Benjamin Edgar elevates the mundane
As his first furniture piece launches at The A/D/O Shop, creative entrepreneur Benjamin Edgar explains why this is “the year to step into object design”.
Iconic designs, future classics and tools for creative work.
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THE CAFE AT THE SHOP
Browse our curated selection of design items while enjoying an assortment of hot and cold drinks by The Greenpoint Peddler including coffee, tea, ginger shots and snacks.
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Curators, Creators and Friends.
The A/D/O Shop aligns with both global creators as well as local creators and artists in Brooklyn. We exist to provide a platform for designers to showcase their work.
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Inside the A/D/O Workspace
Deep into the night, after most people are asleep, the A/D/O workspace saws are humming as artist Chris Chan cuts wood for his sculptures. It is a meditative time to work and to experiment with new techniques, uninterrupted.
A NEOTENIC DESIGNER
Pop quiz: What does the word “Neoteny” mean? No asking Siri, phoning a friend or Google searching allowed. If you’re coming up empty handed, don’t beat yourself up, I struggled when I first read it too.
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