In 1949, Ray and Charles Eames completed their house, an exemplar of Modernism; today, it remains a cultural icon—an embodiment of the couple’s brilliance.
We believe design has the power to change the world. With Kazam! we share stories about people, projects, and ideas that are shaping a better tomorrow.
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Design Q&A: Industrial Facility
In designs ranging from chairs to a toilet brush, Industrial Facility forgoes a signature aesthetic in favor of long-term relationships and rigorous inquiry.
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Shelf Life
Bill Stout’s legacy rests on his passion for books about architecture. In this condensed oral history, he shares his story.
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Design Q&A: David Zilber
From the acclaimed menus of Noma to the labs of Chr. Hansen, David Zilber devotes his genius to revolutionizing food, billions of microbes at a time.
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An Architectural Foundation
These little-known architectural designs by Charles Eames in St. Louis during the Great Depression reveal the seeds of his design ethos.
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Circling the Brain
Artist Jim Stoten takes us on an odyssey through his creative process with a detour into his subconscious.
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The Iterative States of America
In a political era defined by dysfunction, can design play a role in engaging voters—and even help them believe in democracy again?
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Trash Talk
Two leaders in the shift toward the circular economy—at a NYC nonprofit and Nike—discuss the trials and triumphs of the quest for zero waste.
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Artist as Art Form
In work that segues from gorgeous fields of color to everyday inanities, Daniel Eatock defies categories, proving he has one muse: the process itself.
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Everyday Evolution
To stop the human and ecological destruction caused by linear design, environmental educator and activist Sage Lenier advocates for more intersectionality, circularity, and learning new skills.
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