Cocoon Central Dance Team
A project many years in the making: We asked the legendary Cocoon Central Dance Team to come by our studio and make a dance video. Watch it below and dance along to your new favorite song 'Du, Sendu, Sen,' along with an in-depth, expository behind-the-scenes look at the drama that ensued. Plus, meet 'Ellen,' twice!
Featuring Tallie Medel, Eleanore Pienta, Sunita Mani (Cocoon!), and Elizabeth Zephyrine McDonough, who also directed. DP'ed by Cristobal Moris and Myles Kane. Song written by Marc Phillipe Eskenazi.
Dims Cleo Chair Collaboration
Arlo Skye Collaboration
Dusen Dusen collaborated on a suitcase collection with travel retailer Arlo Skye in November 2019. The bags are a playful and functional solution to the predictable black suitcase. The design features a bold yellow hardshell exterior and colorfully patterned interior lining. The luggage comes in 3 sizes under their Zipper range and can be exclusively purchased via Arlo Skye.
Flower Tiles
In 2019 Ellen further explored site specific design through a custom interiors project for a Prospect Heights residence. The floor is comprised of individual tiles that create a repeat three color floral pattern.
The tiles are now produced and available for purchase through Concrete Collaborative.
Uniqlo SPRZ NY SUPERGEOMETRIC Collaboration
Dusen Dusen collaborated with Uniqlo for a collection that launched in April of 2019. It is an expansion of their SPRZ NY SUPERGEOMETRIC graphic t-shirt collection which has included designs from Sol Lewitt, Francois Morellet and Max Bill. This iteration of the collection features prints from Dusen Dusen's archives, alongside patterns from iconic 80's furniture designer George Sowden. The collection is available worldwide. Read an interview between George and Ellen and learn more about the collaboration on Architectural Digest.
Keds Collaboration
Dusen Dusen designed a set of three patterned tennis shoes as part of Keds Ladies First Since 1916 series. Utilizing Keds classic Champion silhouette Ellen created three shoe patterns-- Cream Spill, Green Spill, and Stripe. Each shoe has its own individual pattern that coordinates with its accompanied pair. The project launched for Spring 2019.
Pattern Puzzles for Areaware
In February 2019 Dusen Dusen collaborated on a suite of three puzzles with Areaware for their Spring 2019 Collection. Repurposing three of Dusen Dusen's prints-- Lenticular (Spring '14), Stones (Spring '18) and Arc (Fall '18), each design was altered to fit the puzzle format. Areaware is a gift and home accessories brand based in Brooklyn, NY and Columbus, OH.
The Hoxton Collaboration
Dusen Dusen designed and created custom bedding for the London-based hotel’s stateside debut. All 175 rooms in the hotel are outfitted with an exclusive bedding design on jewel-toned headboards. The black and white line print features motifs such as ladders, steps and circles, subtly featuring all the letters in Hoxton. The Williamsburg, Brooklyn location is on Wythe and North 10th and features three restaurants and a lobby open to the public.
Dragon Curve
Dragon Curve is an installation of objects, wall pieces and home goods that explores a specific pattern, "Arc," in various iterations and through different widths, colors, and media. The pattern is created by connecting multiple rotations of a simple shape – an arc – at a 90° angle, and is inspired by an infinite fractal pattern first described by NASA physicist John Heighway in the 1960s known as the “Dragon Curve.” The resulting curve is continuous and infinite; it never crosses itself and does not meet at the ends. In her work, Ellen often utilizes mathematical rules to create patterns, isolating one or two factors in order to produce a complex image.
The exhibition features collaborations with Bower Studios and Brendan Timmins. With a focus on mirrors, Bower explores perceptions of depth, light and self, and aims to bring unexpected objects and environments into people's lives. The triptych mirror, designed in collaboration with Bower, merges Van Dusen's playful patterns with Bower's innovative take on mirrors. The upholstered chairs, made in collaboration with Timmins, signal a new use and direction for the “Arc” print. Timmins, a designer of semi-functional aestheticized objects, is inspired by hidden processes, material experimentation and the prototype as a unique and self-contained form.
Ddugoff Collaboration
Vicky Reps Dusen Dusen
Microsoft Surface Experiments
West Elm Collaboration
Paperless Post Collaboration
High/Low Jewelry Collaboration
Workshop Residence
Visual Magnetics Mural
Big Bow Project
Eric Trine Collaboration
Cocoon Central Dance Team
Dims Cleo Chair Collaboration
Arlo Skye Collaboration
Flower Tiles
Uniqlo SPRZ NY SUPERGEOMETRIC Collaboration
Keds Collaboration
Pattern Puzzles for Areaware
The Hoxton Collaboration
Dragon Curve
Ddugoff Collaboration
Vicky Reps Dusen Dusen
Microsoft Surface Experiments
West Elm Collaboration
Paperless Post Collaboration
High/Low Jewelry Collaboration
Workshop Residence
Visual Magnetics Mural
Big Bow Project
Eric Trine Collaboration