ReadyMade: Instructions for everyday life

Sparked by San Francisco's ban on plastic bags, I went on a quest for a good-looking and environmentally viable alternative to the ubiquitous plastic bag...

Recently downsized your periodicals collection? Convert two sturdy storage containers into a bent ply-inspired carryall...

A simple modification of the cardboard backpack, our cardboard portfolio was designed with an art or architecture student in mind...

Perfect for bookworms or bloggers on the move, this backpack—complete with a handy locking mechanism—is made with one piece of folded cardboard, a few strips of wood, and a fabric strap...

Schlepping around heavy bags wasn't fun in junior high school, and it hasn't gotten better with age...