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From the Archive: A short history of the Anglepoise lamp

The recognisable Anglepoise lamp quickly became popular because of its mobility and simplicity

Design
14.12.22

Espoo Museum of Modern Art unveils its Kakkonen Collection of the finest Finnish glass and ceramics

Espoo’s EMMA art museum showcases a unique collection of exquisite Finnish glass and ceramics

Design
12.12.22

Nick Cave and Knoll Textiles collaborate to unveil a vibrant collection of upholstery, wallcovering and drapery

Taking inspiration from specific sculptures and installations, the groundbreaking artist layers pattern and multiple craft techniques to create a unique collection for Knoll Textiles

Design
01.12.22

A duo of new exhibitions at MoMu unpack the role of twentieth century fashion

Entitled Exploding Fashion: from 2D to 3D animation and Mirror Mirror - Fashion & The Psych, the exhibitions explore the mystique of the fashion design process and how clothing shapes identity

Design
29.11.22

Lab La Bla takes a new look at Yngve Ekström’s Lamino chair

Yngve Ekström’s 1956 Lamino chair is a well-loved classic of Swedish design. Now it has been given a new lease of life by emerging design studio Lab La Bla

Design
24.11.22

Meet the practice developing photosynthetic textiles

What if fashion could capture carbon instead of being a major contributor to the world’s emissions? Post Carbon Lab designer DJ Lin explains the studio’s research into algae-based textiles

Design
23.11.22

The Carpenters’ Line at Japan House London showcases 1300 years of woodworking mastery from Hida

The new exhibition explores the art of master woodworking from Japan’s well-known region, highlighting both traditional and contemporary practices

Design
15.11.22

From the Archive: A short history of the Sony Walkman

Long before the iPod was on the scene, Sony’s portable cassette player The Walkman changed the way people listen to music

Design
15.11.22
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The designers using food waste to create furniture pieces

From oyster shells to orange peel, food waste could be the design material of the future

Design
07.11.22

JOY launches exclusive chair for multi-brand retailer Très Bien in London

Swedish design brand JOY Objects joined forces with Très Bien in Soho to launch Snow & Chartreuse, a new colourway of CHAIR ONE, exclusively for Très Bien

Design
28.10.22

Greek artist Andreas Angelidakis transforms the historic Espace Niemeyer in first solo exhibition

Commissioned by Audemars Piguet Contemporary, Center for the Critical Appreciation of Antiquity is the artist's largest and most ambitious artwork to date

Design
25.10.22

PROWL Studio is searching for ways to create a more positive future

Baillie Mishler and Lauryn Menard of Oakland-based PROWL Studio set out a manifesto for future-facing design

Design
18.10.22

Tschabalala Self unveils large bronze seated sculpture with Avant Arte in London’s Coal Drops Yard

The American artist revealed her first public artwork with digital platform Avant Arte, which will explore ideas around taking up space in the public realm

Design
14.10.22

Design Museum to bring the story of Surrealism in design for first time in a major new exhibition

Opening on 14th October, Objects of Desire: Surrealism and Design 1924 – Today will survey the ground-breaking Surrealism movement and how it not only revolutionised art, but also design

Design
11.10.22

Cinzia says… is the first major retrospective of Italian artist and fashion designer Cinzia Ruggeri

Goldsmiths CCA will present the first ever survey exhibition of Ruggeri’s work who was a unique figure of Italian postmodernism

Design
07.10.22

A la Francaise: All the highlights from Maison&Objet 2022

As Maison&Objet returned from 7-11 September, ICON shares some of the best highlights of this year's edition, the rising stars of design to watch and much more

Design
28.09.22

adidas reveals latest Made To Be Remade collection at Design London

During this year's London Design Festival, adidas showcased how the brand is driving its sustainability journey forward

Design
27.09.22

Patricia Urquiola reveals her early inspirations, latest work with Flos and what excites her about a new project

The prolific designer, who just spoke at this year's edition of Design London, sat down with ICON to give us a glimpse into her world 

Design
26.09.22

Marco Oggian’s bold aesthetic graces the cover of ICON’s autumn issue

Imaginary buildings and structures are on the cover of ICON’s autumn issue. We caught up with multidisciplinary artist Marco Oggian ahead of Design London, for a glimpse into his imagination

Design
22.09.22

Evelina Kroon draws on retro graphic patterns from the 60s for her latest work with Aritco

Swedish lift company Aritco has teamed up with artist and cross-disciplinary creative Evelina Kroon who is an up-and-comer we’re watching closely

Design
17.09.22

Sabine Marcelis, Lee Broom and more join Discussions at Design London

Curated by Katie Richardson, Discussions at Design London features four days of compelling headline talks, trend forecasts and panel discussions with both leading designers and rising stars of the design world

Design
16.09.22

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StudioAC adds soft pink curves and stainless-steel to interior of popular cookie shop in Toronto

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13th Biennale Internationale Design Saint-Étienne, in France — Ressource(s), présager demain – Resource(s), foreseeing the Future

Belmond and apartamento unveil latest book Campania: Recipes & Wanderings Across Italy’s Polychromatic Coast

Pelletier de Fontenay transforms century-old home in Quebec’s Eastern Townships

Has the design industry become enamoured with the hype culture of the fashion world?

Los Angeles design agency Public Art Company unveils playful art commissions for Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2025




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StudioAC adds soft pink curves and stainless-steel to interior of popular cookie shop in Toronto

How do we define completeness in architecture? Build of Site examines the case for building on what’s already here

Pelletier de Fontenay transforms century-old home in Quebec’s Eastern Townships

Universal Design Studio and AKQA design interiors for new Georg Jensen flagship showroom on New Bond Street

Note (design studio) presents first architecture project in Sweden’s rural Jämtland

Architecture Icon: How the Noguchi Musuem advances the appreciation of its founder’s art and legacy

Gustav Winsth and Max Stjerna reimagine the Stockholm showroom of Swedish glassware brand Bobo

The Third Space in Udaipur, India, is a community space that mixes old and new

An island park in central Copenhagen showcases the plants of the world


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Has the design industry become enamoured with the hype culture of the fashion world?

Los Angeles design agency Public Art Company unveils playful art commissions for Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2025

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StudioAC adds soft pink curves and stainless-steel to interior of popular cookie shop in Toronto

Octaevo marks 10th anniversary with design exhibition In the Middle of Lands

Bold meets bouclé: Gubi partners with Dedar on the launch of Karakorum Stripe textile

How do we define completeness in architecture? Build of Site examines the case for building on what’s already here

13th Biennale Internationale Design Saint-Étienne, in France — Ressource(s), présager demain – Resource(s), foreseeing the Future

Belmond and apartamento unveil latest book Campania: Recipes & Wanderings Across Italy’s Polychromatic Coast

Pelletier de Fontenay transforms century-old home in Quebec’s Eastern Townships

Has the design industry become enamoured with the hype culture of the fashion world?

Los Angeles design agency Public Art Company unveils playful art commissions for Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2025