at any point in time there is never one clear trend defining the market, but many intertwined, contradicting, phasing in and out, and changing the way we view our world. in an age of reason, environmental sustainability has surpassed fleeting trend status and become a collective goal for humanity. social responsibility is closely following suit. and for the purposes of this report, it can be assumed that these blanket objectives are present in many forms and often the framework behind the façade of the current fad. however, the way we choose to approach them evolves in different fashions and will be discussed accordingly. contrarily, there are many trends that fail to address the issues of conservation and social responsibility but focus on design as art and the expression of its creator. while this is not meant to be a definitive guide to current design, it is an overview of what we think are some of the most important consumer driven trends on the market and what roles they may play as we progress and diversify.

low_down 1 - 12/2007 is available now.
the issue highlights the second half of 2007

low_down is a report. a summary. it contains findings, trends, noteworthy developments and observations, and yes, our opinion. low_down is not a magazine. there are no glossy pictures, no advertisers. we believe that low_down will save you time and provide you with a different viewpoint.

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the current issue includes 28 pages of quality content on the following topics.

artistic expression in design
function follows form?

objects of design
furniture, products, lighting

materials
spotlight of a few noteworthy materials

methods of design
sustainability and social responsiblity

designer interview
bernard brucha, mash studios

event report
design miami