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Design starting from real human needs: 7 inclusive projects by MEDUM
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (736+ words) Design starting from real human needs: 7 inclusive projects by MEDUM'DesignWanted Design starting from real human needs: 7 inclusive projects by MEDUM From daily challenges to inclusive solutions: the Tokyo-based studio transforms office furniture, helmets, and wheelchairs with design that prioritizes users…...
Pink Blob Award, a manifesto for radically contemporary design
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (213+ words) Unlike conventional design awards that prioritize functionality, efficiency, or commercial success, Pink Blob introduces a different metric: emotional impact. "We are looking for design that feels, design that empowers, and design that dares to be original in a world of…...
Three surface brands, three visions shaping contemporary spaces
1+ week, 1+ day ago (266+ words) In the evolving landscape of architectural surfaces, Panariagroup stands as one of the key players redefining how materials contribute to spatial experience. With a strong industrial backbone and a design-driven approach, the Italian group has built a portfolio of brands…...
Milan Design Week 2026 is coming up: independent designers and emerging talents
1+ week, 2+ day ago (786+ words) Milan Design Week 2026 is coming up: independent designers and emerging talents'DesignWanted Milan Design Week 2026 is coming up: independent designers and emerging talents As the world's most important design event comes back, the margins of Milan Design Week are once again…...
EDIT Napoli 2026’s open call reframes editorial design today
1+ week, 3+ day ago (426+ words) The opening of the call for the eighth edition of EDIT Napoli 2026 marks a precise moment within the contemporary design landscape, where the act of applying is no longer a procedural step but becomes part of a broader positioning, one…...
Shepard Fairey brings his language to Poltrona Frau’s iconic Archibald armchair
1+ week, 4+ day ago (268+ words) The collaboration brings together two seemingly distant worlds, urban graphic language and high-end craftsmanship, united by a shared commitment to artistic research and a deep sensitivity to nature. Within this project, the Archibald armchair becomes a three-dimensional canvas on which…...
Where contemporary design meets Tokyo’s urban pulse: The Lively Azabujuban
2+ week, 4+ day ago (702+ words) What began as a small collection of boutique hotels has grown into one of the most compelling presences in Japan's hospitality scene, driven by a question: what can a hotel truly be? The answer, for The Lively Hotels and Global…...
Forma's first edition, Madrid's collectable design fair
2+ week, 5+ day ago (690+ words) Collectable design has been constantly growing in recent years, and as the general attention is shifting towards artistic research practices rather than conventional industrial design, we can only predict seeing more of it in the upcoming fairs. This article covers…...
African Product Keynote highlights local product design
2+ week, 6+ day ago (192+ words) Rather than focusing purely on technology, the initiative looks at the broader framework that allows products to thrive: design culture, customer experience, research, and strategic development. The 2026 edition will revolve around the theme "Building high-performance products: AI, Customer Excellence, and…...
A conversation on material research and expressive form with David Raymond
3+ week, 1+ day ago (572+ words) Founded in early 2023 by David Raymond, LESORR is a design studio and research-driven practice operating across limited collectible pieces, commercially available products, and bespoke commissions. Regardless of scale or context, each project is guided by a deep respect for materials,…...