In London, a Researcher Guides Biodesign into Uncharted—and Newly Relevant—Territory
With the launch of a new master's degree, Carole Collet is helping define and advance the rather amorphous discipline.
Process
This Architectural Software Easily Adjusts to the Complexities of the Design Process
San Francisco firm Hamilton + Aitken Architects use Vectorworks for their 3D and BIM workflow and to solve challenging design problems.
The Furniture Designer Reviving the Lost Legacy of Uruguayan Modernist Architect Julio Vilamajó
Inspired by Vilamajó's unrealized furniture schematics, Uruguayan designer Matteo Fogale and his collaborators crafted a limited edition furniture collection on view at the London Design Festival.
Paola Lenti Reflects on 25 Years of Design
Lenti's namesake company, famous for its outdoor furniture and exuberant color schemes, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with new releases and as-yet-undisclosed festivities.
Spanish Designers Are Embracing a Handcrafted, Rustic Sensibility
Reacting against the increasingly derided minimalism of Nordic design, Spanish designers and manufacturers continue to drive the Continent’s rustic aesthetic.
The Other Side of the Moon
Inspired by the lunar landscape, Austrian design duo transforms everyday flooring into something that's out of this world.
Finn Juhl: Master Painter, Master Designer
A new book gives readers a unique look at the great Danish designer’s watercolors, which convey the ingenuity of this 20th-century pioneer.
How a Pawnshop Trombone Inspired Canada's National Music Centre
For Canada’s new National Music Centre, Allied Works Architecture crafted sculpture-like models. “It’s an art exploration,” says principal Brad Cloepfil. “I’ve avoided saying that forever, but it’s true.”
How Allbirds Makes Its Quirky Wool Sneakers
One of our picks for this year’s Holiday Gift Guide, Allbirds' fleeced shoes are the result of a partnership with a 150-year-old Italian wool mill.
Underwater Electrolysis Gives These Minimal Lamps Their Color
Claudia Moreira Salles's latest collection is a departure for the Brazilian designer, in terms of both form and materiality.
These Brookyln Designers Make Everything from Buildings to Jump Ropes
This short film takes us inside the art and design studio CW&T, which produces everything from apps to buildings to jump ropes.
Suzanne Tick's Luum Is a Fresh Force in U.S. Textiles
The newest entrant into the American contract textiles industry, Luum is based on artisanal approaches, material exploration, and a keen sense of how commercial spaces are evolving.
Countdown to NYCxDESIGN: Behind the Scenes with Nao Tamura, Hana Getachew, & Calliope
We check in on four fantastic designers in their studios as they prepare for NYCxDESIGN.
The Dutch Designer Behind Vitra's Color Revolution
As art director of Vitra’s colors and materials, Hella Jongerius has spent a decade mastering shade and tone.
RIT Design Students Reimagine the Modern Office
Design students at RIT are reimagining the modern office.
Inside Konstantin Grcic's Six-Year Odyssey to the World of Textiles
In an unlikely partnership with Maharam, the celebrated product designer brings his analytic rigor to textiles.
America's Best New Makers, From Brooklyn to Bloomington
From Brooklyn to Bloomington, these ten creatives are changing the face of maker culture in the United States.
Bjarke Ingels on Play, Process, and Practice
In a recent podcast, the architect spoke at length about BIG's evolving design approach.
Textile Designers Scholten & Baijings Break Down Their Process
In the course of developing textiles together, Maharam helps Scholten & Baijings articulate the story of their design process.
Video: See Where (and How) the World Cup Trophy Is Made
A look inside the small Italian factory responsible for sculpting soccer's top prize
