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
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
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
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
Finland welcomes new design festival to Helsinki
This August sees the inaugural edition of a brand-new design festival, set to become an annual fixture on the international design calendar
Biennale De Renava opens its first edition in Bonifacio
The biennale presents the works of internationally renowned artists such as Rineke Dijkstra, Anish Kapoor and Kara Walker and proposes alternative visions of the Mediterranean
André Fu announces three site specific commissions for Hong Kong Palace Museum
Architect and designer André Fu was tasked with creating three site specific commissions including a major installation of modular seating
Memphis Milano opens the doors of the new Memphis Milano Galleria
Set in the heart of Brera, the gallery has now reopened with a new name and look that celebrates the wacky, colourful world of Memphis
Korea’s newest wave of artists land in London
The Coronet Theatre will present Tiger is Coming, a month-long season featuring the best of Korea’s contemporary art scene
We meet the Nordic designers bucking the minimalist trend
The clean lines of mid-century modernism and its successors are what we have come to associate with Nordic design. But there is another, more colourful, story that is less often told
DesignKind explores the relationship between racial and climate justice
Today, the British Council, Do the Green Thing and Pentagram launch DesignKind, a collaborative project that explores climate justice through a racial lens
How fashion company Community Clothing is breathing new life into Britain’s manufacturing industry
When menswear designer Patrick Grant found his suppliers were going out of business, he took a radical decision. Now, Community Clothing is helping to put British manufacture back on the map
Editor’s Picks: 11 highlights from Milan Design Week
Last week, Fuorisalone and Salone del Mobile welcomed the design crowd back to Milan. ICON shares the latest news and inspiration from the world's biggest design fair
The Swedish creatives at the forefront of sustainable thinking
A celebration of Nordic design, this year's Stockholm Creative Edition showcased the Swedish designers and brands working towards a better future
Philippe Starck reinvents iconic Medallion chair for Milan Design Week
Dior Maison has invited Philippe Starck to reimagine a classic icon. The result, Miss Dior, is now on show at Palazzo Citterio for Milan Design Week
Achromia by India Mahdavi is an exploration of form in the absence of colour
The new commission by Carwan Gallery is a reflection on the link between Mahdavi’s work and the erasure of colour from classical art and architecture
Matter by Norwegian Presence to showcase emerging talent at Milan Design Week 2022
Inside Brera’s Galleria Milano, 10 leading design talents and projects will show their nature-inspired pieces that define Norwegian design today
Public sculpture on display in Riga invites visitors to explore outdoor art
A Cloud of blue Mist, an eye-catching art installation, combines public art, play and placemaking on the southern outskirts of Riga
Superflux uses myth-inspired installations to speculate on possible futures
The studio's exploration of myth and renewal offers us a new perspective on the climate crisis
Design Icon: How the Zippo lighter became an American design icon
The trustworthy Zippo lighter is known for its classic design, fail-safe flame and for the way it symbolises American style, masculinity and rebelliousness
Artist Caroline Monnet highlights the urgent need to improve housing for Canada’s Indigenous population
First Nations people in Canada have long suffered from unacceptable housing conditions – and that needs to change, writes Caroline Monnet
