As three friends living in Laguna Beach, how did you turn the idea of Cerno turn into a functioning, successful business model? We love what we do and the products that we make, so the next part of the equation was taking it to market, and if the market received [...]

Overhead lighting provides the opportunity to create an impression out of thin air, as the pendants in today’s Lighting Patterns Event show. The details of their construction are even better than their geometric and nature-inspired patterns. Each fabric pendant is handmade in the U.S.A. from 100% certified PET polyester (synthesized [...]

The term “handcrafted” is a rare one when applied to purchased items in America. At one point, the romantic notion of handmade goods seemed as if it was fading into oblivion. Happily a resurgence has occurred, and consumers’ desires for more genuine, unique, and sustainable products are driving designers to [...]

In anticipation of our American Made event, we interviewed several of the featured designers. Discover the challenges and rewards that come along with the process of creating art that is emotional, fluid, and intriguing. Kent Youngstrom is an American artist, and this is his story. What inspires your designs? I’d [...]