Back in January we had a moment or two with decorative tape. “Moment” is an understatement for artist Rebecca Ward, who creates site-specific architectural installations with the stuff. I waltzed right into her most current work last weekend in the Kate Spade flagship in New York City, and let me tell you, if there’s a more stunning way to market handbags, I haven’t seen it. The hot pink and yellow creation is made entirely of gaffer’s tape, a strong cotton cloth construction used often in stage work to secure or conceal wires. More proof that tape may just be the most underrated weapon in our household design arsenal.

Watch an interview with Ward courtesy of Wooster Collective and view all of her striking installations here. –Sarah C.