high-quality, and beautiful. So, since she couldn’t find it, she made it. She launched Parachute in 2014 with an online-only bedding essentials collection that quickly sold out, making it apparent that this was a frustration felt by many. Since then, the brand opened the doors to its first showroom in May in Venice, California (where the collections are designed) and is now opening the doors to The Parachute Hotel! This multi-use space is a shoppable 1-bed, 1 1/2-bath penthouse designed by Scott Horne and Peter Dolkas that will be used for private stays, industry events, and salons. You can definitely expect to find Parachute’s own line outfitting the space, in addition to a select group of home decor brands and artists.

I chat with Ariel about the inspiration behind the brand’s name and what she has in store (no pun intended!) for this new showroom/hotel hybrid…

Where did you get the name for the store?

I chose the name because when you make your bed, your sheets billow in a way that looks like a landing parachute. And since good sleep is a lifesaver, the name seemed especially appropriate!

Tell us more about the new Parachute Hotel.

The Parachute Hotel is a boutique luxury penthouse filled with my favorite home furnishings, locally sourced amenities, inspired art, and Parachute Bedding and Bath textiles, of course. The Parachute Hotel will be welcoming long- and short-term private stays, events, and gatherings. It’s going to be amazing!

The Parachute Hotel is located right above the Showroom in the heart of Venice Beach. Why did you this neighborhood?

I grew up by the beach in LA but lived in New York for 10 years. I decided to return to launch Parachute because I was looking for renewed inspiration and a change of pace. The relaxed, laid back vibe and sense of community in Venice Beach are integral to both Parachute’s brand aesthetic and work culture.

Venice also celebrates health and wellness in a way that I appreciate. We have many yoga studios, fitness centers, and juice bars within walking or bike riding distance of our headquarters. I view sleep and comfort as a critical part of health and wellness, and I love that our brand provides a product that enhances the sleep experience and upholds the values of our community. When developing brand extensions, we consider how Parachute can add value here.

Any special events/exhibits/pop ups/collaborations coming up for the hotel?

We will be hosting a number of special events and pop ups at The Parachute Hotel over the holidays. I’m especially looking forward to our Bathrobe Monogramming Event, where customers will be able to personalize their new Parachute Bathrobes.

We’re also partnering with a few of our favorite brands on product collaborations. Keep an eye out over the next few months!

What’s one of the challenges you have with the business?

While there are many exciting ways to expand Parachute, we have to choose which opportunities to pursue carefully. We believe in quality, and that value extends beyond our products and into how we grow.

Growth is a double-edged sword. We’ve been so happy with how Parachute has evolved this year – opening The Showroom Store and launching The Parachute Hotel – but with growth comes hard choices and unexpected challenges. It is important to keep a solution-focused mindset and to look at these “problems” as opportunities to continue learning and improving.

What’s your favorite item in the store right now?

Our Essential Quilts! These blankets easily transition from season to season. In the warmer months, I often shed my Duvet comforter and use my Quilt as a cover. When the temperatures begin to cool, I layer my Quilt over my Duvet to add textural interest and another layer of warmth.

What is this season’s theme?

Fall is all about layering and textural interest. We will be releasing a limited edition Duvet Cover Set featuring heathered stripes as well as a collection of cozy throw blankets.

Are you carrying any new products and/or undiscovered gems you’re particularly excited about?

This holiday season, we are excited to not only bring back our popular Cashmere Throw but to also introduce a new Alpaca Throw to the collection. I can’t wait to curl up with these beauties.

What’s been a consistent best seller?

Our signature Venice Set bundles your Bedding essentials for ease and convenience – and has been our consistent best seller. The set includes a Fitted Sheet, Duvet Cover and Pillowcase(s). Because 40% of Americans sleep without a Top Sheet, we offer them separately. Why pay for something you don’t use?

What’s next for you and your store?

One of our biggest advantages as a direct-to-consumer company is being able to listen to our customers and use their feedback to grow. We will continue to improve the business – from product development and design to customer experience and retail – with their needs in mind.

Bathrobes are launching next, and we will be expanding our Bath assortment shortly thereafter. We want people to start and end their days feeling their best, and these home textiles are part of everyday rituals. So it makes sense for us to be there, too.

We’re also committed to creating unique experiences. At The Parachute Hotel, we’ll be hosting parties, workshops and classes, and we will continue to explore new and exciting ways for our community to engage with the brand on- and offline.

What’s one lesson you’ve learned since launching your brand?

Launching Parachute has been a completely transformative experience with countless lessons learned. Above all, I’ve discovered that “the juice is worth the squeeze.” Establishing and leading Parachute requires endless hours, sacrifice, persistence and patience – but it’s so rewarding.

If you could give one piece of advice to someone who wants to follow a similar path to yours, what would it be?

Don’t sweat the small stuff. When you are so deeply, emotionally invested in building something, it’s challenging to do anything but obsess over every mistake, delay or piece of criticism. Wasting energy on every small detail hinders you from being able to focus on the present. There will always be challenges, but keeping a positive, solutions-minded attitude and focusing on the big picture is imperative to moving forward.

