Design Notebook: And Now, to Try and Catch the Wind

Democratic Ecology, an eco-friendly line of products by the renowned designer Philippe Starck, will include products like windmills and solar panels.

CURRENTS | Shows: Japanese Design, Some to See and Some to Buy

“JapanC,” starting Aug. 16 at Felissimo Design House in Manhattan, includes more than 1,000 examples of Japanese design.