In 1949, Ray and Charles Eames completed their house, an exemplar of Modernism; today, it remains a cultural icon—an embodiment of the couple’s brilliance.
We believe design has the power to change the world. With Kazam! we share stories about people, projects, and ideas that are shaping a better tomorrow.
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The Rainbow Connection
In starting Project Color Corps, Laura Guido-Clark found that a coat of paint is a first step in empowering children and transforming schools.
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Destination Eames: Cranbrook
At the Michigan campus where Ray and Charles Eames first met, the Cranbrook Art Museum archives their transformational evolution of American design.
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Design Q&A: Shigeru Ban
Shigeru Ban creates architecture where purpose intersects with form. While he says he isn’t an altruist, his work suggests otherwise.
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Design Q&A: Formafantasma
In museum exhibitions and corporate projects alike, Formafantasma is pushing design to consider ecological impacts and the imperative of social justice.
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Design Q&A: Maurice Woods
Through mentoring young students of color, Inneract Project is addressing design’s homogeneity and bringing essential voices into the field.
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Conservation Conversation
The heirs of the Eameses and Achille Castiglioni discuss the nuances, delights, and challenges of discovering and sharing their respective legacies.
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Agricultural Regeneration
Through centering Black culture, Kamal Bell is reconceiving food systems, inspiring Black youth to farm, and shepherding the future of food justice.
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An Eames of Your Own
Few designs have the longevity of Eames furniture, but buying vintage can be mystifying; our in-house expert explains what to look for—and what to avoid.
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Sketch to Table
At Oakland, California’s Snail Bar, chef Andres Giraldo Florez’s ever-evolving menu starts with just two ingredients: graphite on paper.
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