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ICON x Milan Design Week 2024

ICON launches its inaugural digital Milan Design Week 2024 Guide

Dedicated to Milan, the mecca for Italian culture, art and design, the guide uncovers the very best of what the city has to offer during Milan Design Week

Design
15.04.24

Meet interior designer Matt McKay as he discusses the inspiration behind the launch of his new furniture collection

Seamlessly blending form and function, Matt McKay’s new furniture collection embodies his interior design sensibilities and unconventional approach.

Design
08.04.24

TAKT is rethinking the way we design, build and sell furniture with its simple self-assembly furniture

With clean, simple, self-assembly designs by notable designers, and a focus on transparency, sustainability and ethical values, Copenhagen-based TAKT is remaking the way we buy furniture

Design
08.04.24

From the Archive: A short history of the iconic Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen

Designed in the fifties, the Egg Chair is a design classic that has become one of the most recognisable and copied chairs of all time

Design
29.03.24

Henry Holland Studio’s Big Brekkie collection brings a playful touch to morning mealtimes

Launched this week, Henry Holland Studio’s latest capsule collection merges the designer’s signature aesthetic with a serving of humour to bring joy to morning routines

Design
28.03.24

Christofle partners with Roland Garros in an exclusive collaboration

In an all-French collaboration, renowned luxury design house Christofle has partnered with Roland Garros ahead of the upcoming annual tournament taking place in May

Design
25.03.24

USM and Symbol Audio unveil new capsule collection of audio and record storage pieces

Legendary Swiss furniture brand, USM, and Symbol, the premiere audio furniture and lifestyle brand, partner to create a collaborative capsule of products

Design
13.03.24

Shalini Misra’s new rug collection references the architectural beauty of India’s ancient stepwells

In a new collaboration with cc-tapis, interior designer and architect Shalini Misra has designed a series of rugs based on the ancient stepwells of India.

Design
05.03.24

GUBI reimagines Mathieu Matégot’s Copacabana Chair for indoor and outdoor settings

The iconic Copacabana Chair, designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1955, has been reimagined by Danish design house GUBI making it applicable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Design
02.03.24

Gallery FUMI celebrates first major show in the US to coincide with Frieze Los Angeles 2024

This major showcase introduces ground-breaking new works by FUMI’s celebrated roster of artists and designers

Design
01.03.24

Cape Town Furniture Week showcases the breadth of South African design in its second edition

Taking place over four days, Cape Town Furniture Week returned for its second year exhibiting an exciting array of local design talent.

Design
29.02.24

MATTER and SHAPE: The Paris-based design exhibition bringing together multiple creative sectors in a new, immersive format

Taking place at the beginning of March for its inaugural showcase, MATTER and SHAPE is a new exhibition bringing together the worlds of design, fashion, and artisanal craft in Paris.

Design
24.02.24

The National Portrait Gallery reveals major exhibition celebrating the black figure with never-before-seen paintings

Curated by Ekow Eshun, the exhibition features 55 contemporary works of sculpture, painting and drawing by 22 African diasporic artists working in the UK and America 

Design
22.02.24

Meet the Finnish fashion label giving unprocessed wool new life through upcycling

Design studio By Hinders, founded by Jonathan Ingberg, celebrates upcycling and elevated simplicity at its 100-hectare 19th-century farm in south Finland’s Inkoo Archipelago

Design
20.02.24

Two Australian brothers handcraft their own aluminium furniture style

Sculptural shapes and vibrant colours are the standout trademark of young Australian company FEARON’s aluminium furniture pieces – all of which are designed and handcrafted by brothers Jack and Mark Fearon

Design
19.02.24

Design Icon: Alessi’s experimental 1983 Tea and Coffee Piazza

The Silver City: Michael Graves’s experimental 1983 Tea and Coffee Piazza for Alessi explores a spatial and architectural reimagining of the tea and coffee set that takes it far beyond the realm of function

Design
14.02.24

Editor’s Picks: We meet the creatives shaking up Stockholm Design Week 2024

A new wave of designers and talents from around the world is bringing back a spirit of innovation, creativity and craftsmanship at this year's Stockholm Design Week

Design
12.02.24

Five emerging design highlights from Stockholm Furniture Fair

Scandinavia’s leading design event, the Stockholm Furniture Fair, took place again this week showcasing a wealth of exciting and emerging talent. Here are five of our top selections.

Design
09.02.24

Miminat Designs’ new furniture collection celebrates the aesthetic beauty of brutalism

The Borris Collection by Miminat Designs combines angular silhouettes, raw metal finishes and a sophisticated elegance, while challenging conventional perceptions of movement.

Design
08.02.24

Draga & Aurel’s new FLARE collection explores the power of refraction

In a new capsule collection titled ‘FLARE’, design studio Draga & Aurel playfully explores refraction through the application of Lucite.

Design
02.02.24

Maison&Objet spotlights emerging talent in its 2024 edition

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Maison&Objet brought a wealth of emerging talent to the forefront of this year’s exhibition. Here are our five top picks.

Design
31.01.24

Editor's choice

Light up your space with ICON’s top design picks for the new season

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

Hollie Bowden collaborates with artist Cesca Dvorak on the launch of a new blanket collection

ICON profiles the female leaders revolutionising the Scandinavian fashion industry

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

Tekla Evelina Severin reimagines retro patterns for Radici with Newstalgia Collection

Column: Rue Kothari on culture and craft in the Global South

Italian studio Favaretto & Partners designs playful dog bowl for Milanese brand United Pets

Play by the book: GANNI’s blueprint for responsible fashion




Architects

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

Contemporary architecture in dialogue with nature

Snøhetta’s Sámi hub Čoarvemátta is designed to withstand the harsh winters of north Norway

Architecture Against the Odds looks at difficult sites in a new exhibition at RIBA

Out of rubble: archigrest and topoScape reimagine Warsaw’s Uprising Mound as a living park and monument

A new exhibition at the Danish Architecture Center puts on show a bold response to rising waters

LA practice Kadre Architects uses design as a street-level tool for social change

A new book by Stefano Casciani offers an insight into Piero Lissoni’s work


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Light up your space with ICON’s top design picks for the new season

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ICON profiles the female leaders revolutionising the Scandinavian fashion industry

Tekla Evelina Severin reimagines retro patterns for Radici with Newstalgia Collection

Column: Rue Kothari on culture and craft in the Global South

Italian studio Favaretto & Partners designs playful dog bowl for Milanese brand United Pets

Play by the book: GANNI’s blueprint for responsible fashion

The founder of Zieta Studio tells ICON how its experimental processes are moving forward

BAINA collaborates with Estudio Persona to create a limited-edition towelling collection


Videos

Light up your space with ICON’s top design picks for the new season

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

Hollie Bowden collaborates with artist Cesca Dvorak on the launch of a new blanket collection

ICON profiles the female leaders revolutionising the Scandinavian fashion industry

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

Tekla Evelina Severin reimagines retro patterns for Radici with Newstalgia Collection

Column: Rue Kothari on culture and craft in the Global South

Italian studio Favaretto & Partners designs playful dog bowl for Milanese brand United Pets

Play by the book: GANNI’s blueprint for responsible fashion