About

What is Houstic dot Com? Houstic is as much an interactive design archive as it is a collection of the latest architectural, interior, furniture designs. The primary focus of this design publication (alternatively: blog)  is on works that take form and function to the next level – that defy particular typologies, diverge from conventions and are more than merely consumable objects. In short: this is where you will find out-of-the-ordinary designs that might not make it into your more traditional architectural, urban and industrial design publications – from over-the-top luxury to incredible design innovation.

Where Else is Houstic Mentioned? Glad you asked, as the site has been linked to from a surprising variety of sources in its relatively short existence. These include CribCandy, WebUrbanist, Materialicious, BoingBoing, Wired, Gizmodo, Io9, Asylum, Neatorama, The Huffington Post and many more. The site has also developed a loyal base of core readers on Facebook, Twitter and other social sites – which is part of how it has grown to have over a million pages viewed every month.

What Makes Houstic Different? Unlike many design sites, Houstic offers a huge variety of navigational options. You can search by the six primary categories listed at the top of each page – or the subcategories that appear on the sidebar once you click into a primary category. You can see a larger preview and title of a given design in the main column on the left, usually related to the page you are on, or navigate to random archived designs via thumbnails to the right.

What Next? Take your time, browse the categories, check the archives and subscribe to the feed for fresh designs daily. Also: spread the word – bookmark the site on Delicious, follow the updates on Twitter and join the group on Facebook and and share it with your friends. Thanks for reading!

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