FIRST FRIDAY OPENING November 6 :: 6p-9p RUNS November 9 thru November 27 :: weekdays 11a-4p DESIGNBOX 307 W. Martin St. Raleigh NC 27601 Stop by Designbox on First Friday, November 6, to see the many works of local celebrity artist, Paul Friedrich, including: Limited Edition 2015 Lyf Shoes Onion Head Monster 2006 series prints Lighthouse 2014 series paintings Hong Kong 2007 …
May 2015: Spoonflower Prints On-Demand
FIRST FRIDAY OPENING May 1 :: 6-9p RUNS May 1 – May 29 :: weekdays 11a-4p Stop by Designbox on First Friday, May 1, for a hands on display of Spoonflower products, including fabric, wallpaper and gift wrap. Spoonflower reps will be here from 6-9pm to talk about what their company has to offer the creative community in the Triangle and answer any …
ACTIVATE 14 :: 3D PRINTING Open House + Talks
Designbox founder, Aly Khalifa, will join Lee Cherry, David Hill, Kenneth Luker, and Jay Smith to talk about the influence of additive manufacturing on design (+ architecture) and how it has shaped his own work, especially LYF Shoes. #activate14 #aianc The event is Thursday, April 17 from 4-7pm. RSVP for a free ticket at www.activate14.eventbrite.com.
Aly Khalifa to Speak at Sustainable Brands, London
Aly Khalifa to Speak at Sustainable Brands on Nov 4, 2014, London Aly Khalifa, founder of Designbox and Lyf Shoes in Raleigh NC, is a featured speaker at this year’s Sustainable Brands Conference, which happens in San Diego June 2-5 With over 2000 attendees, the conference serves as a global conversation which shapes and supports new opportunities and innovation in sustainable commerce efforts. Aly will be …
Aly Khalifa and Lyf Shoes featured in The Guardian
The Guardian released an article titled : The footwear industry is taking steps towards Sustainability and Lyf Shoes is prominent in the article. What happens to shoes at the end of their useful lives. Leather poses a problem to landfill sites because of the harmful chemicals used in the tanning process. Some of the glues used in production are also hazardous, …