Design
Objects, systems, ideas
Bacterial Pigments: Designing with Living Colour
Bacterial pigmentation in design signals a shift towards living systems that could reshape sustainability in material production.
Mapping Mobile Urban Infrastructure: Street Vending in India
An evolving project reframes street vending as critical infrastructure, advocating for its inclusion in urban planning conversations across Indian cities.
From Textile Waste to Timeless Furniture: A Circular Economy Approach
A Lagos-based collective transforms discarded fabrics into high-design furniture, demonstrating that circularity is essential in contemporary design.
ICFF 2026: Finding 'Common Ground' Between Design and Commerce
This year's International Contemporary Furniture Fair explores how design connects cultural meaning with commercial viability under the theme 'Common Ground'.
Material as Message: Innovations in Contemporary Design
From hand-spun wool to semi-precious stone surfaces, modern design emphasizes sustainability and craft.
Crafting the Future: Everyday Objects Reimagined
Contemporary designers merge craftsmanship and innovation, transforming mundane objects into multifunctional artworks for modern living.
Emerging Trends in Sustainable Design: Eco-Friendly Practices Take Root
Designers are redefining aesthetics and materials, prioritizing sustainability to meet the challenges of our changing climate.
The Snowman22 Collection: Playful Lighting Meets Modern Aesthetics
ILKW’s Snowman22 lighting collection merges sculptural whimsy with functionality, redefining the role of lighting in contemporary living spaces.
Sustainable Design: Innovations Reshaping Material and Energy Use
Designers are turning to recyclable materials and energy-efficient methods to push sustainable design into the mainstream, addressing the intersection of creativity and climate urgency.
Diversity as a Blueprint: Contemporary Design and Cultural Expression
Contemporary design increasingly draws from the distinctiveness of cultural narratives, weaving diversity into its core fabric across exhibitions and workshops.
Designing the Future, Inspired by the Past
Contemporary design finds new meaning by drawing on historical architecture and cultural heritage, bridging the divide between tradition and modernity.
Public Toilet Deserts: The Shrinking Commons in Urban England
As the number of public toilets in England declines sharply, new data exposes the consequences for accessibility, public health, and the vitality of shared urban spaces.
Where Diversity Meets Design: Broadening the Field's Horizons
From the volcanic terrains of Mexico to the terraces of Zhongxin Village, diverse cultural narratives are reshaping the global design landscape.