10 graphic designers around the world you should follow
We hand-picked 10 emerging graphic designers – from Beijing to Beirut – that are creating the most exciting work right now
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
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
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
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
What if brand experiences were designed to trigger emotions?
Thinking beyond the instagrammable, what if spaces were designed to trigger specific emotions, such as hope? Or a sense of calm, intrigue, surprise? Creative Director of LOVE, Russell Ashdown, shares his thoughts
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
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 Icon: The Fiat Nuova Cinquecento brought driving to the Italian masses
It was the car that drove Italy’s economic miracle, swerving past the Vespa to become Italians’ favourite ride – but it never escaped the sense that its designers were having a bit of a laugh, says Brendan Cormier
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
