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Design in a Real World exhibition at Villa Marie celebrates Tuscan heritage and contemporary design

Vorno's spectacular Villa Marie provides a rich architectural backdrop and open-air gallery feel for the first edition by Vestigia and Italian-Polish designer Jonathan Bocca

Design
23.06.25
layered rugs

Revolutionary architectural colour theory

In 1931, modernist architect Le Corbusier devised an architectural colour palette for his radical designs, later extended in 1959. Inspired by this, Malin Glemme, founder of Swedish company Layered, has launched a new rug collection, La Palette 1931/1959, which takes a deep dive into intense colour

Design
09.06.25

The new cabin suites of Sea Containers London honour the golden ages of transatlantic travel

Recently unveiling four new cabin suites at Sea Containers London, hoteliers Lore Group are offering nostalgic escapism through a combination of custom design and vintage flair, in partnership with Vinterior. 

Design
08.06.25
Can Lis

Love story: the Ferm Living x Utzon – Can Lis Collection

Drawing upon the life and philosophy of Jørn Utzon, the Ferm Living x Utzon – Can Lis Collection, realised in collaboration with the Utzon Center, pays homage to an architect whose work transcended conventional boundaries

Design
02.06.25
Miminat London

Modern roots: This new London showroom, atelier and gallery space is a masterclass in minimalism

The interior architecture and design studio led by British Nigerian artist and designer Mimi Shodeinde opened the doors of its first London showroom last month

Design
30.05.25
Octaevo x Partida Continua 00 112

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

For the occasion, the Barcelona-based homeware label invited 10 artists to interpret its popular Paper Vase using the symbols, materials and rich colour palette of the Mediterranean

Design
16.05.25
GUBI Karakorum Stripe chair

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

In a collaboration with the Italian textile house, Gubi adds a modern twist to classic bouclé with a striking black-and-white striped design

Design
09.05.25

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

The newest addition to its Recipes & Wanderings series is captured by South African photographer and artist Lea Colombo and guides readers through Italy’s culinary heartland

Design
02.05.25

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

As Milan Design Week returned earlier this month, a world of luxurious escapism set the tone while endless queues and influencer-filled crowds sparked a multitude of reactions.

Design
24.04.25
Coachella

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

The design firm presents a series of installations and sculptures that bring colour and movement to the festival's arid landscape

Design
16.04.25
alderbaran

Mission Aldebaran: An immersive exhibition fusing fragrance and furniture

For Salone 2025, Paris couturier Marc-Antoine Barrois has collaborated with the designer Antoine Bouillot to create an installation that touches all the senses

Design
11.04.25
Lexus MDW

Lexus brings human-centred technology and cutting-edge design to this year’s Milan Design Week

From April 8-13, Lexus is showing a collection of interactive installations at Milan Design Week that bring its vision for the future of mobility to life

Design
10.04.25

Matter and Shape returns to Paris for its second edition

Located in the iconic Jardin des Tuileries in Paris, collectible design fair MATTER and SHAPE returned for its second edition, expanding in size from its first showcase.

Design
05.04.25
SURF

100 Years of Waveriding: A Design-Led Dive into Cornwall’s Surf Culture

At the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, a new exhibition curated by surf academic Dr. Sam Bleakley dives deep into the evolution of surfing—not just as sport, but as craft, culture, and design language.

Design
02.04.25

Dexter Wisby exhibits his Studio Salvage Collection at CDW 2025

At CDW 2025, Dexter is exhibiting his graduate collection 'Studio Salvage', a project proposal aiming to assist in re-defining and re-aligning understanding of material value through the re-engineering and reuse of salvaged high-end components

Design
02.04.25
MUNCH x Rejina Pyo

The evocative works of Edvard Munch inspire a new capsule collection by Rejina Pyo and MUNCH Museum

The capsule collection includes silk shawls, bespoke jewellery and a hand-crafted patinated steel mirror handcrafted in the UK, drawing inspiration from Munch's fluid brush strokes and organic shapes

Design
31.03.25
PK23

Poul Kjærholm: The timeless vision of a Danish design icon

In late 2024, the long-shelved PK23 chair by Poul Kjærholm, one of Denmark’s most revered modernists, was quietly introduced by Fritz Hansen to mark the 70th anniversary of his first furniture design

Design
28.03.25
Audo Copenhagen

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

The right lighting can transform a space in an instant. This season, ICON team's curated selection of lighting picks does exactly that, spotlighting pieces that are functional and elegant, from sculptural statement lamps to subtle pendants 

Design
12.03.25
Tom Wood

ICON profiles the female leaders revolutionising the Scandinavian fashion industry

We meet the female leaders shaking up the Scandinavian fashion industry and setting a new path for visual culture

Design
10.03.25

Cape Town Furniture Week returns for its third edition with a record number of visitors

Bringing together a wealth of design talent from across the country, Cape Town Furniture Week returned for its third year hosting a variety of exhibitions and events throughout the city drawing record numbers to the festival. 

Design
06.03.25
Lisa Larson Design House Stockholm

Design House Stockholm presents Lisa Larson’s iconic Birds 1967 collection after being hidden from the public eye for decades

Lisa Larson's iconic design collection Birds 1967 have taken flight once again as Design House Stockholm revives a selection from the series

Design
25.02.25

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