Prada Marfa

I came across this site this morning and found it to be very interesting. Local artists have built a mini Prada boutique on an isolated road in western Texas which acts more like a scuplture than an actual retail store. Apparently the door is sealed. Very interesting marketing idea and I love the contrast between the modern design of the building and the high-fashion of the shoes against the rural uncivilized landscape. Not sure how much of a positive affect this will have on their brand since no one passes down that road. Very interesting and creepy at the same time.

Prada Marfa        

Design Spotter

Design Spotter

Designspotter is a design web magazine dedicated to everything related to young modern contemporary design including: accessoires, audio furniture, books, design-contests, exhibitions, fashion, furniture, hotels, lighting, new materials, residential architecture, interior design and prototypes.

Very cool site. Love the idea behind it.

Design Spotter