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Art

Out of the blue

For celebrated Australian industrial designer Marc Newson, inspiration often comes from unexpected places.

  • Issue #163
  • 4 min read
Man with beard sitting on blue patterned bean bag chair wearing colorful striped scarf and blue sweater
Art

Culture

Designing a successful publisher in South Korea, an artsy addition to Paris’s scene and a hot new cinema opening in New York.

  • Issue #158
  • 8 min read
Lee Young-hye sitting in her design office surrounded by books and magazines
Craft

Designed for life

One of Japan’s most revered creatives explains why it’s important to ‘elevate the ordinary’ by celebrating the beauty of everyday items.

  • Issue #158
  • 4 min read
Naoto Fukasawa sits in a wooden chair in his minimalist Tokyo studio with white walls and a framed chair artwork
Product design

Making better

The legendary industrial designer, Hella Jongerius, on how we can design our way out of overconsumption.

  • Issue #148
  • 4 min read
Hella Jongerius sitting at her desk in her Berlin studio workspace with clothing rack and exposed brick wall behind
Design

For the record

Designer Peter Saville has defined the visual identities of some of the UK’s most iconic cultural institutions. Now he is venturing into the all-new territory of textiles.

  • Issue #148
  • 5 min read
Portrait of designer Peter Saville behind sheer curtains wearing a light blue shirt
Design

On fine form

Our first Design Awards set the standard in building back better, says Andrew Tuck.

  • Issue #143
  • 4 min read
On fine form
Design

Good form

We explored the world of product design and asked the best in the business what it’s like to envision new things that excel in form and function.

  • Issue #142
  • 19 min read
Good form
Furniture

House proud

Creating a sanctuary that reflects your personality requires more than good taste—it demands understanding how materials, light and surroundings can transform any space into home.

  • Issue #137
  • 6 min read
Modern bedroom with exposed wooden ceiling beams, white walls, pendant lighting, and a dog resting on the bed

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