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Now, Jouin — who got his start working for the spectacularly ambitious Philippe Starck — has his first solo exhibit in New York at the Museum of Arts & Design. Design and Object is dedicated entirely to Jouin’s product design, and it features everything from a futuristic selective laser-sintered chair to an Alessi pot with a built-in handle. The theme is meant to highlight the twin beauty of form and function. It also manages to reveal Jouin’s greatest asset: a sophisticated understanding of technology. By pushing the boundaries of manufacturing, Jouin has mastered the art of making complex design look easy. … [Read more...] about Patrick Jouin, France’s Anti-Philippe Starck, On His First Solo Show in NY [Slideshow]

While the hand sanitizer dispensers are currently only in Paris, other cities in France and abroad are interested in them, according to Estelle Ardouin, JCDecaux’s institutional communications director, although Ardouin did not disclose which cities. … [Read more...] about Paris installs hundreds of free hand sanitizer stations around the city

Instagram will begin showing advertisements on IGTV starting next week. The company has been hinting at the introduction of ads on IGTV and has now confirmed it will do so starting next week. The photo-and-video-sharing platform will also share the revenue generated via ads with its creators for the first time. … [Read more...] about Instagram to share revenue with creators through IGTV ads