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Your essential guide to design, covering furniture, craft, and architecture. Discover fresh stories, rising talents, and the latest from top studios.
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Extra: Glass to glass
Extra: We visit an exhibition at the Fondazione Berengo Art Space to find out how a collaboration between Berengo Studio and London-based design brand Wonderglass is pushing the boundaries of Murano’s glass-blowing tradition.
Milan Design Week and Salone del Mobile
The design world’s biggest event is here – we cover Milan Design Week from our base in the Lombard capital, checking in with emerging designers from Stockholm art and design collective Swedish Girls, visiting Molteni’s space at Supersalone and talking with the co-founder of Danish design studio Karakter.
Extra: UAE pavilion, Venice Biennale
We catch up with Wael Al Awar of Dubai-based design studio Waiwai following its recent Golden Lion award for the best national pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale.
Leica, Nike and Zanat
We speak to world-renowned German camera brand Leica about its move into the mobile phone market. Plus: we hear about Nike’s sports uniform design process and get to know a Bosnian furniture brand recognised by Unesco.
Extra: Humanrace
We speak to the team behind the design of Pharrell Williams’ Humanrace skincare brand.
Paul Smith, Alvar Aalto Week, Ishkar
British designer Paul Smith shares his design for a new Mini vehicle and we visit Alvar Aalto Week in the Finnish town of Kouvola. Plus: we meet Ishkar, a company helping to preserve traditional craftsmanship in conflict-affected countries.
Extra: The Gonçalo chair
Ivan Carvalho takes us through the curvilinear craftsmanship found in the classic chair produced by Arcalo.
Biennales, fairs and expos
We explore some of Europe’s best design events, from Design Biennale Zürich to Copenhagen Fashion Week. Plus, we speak to Nina Marenzi, the founder of Future Fabrics Expo, which focuses on sustainable materials.
Extra: Unesco additions
Unesco has announced additions to its World Heritage List, including sites in South America and examples of modern architecture. Lucinda Elliott discusses the places newly recognised for their cultural significance.
The Tange family legacy
Architect Paul Noritaka Tange on the challenges of continuing a design legacy with his Tokyo Aquatics Centre. Plus, the team meets Yinka Ilori at his vibrant 3D-printed basketball court in London’s Canary Wharf.
