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The dawn of the digital age has impacted on the ways colour is developed, applied and perceived

Futuristic online aesthetics are shifting our perceptions of the way we use colour in art and our everyday lives, writes colour trend forecaster Jane Boddy

Design
07.12.23

Constantin Prozorov brings his collage art to a collaboration with MINI

Collage artist Constantin Prozorov has joined forces with the design team at MINI in a collaboration that seeks to create a new digital-based visual language inspired by fashion and art for the automotive brand

Design
16.11.23

Hauser & Wirth’s new art exhibition in rural Somerset celebrates the gallery’s Swiss heritage

The hills of Somerset are alive for the rest of this year with the sights and sounds of Hauser & Wirth’s latest exhibition – an expansive and playful celebration of the gallery’s Swiss heritage. But its subversive approach to design and presentation is an attraction in itself

Design
06.11.23

Design Icon: &Tradition has released the Jørn Utzon’s classic 1947 lamp in a deep blue

Designed in 1947, the Danish architect's JU1 pendant lamp is part of a wider body of nature-influenced design work that deserves greater recognition

Design
02.11.23

Andreas Murkudis and Muller Van Severen unveil colourful collaboration at Store 77

Launching in Berlin next month, the exhibition aims to showcase the Belgian duo's work and celebrate their colourful worlds at the Berlin concept store

Design
30.10.23

Liaigre invites Japanese artist Tadashi Kawamata to create site-specific intervention at converted Paris mansion

For Nest in Liaigre, Tadashi Kawamata creates a large nest by weaving wooden planks made from reclaimed furniture, further cementing Liaigre’s unique relationship with art, interiors and architecture

Design
23.10.23

Alessi teams up with Philippe Starck on the launch of its Poêle Collection

Following its debut at Salone del Mobile earlier this year, the duo now celebrate the official launch of its Poêle Collection in Paris

Design
20.10.23

BoConcept collaborates with Bjarke Ingels Group on new Nawabari collection

The collection's design, led by Partner and Head of BIG Products Jakob Lange, was inspired by the Japanese art form of Nawabari 

Design
18.10.23

8 design highlights from EDIT Napoli 2023

From decadent palazzos and ancient churches to subterranean artist studios nestled into the foothill Capodimonte, EDIT Napoli unleashed a thrilling spectacle of creativity and innovation

Design
17.10.23

Max Lamb brings new life to the humble cardboard box for new exhibition at Gallery FUMI

As he continues his ongoing exploration of the surprising possibilities of everyday materials, designer Max Lamb launches a new body of work, Boxes, that offers a new life after delivery for the cardboard box

Design
16.10.23

Take a journey through Toyama and meet its community of makers

Pantechnicon, London’s home for Nordic and Japanese creativity and craftsmanship, spotlights the artisans and makers of Toyama by celebrating the region with a selection of unique experiences

Design
11.10.23

Constantin Prozorov tells ICON about his collage art and latest collaboration with MINI

Perhaps best known for his immersive, avant-garde collages, honed to perfection at publishing company Condé Nast and later linked with esteemed fashion labels like Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Moncler, Prozorov blends diverse elements to create new hyperrealities

Design
06.10.23

Artist Emma Louise Payne celebrates the launch of her first homeware collection

Ceramicist and artist Emma Louise Payne celebrates the launch of her first homeware collection, London Plane, a range of beautiful, handcrafted objects

Design
04.10.23

Beirut’s new design festival shows the city’s creative spirit is thriving

The emergence this autumn of We Design Beirut, a new design festival in Lebanon’s embattled capital, is an indicator of the city’s continuing creative energy and vibrant cultural scene

Design
02.10.23

Editor’s Picks: 5 highlights from Lake Como Design Festival

Taking its cue from nature, the vibrant design festival in northern Italy is a celebration of the local 

Design
22.09.23

FLOOR_STORY launches bold new collections at the London Design Festival

The East London brand is marking a new stage in its development by launching collections by Amechi Mandi and Gill Thorpe at London Design Festival

Design
20.09.23

7 things to see at London Design Festival 2023

From colourful public art trails to the latest designs by new emerging talent, we round up the highlights of what to check out at this year's London Design Festival

Design
19.09.23

Arina Shokouhi, the designer of the Ecovado, believes that experimenting should begin at home

The Iranian London-based designer tackling food innovation, sustainability, consumer activism and atomic habits with a smile

Design
24.08.23

Bryan O’Sullivan Studio launches first collection of furniture, lighting and objects

Sophisticated yet irreverent, curvilinear shapes and rich textiles are the hallmark of Bryan O'Sullivan's new collection

Design
22.08.23

British designer Faye Toogood on creating contemporary classics

London-based designer Faye Toogood, known for her minimal pieces, celebrates 15 years of covetable craft and creative evolution

Design
17.08.23
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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

Design
14.08.23

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