What: The Parachute Hotel
Where: 538 Rose Avenue, Venice, CA 90291
How much? The singular room starts at approximately $1,232 for a minimum 2 nights stay
Highlights: Parachute was inspired by a luxurious stay abroad on the Amalfi Coast and now, it has essentially brought the experience to the Pacific coast. Enjoy an easy breezy, quintessentially Californian way of life surrounded by a plethora of modern design and products that elevate everyday living (and sleeping!).
Design draw: No surprise here, the hotel features the brand’s own bedding, linens, and textiles, alongside other designers like: Chris Earl, Hedge House Furniture, Katy Skelton, BOHO by LAUREN, Capsule Home, The Citizenry, Cindy Zell, Brendan Ravenhill Studio, l’aviva home, MIDCENTURYLA, Nightwood, Permanent Press Editions, and Leesa.
Book it: Visit The Parachute Hotel website

Photos by Nicole LaMotte and Steven Dewall.

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Not everyone has the appropriate setup for a hot tub, built-in or not, with all of the electrical requirements and all. And what if you’re in a rental or plan to move in a couple of years but still want the luxury of having a hot tub you can take with you? The Weltevree Dutchtub, designed by Floris Schoonderbeek, takes care of all of that. In the first month of Design Milk, back in 2006, we posted about The Dutchtub and we’re so glad to revisit this iconic design because it’s now available in four new colors!

It’s simple, bowl-like design burns wood in the connected fire basket and then uses natural circulation to warm the water. Haul the tub to a desired location, set a fire, and enjoy with up to four people!

The Dutchtub only weighs 165 lbs (75 kg), holds 171 gallons of water, and comes in five colors – Dutchtub Orange, Pebble Grey, Olive Green, Pigeon Blue, and Terra Red.

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Sati Tala began as a final project for Tany Jarus who was looking for ways to establish meaningful moments and to be more present. She spent time researching how to bring mindfulness to design and the result is a two-person dining experience to help you connect with your partner.

There’s a table surface that rests upon the knees of the couple, physically connecting them as they eat or drink. The nature of the design leads the duo to focus on each other and to be aware during the experience.

The simple designs are made from bent birch plywood that’s finished with beech veneer and a coat of matte lacquer. The pillow cushions attach to the stools magnetically to keep them in place, but also make for easy removal when they need to be washed.

Jarus eventually brought in her own life partner, Sagie Grunhaus, to bring Sati Tala to the masses and it will soon be available on Kickstarter.

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Architect turned professional LEGO artist (my dream job!) David Hughes builds wall mosaics and figurative sculptures from everyone’s favorite childhood toy, LEGO bricks. His colorful wall pieces bring the playfulness of childhood to contemporary subjects to result in visually dynamic pieces of modern art. With his three-dimensional pieces, Hughes manages to transform the idea of rigid, plastic blocks into graceful works that evoke movement. Take a look:

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Null Stern Hotel is the ultimate practice in minimal luxury. It is the first hotel of its kind— both eco-friendly and upscale, you can sleep under the majestic skies of Switzerland. The brainchild of conceptual artists of Frank and Patrik Riklin, Atelier für Sonderaufgaben and hospitality professional Daniel Charbonnier, this hotel is essentially a bed, linens, and a set of side tables. This way, all distractions are eliminated. Rather, the guest is completely immersed in their environment, and truly able to experience the fresh air of the mountains of Graubünden, which is 6,463 feet above sea level.

Guests have a personal butler to attend to their needs, and all the meals are painstakingly and carefully made by the butler in a cabin a little ways away. When nature calls, guests can take a short walk down the mountain to use the public bathroom. 2016 is fully booked, but to inquire about 2017, you can reach out to Null Stern Hotel via email: info@nullsternhotel.ch.

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Originally released at Salone Satellite in 2000, TERRA! went on to be sold worldwide until 2005 when it was determined that producing it themselves was no longer feasible. Until now… Studio Nucleo is back with a new version of their infamous design that lets you grow your very own grass armchair in your garden. If you’ve ever longed to feel a part of nature, this chair will do it as it slowly becomes part of your landscape.

Realizing there’s a disconnect with people and the belongings they bring into their homes, Studio Nucleo lets you become the creator as it arrives as an unfinished product that you must set up and grow.

TERRA’s flatpack, laser cut cardboard parts arrive at your door waiting for you to get started.

Separate the cardboard frames using a cutting knife along the perforations. Follow along in the numerical order that’s laid out.

Place the assembled frame in the location you want to grow it.

Fill the compartments 2/3 of the way with any non-compressible material – rocks, expanded clay, bricks.

Fill the remaining room with soil and pack it carefully without messing up the frame.

Then cover the entire thing with a thin layer of sand.

Sprinkle grass seed evenly over the surface of the chair and pat them down so they don’t roll away.

Water the chair gently so the soil isn’t disturbed. Water daily and you’ll see the grass begin to grow in about 10 days.

Want to make one of your very own? Jump in on their Kickstarter campaign here.

Photos by Twin Pixel Video.