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Collective wisdom: MillerKnoll’s innovative approach to ...

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Herman Miller

07.11.2023

Nearly a century ago, a group of renowned designers met at the Cranbrook Academy of Art, paving the way for what would later become a global collective of brands poised to transform the industry and redefine Modern design...

What is bistro furniture? Five sets that exemplify the type

James Wormald

20.09.2023

Eating outside is so in. From avoiding food wastage in the city streets to filling up modern patios, bistro furniture is spilling out of the bistro and into the home. Here’s how to work with it.

Six reasons wall lamps take light to the edge and back

James Wormald

21.08.2023

Using wall lights to extend the reach of a room’s layered lighting scheme, designers can increase its size, look and usefulness by highlighting the parts we want to see, while keeping the rest in the dark.

Design Shanghai: ten out of ten

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Design Shanghai

26.05.2023

Design Shanghai returns to the Chinese metropolis in 2023 – bigger than ever and also celebrating its 10th edition with an eclectic mix of international exhibitors, events and speakers.

All coming together at Design Shenzhen

Brand story

Nick Compton

14.02.2023

Taking place for the first time from 27 February to 2 March, Design Shenzhen will host an inspiring mix of visiting international brands together with those flying the flag for the region's local design talent. 

How to make outdoor spaces more usable this winter

James Wormald

28.11.2022

As the cold and the darkness creeps in, so do we, retreating indoors to hibernate until spring. But need we give up our new-found love of outdoor environments so easily?

How to choose children’s bedroom furniture

James Wormald

12.09.2022

Children first, society says. But this often isn’t the case when it comes to interior design choices. Adaptable, child-centred design makes a supportive, creative world, built just for them.

'Architects should use more colours and textiles': ...

James Wormald

06.09.2022

Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien of Doshi Levien discuss the future of furniture: 'An environment rich in materiality and colour is more fun and experimental.' Watch the video for more…

Size Doesn’t Matter: contemporary Nordic architects who ...

Simon Keane-Cowell

12.02.2013

Head north and you'll find a thriving design culture where the level of consideration given to the way things look, feel and work isn't determined by their scale. Be they housing projects, chairs or taps, the Scandinavian approach to design continues

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