Jane Englefield
"City of no nonsense" Rotterdam to host inaugural design biennale
The first Design Biennale Rotterdam will take place across the Dutch city from 20 February to 2 March 2025 to address the "clear gap" in local events dedicated solely to design. More
Design Week magazine relaunched by team of "raucous cheerleaders for design and designers"
Online design magazine Design Week has relaunched today after closing in January, with an updated visual identity informed by the Bauhaus. More
Eight soothing cabin interiors to retreat to this autumn
Our latest lookbook collects eight cabin interiors united by their calming timber accents and escapist settings, ranging from an English conservation area to a private Norwegian island. More
Japanese food replicas "trigger your memory and stimulate your appetite"
Gleaming sushi and an "earthquake-proof burger" are among the hyperrealistic food models on display at Japan House London as part of the exhibition Looks Delicious! Exploring Japan's Food Replica Culture. More
Anttinen Oiva Architects "sets an example" with Finland's largest mass-timber building
Local studio Anttinen Oiva Architects has designed the mass-timber Katajanokan Laituri building in Helsinki as the headquarters for timber supplier Stora Enso. More
Faye Toogood's Squash collection brings "human element to furniture"
British designer Faye Toogood and Italian brand Poltrona Frau have created the A Squashed Space installation at London Design Festival to showcase the duo's soft and squishy furniture. More
Pelata wooden toys are "slayers of awkward silences"
Finnish Design Shop has unveiled a collection of open-ended wooden toys during Helsinki Design Week, created in collaboration with different Nordic designers to mark the retailer's 20th anniversary. More
Four materials from Helsinki Design Week that explore the potential of cellulose
A garment clad with iridescent wooden sequins is among the projects on display at the Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition at Finland's Aalto University, demonstrating innovative applications of cellulose. More
William Floyd Maclean designs modular timber furniture that "considers a wider picture"
Somerset-based designer William Floyd Maclean has created Somer, a collection of freestanding demountable wooden cabinets designed for disassembly, which will launch at London Design Festival. More
"Lots of design festivals only present the end result" says Helsinki Design Week's Anni Korkman
Independent local designers are opening up their studios during Helsinki Design Week to demystify their creative processes, explains festival programme director Anni Korkman in this interview. More
Eight sumptuous members' clubs united by luxury interiors
A dog-shaped bronze sculpture and pale pink onyx basins feature in our latest lookbook, which collects a selection of lavish members' clubs from around the world. More
Ten must-see installations at London Design Festival 2024
In the run-up to this year's London Design Festival, we have selected 10 installations, exhibitions and other standout projects taking place across the city from 14 to 22 September. More
Pharrell Williams creates space-themed Lego set to make players "feel seen and empowered"
Producer Pharrell Williams has unveiled the Over the Moon Lego set, including a gold-hued spacecraft and Lego's widest range of customisable minifigure skin tones. More
IKEA turns classic blue shopping bag into portable pillow
Swedish furniture brand IKEA has recreated its recognisable Frakta carrier bag as a "huggable" padded shopper called Resten, which can be used as a pillow while on the go. More
Daniel Heckscher announced as Stockholm Furniture Fair director
Former Note Design Studio architect Daniel Heckscher will take over from Hanna Nova Beatrice as director for Stockholm Furniture Fair and Stockholm Design Week. More
Linda Boronkay selects bold shapes and colours for The Sessile
Former Soho House design director Linda Boronkay drew on her experience of members' clubs when creating communal spaces at The Sessile, a rentable apartment block in north London. More
Loewe store in Seoul designed as "art collector's home"
Spanish fashion house Loewe paid homage to its own craft history in this Seoul store, which features artwork including a multi-level bamboo sculpture and a basket woven entirely from horse hair. More
Eight eclectic self-designed homes by architects and designers
Our latest lookbook collects eight dwellings that were self-designed by architects and designers including Mexico-based Ludwig Godefroy and London studio Holloway Li. More
Aesop clads London store with tactile bars of soap
Skincare brand Aesop has opened a minimalist store in London's Knightsbridge, featuring a "soap corridor" created with uniform tiles made from the everyday bathroom product. More
Eight wooden kitchens that make the most of the material
Swirly cabinets and oak-lined ceilings feature in our latest lookbook, which collects eight residential kitchens from around the world where wood takes centre stage. More