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

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.

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

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

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

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 Destination: ICON’s tips for where to go and what to see in London Fields

From neighbourhood cafés to design-led stores and community hangouts, make the most of this hip London area with our insights from local design insiders 

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Modern Femininity: Cecilie Bahnsen on the joy of everyday dressing

As one of the most forward-thinking designers working in fashion today, Cecilie Bahnsen's romantic and ethereal fashion seamlessly blends couture elements and Scandinavian comfort. In our exclusive interview, she shares her remarkable journey 

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.

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 

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

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 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

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

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.

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.