Rory Jones
Preppi’s Emergency Radio aims to ensure that its user looks good in any apocalyptic scenario
From solar-powered radios to survival backpacks, LA-based Preppi is redefining prepper culture with stylish, functional gear and tapping into a growing global appetite for disaster readiness.

Three film festivals transforming cities into open-air cinemas this summer
Under the open skies of Montreal, Bologna and Prizren, these outdoor screening events are celebrating cinema’s brightest stars – past and present.

Worth the wait: Six new global restaurant openings to save on your map
A long-anticipated arrival in Bologna, a pizza reprisal in Paris and smart openings in Athens and Amsterdam. Plus: fine wine in Barcelona and crackling vinyl in Bali.

British designer Lee Broom on lighting as a form of art
There’s no excuse for harsh, clinical lighting when much thought has gone into creating the perfect glow. Exhibit A: These spheres.

How to design for severe weather and endangered species
A cosy housing project in Greenland and a botanical garden in Belgium show off innovations in practical design that go beyond aesthetics.

Roadside revival: The rebirth of the American motel
Motels fell out of favour following their peak in the 1950s but a Texan transformation is bringing them into their second golden age.

The art of hosting the perfect gathering
We meet 20 of the world’s brightest designers, artists and writers to find out what they think makes the perfect party, whether it’s through the right lighting or playlist...

The best places in Austria balancing entrepreneurial ambition with a high quality of life
Planning your next venture? Or looking for somewhere to set up a business and put down roots? We scoured the length and breadth of Austria to find the spots that you can bank on.

Business and entrepreneurship in Austria
Join us on a special survey of Austria’s most exciting businesses, peaks of success and outposts of opportunity. Expect a Viennese whirl, top Tyrolean talent, people making it in Bregenz and more.

Architects on sofas: 12 leading creatives on the best seat in their house
What can our sofa tell us about our personalities, lifestyles and aspirations?
