Episode 46: KIOSK

Learn about KIOSKs international design selections on this weeks episode of After the Jump! Grace Bonney invites KIOSKs Marco ter Haar Romeny into the studio to talk about how design, art, and aesthetics have been a part of Marcos life from an early age. Find out how Marco became a world traveler, and how he and his partner, Alisa, began collecting objects from the countries they visited. Learn more about the space, and why some people find it intimidating. What types of objects fit into KIOSKs modus operandi? Finally, find out how Marcos ethics distinguish KIOSK from other design outlets. This program has been brought to you by BluePrint Cleanse. andnbsp; I would say our shop is certainly minimalist in some respects, but definitely maximalist in other ways! [8:15] People see us as a reaction against Chinese production... Ive changed my mind; theres a lot of really amazing production happening in China. [18:45] -- Marco ter Haar Romeny on After the Jump

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Wednesdays at 1:00PM EST The theme song for After the Jump is "Bell" by Screaming Females Design blogger Grace Bonney of Design\*Sponge takes her love art and design from the web to radio. Through a series of interviews with designers, store owners and up-and-coming members of the creative community, Grace will delve deeper into the world of independent artists. From exploring the day-to-day lives of contemporary makers to discussing the challenges they face, After the Jump will take the conversation off the screen and into real life. Design\*Sponge founder Grace Bonney has a unique angle on the industry, having worked as a contributing editor at Domino, House & Garden and Craft magazines, and as a freelancer with top publications like New York Home, Food and Wine, In Style, Better Homes and Gardens, New York Magazine, CITY Magazine, Time Out New York Kids, Archinect, The New York Post, Everyday with Rachael Ray and others. In addition, she wrote a weekly design column for the Philadelphia Inquirer for two years and has worked as Style Editor of HGTV’s Ideas Magazine. She is also the author of "Design Sponge at Home." Heritage Radio Network. All Rights Reserved.