On the 10th anniversary of Finland being named World Design Capital in 2012, its sustainable capital city is set to launch its inaugural Design Helsinki festival. The Nordic design event, is set to showcase the best in contemporary Scandinavian design…
Collectible, the international fair for 21st century collectible design, is returning this year for its fifth edition in Brussels, from 20th-22nd May. Seeking to continuously push the boundaries of creativity, the fair features a refined selection of established and emerging galleries,…
“As a collective, we need to stop buying cheap, poorly designed products that contribute to a throwaway culture and start designing well-crafted products based on the core principles of reducing, reusing and recycling.” Richard Jones, designer-maker and founder of Jott…
“I am a romantic, ecologically inspired warrior first, driven by a desire to contribute to our culture and times, before I am committed to any bottom line.” Matthew Burt, designer and co-founder of Matthew Burt Furniture. Renowned for working with…
“The country which gives the most nutrition to my curiosity is Japan. Ever since visiting in 2018, I have been mindful to adopt Japanese principles such as having a connection with nature, and creating balance, harmony, and a respect for…
“We work to sustain and maintain, not pointlessly grow and develop. Sustainable business is about finding a balance between how much good work you can do well, without chasing profit for its own sake.” Ben Fowler, co-founder and maker, Marque…
Danish design house Fritz Hansen is introducing two iconic furniture pieces by Poul Kjærholm as part of its 150th anniversary celebrations. Conceived at Fritz Hansen in 1952, the PK0 A™ chair and the previously unreleased PK60™ coffee table embody the…
Online design marketplace The Invisible Collection has opened the doors to its new London home, welcoming visitors in to discover interiors inspiration aplenty. Forming a new creative hub for the brand, the three-storey Mews property in Marylebone has been sustainably…
“I have high hopes that fungi-based materials are the solution for many environmental issues in the future. There is the possibility that they will replace the use of both animal leather and plastics,” Mari Koppanen, Finnish designer and Ph.D. student. Multi-disciplinary…
With its new Plybord furniture collection, Blå Station has taken on the challenge of turning well-tempered fir plywood into objects of desire. Plybord consists of three versatile seating designs, meeting all occasions when you need a seat, a stool, or…
The Design Museum has named British furniture designer Mac Collins as the inaugural winner of its annual Ralph Saltzman Prize. Amongst a shortlist of four other designers, Mac Collins was invited to present his work to a selection panel of…
Danish design brand Muuto has reintroduced its much-loved Fiber Chair in an innovative composite of recycled plastic and wood fibres. This eco-conscious version of the Fiber Armchair and Side Chair, which was originally launched in 2014, is a result of…
The contemporary Shaker-inspired F Chair, originally created by furniture designer Rasmus Bækkel Fex, has been restyled in fumed oak with a hand-woven natural linen seat. Danish furniture brand Brdr. Krüger has introduced this new take on the F Chair design which has…
Architectural designer John Pawson has created the timber Frame table for Nikari based on a dining table for his own family farmhouse in the Cotswolds. A master of design that is modest in character yet speaks volumes through its warm…
In true Scandinavian style, the new pouf by Vipp combines a beautifully simple aesthetic with blissful levels of comfort. It’s the latest addition to the furniture collection by the Danish brand, designed to offer an extra seat or act as…
