A disposable camera designed to outlast the last shot
For decades, the disposable camera has embodied one of the most contradictory objects in contemporary visual culture. On one hand, […]
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Product design is the intersection of problem-solving, ideas, materials, art, and technology. Product design translates the insights from all these fields of knowledge merging them into innovative applications for real-world scenarios. Due to ever-increasing consumption and specific market demands, product designers play a central role in shaping consumer habits and carry a big responsibility towards our planet and society.
Papershell, when material becomes the model
In a time when sustainability risks becoming a marketing cliché, Papershell stands out for one simple reason: it puts the […]
alter. Tokyo: A new design event for cross-disciplinary collaboration
Across the world, various design weeks, events, and curated exhibitions take place, aiming to showcase the best of the design […]
From fast food to fine dining: what kind of design education are we cooking?
Just before the Christmas holidays, I found a rare moment to pause and reflect while waiting to board a flight—an […]
Pininfarina reimagines Lancôme beauty into timeless art
Pininfarina celebrates its 95th anniversary by bringing its refined design expertise to Lancôme, the French brand synonymous with beauty, for […]
10 designers and studios with a distinct vision
Over the course of 2025, we explored and interviewed a range of remarkable creative practices at DesignWanted, highlighting, among others, […]
Understanding the hidden world of acoustics in interior design
An underestimated, but key part of interior design lies in what you cannot see: acoustics. Any space can be beautifully […]
Seoul Design Festival: From showcase to discourse
The Seoul Design Festival, established in 2002 and maintaining significant industry stature, is the premier showcase of design culture, hosted […]
Designtide Tokyo is back: 3 weeks dedicated to design dialogue and emerging voices
After successfully relaunching in 2024 after a twelve-year hiatus, Designtide Tokyo is returning this year with an ambitious and expanded […]
When inspiration becomes a design model: the workflow behind nurholz
One of the most exciting things about this design era is how unpredictable the designer’s path has become. Old patterns […]
From waste to resource: recovering plastics following a Circular Economy Model
Although most of the raw materials used by industry today are not yet recycled, recovery—particularly of plastics—is growing steadily and […]
The new metric of design influence
Seoul consistently utilises design to address intricate urban challenges. Embodying this forward-thinking ethos, the Seoul Design Award 2025 champions design […]
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