Online magazine Sight Unseen explores the concept of creating art in various mediums, such as design, art, and fashion, by dissecting the creative process through interviews, photography, and behind-the-scenes footage with the makers themselves. Their first-ever printed version comes in the form of a book entitled Paper View, which shares 24 brand-new and archival features that open a door into the intimate worlds of creators. The book will be available April 13 at Sight Unseen’s pop-up shop at Creatures of Comfort, the Shape Shop, and on their website for $30. Here, an introduction to four of its subjects. Photo: Courtesy of Sight Unseen
Originally from Finland, graphic designer Santtu Mutonen creates interactive illustrations in a rainbow of neon palettes. Upon first glance, Fave Tool Knots, pictured here, appears to be photograph but is actually one of Mutonen’s lively 3-D designs. Photo: Max Lamb
This sectional wooden bench is by Los Angeles”based furniture designer Shin Okuda, who’s known for his rigid, geometric tables and chairs. Photo: Shin Okuda
Chen Chen and Kai Williams are a New York”based design duo featured in Paper View’s “Materials” section for their innovative use of textiles in their creations”however different they may be. Wood, stone, and unpolished crystals are among the duo’s recent picks for the base of their crafty”and often obscure”works of art. Photo: Poul Ober
