At the beginning of a new year, we’re always reminded that things come and then go. Whilst trade shows and exhibitions themselves are back to the cycle and ever-moving flow of pre-pandemic times, the designers and work on show continue to be relevant. Dutch Design Week is one of the standout events in the annual calendar of major design exhibitions because of the vast array of both experimental and off-the-shelf design solutions on display.
Read MoreThe Dutch Design Foundation’s World Design Embassies are a set of organisations that deploy the power of design to create fresh perspectives and new ways of working that foster positive societal change.
Read MoreWhether it’s large-scale commercial projects or intimate residential properties, an architect's work in shaping the look and feel of a building is paramount. Invariably there is far more to the process than meets the eye, which is perhaps a sign of a successful outcome, something that Helen Leask knows all too well.
Read MoreFounded in 2021 by Davide Onestini and André Trindade, BY THE END OF MAY is a research and design lab based in Lisbon, Portugal.
Read MoreThere perhaps aren’t many people that would feel brave enough to pivot their career from Architecture given that it takes 6 years of commitment to be one in the first place.
Read MoreAs the name suggests, the Embassy of Rethinking Plastic, points a laser-sharp focus upon the ubiquitous and much-maligned material, plastic.
Read MoreThere has undoubtedly been a move toward more sustainable practices as well as connecting more directly with nature - or at least plenty of discussion around the subjects - but what is actually happening in the world of design?
Read MoreMaterial Cultures combine design, practical research and action to develop, refine and champion natural, low-carbon construction materials and methods, including prototypical designs for regenerative, zero-carbon housing, employing natural, UK-sourced materials.
Read MoreFor design duo Jess Gibbons and Kat Turner, finding the balance of warmth and style in interior design has become a calling card for their London-based practice Field Day Studio. I interviewed them to find out how they manage to consistently deliver stunning projects for their clients.
Read MoreThe journey to “net zero” is a complicated but essential one and one that encompasses many angles, not just decarbonising. Whilst not entirely to blame for the existing issues, as an industry, design must play a key role in altering the ways in which we manufacture, transport, apply and use our materials and products.
Read MoreDeveloping a relationship between practice and education is a bedrock of architecture as a profession. But whilst RIBA’s CPD curriculum is designed to keep things fresh for practicing architects through informative talks, Iain Monteith of Loader Monteith Architects took a slightly more unique, and involved, approach to expanding his architectural knowledge.
Read MoreWith its early origins dating back to 1998, Dutch Design Week returned to the post-industrial city of Eindhoven between 22-30th October, and welcomed pioneering designers and brands, along with inquisitive guests from around the world.
Read MoreA naturally sourced material that many designers have turned their attention to is mycelium; the root-like structure of fungi. It seems that what was once a thing from the imagination of Sci-fi may yet become a common element of our day-to-day lives.
Read MoreAn interview with Adam Nathanial Furman to find out more about their practice and seminal book Queer Spaces.
Read MoreA 10 year anniversary is always a good time to look back, to reflect and to celebrate successes, as well as being an opportunity to consider how to take these learnings forward into the future.
Read MoreI had a chat with designer Agne Kucerencaite to find out more about her practice and the many facets to the project Ignorance is Bliss.
Read MoreYou tend to know when you’re experiencing an Aberrant Architecture project. Not because they are always the same or centred around a specific style, but because of how they make you feel.
Read MoreSince its meteoric rise during the 20th Century, retail has always been an ever-changing and continually evolving beast. So what does the future of retail hold; how are brands responding now?
A selected version of a packaging trend report from global beauty industry reference , Beautystreams.
Read MoreThe Colour Bible is a handbook of sorts; a guide to the science and psychology behind colour and an insight into the origins, evolutions and historical usages of a selection of 100 pertinent colours for designers in the 21st Century.
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