Holy Carp!: the iconic soy sauce fish turns compostable
Single-use packaging has quietly become one of the most widespread by-products of contemporary consumption patterns, reflecting a culture increasingly shaped […]
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Innovative materials
Discover how Innovative Materials are influencing and changing the world of design. From advanced bamboo materials to upcycling furniture and recycled textiles, enjoy a curated selection of Innovative Materials related publications.
The power of sculpting atmosphere of Fenna Kosfeld
Fenna Kosfeld is a young German-born artist and material explorer who works between Germany and Barcelona, with the goal of […]
Soft structures: 9 inflatable design projects
Transparency, lightness, boldness, pop-culture references: inflatable design remains compelling precisely because it sits at the intersection of immediacy and imagination. […]
NIKE drives innovation with Sport Offense and 4 new technologies
Nike continues to lead the way in innovation in technical apparel for athletes with a new strategy called Sport Offense. […]
CIFF Guangzhou 2026: connecting design, industry, and the future of living
As global supply chains continue to evolve and the boundaries between production, design, and consumption become increasingly fluid, CIFF Guangzhou […]
An innovative strategy to recycle unused cigarette filters
This Irish start-up Rezero develops material solutions by recovering pre-consumer cigarette filters made of cellulose acetate, giving them a second […]
Designing with the ocean: Sway’s rise in seaweed packaging
For years, innovation in sustainable materials hovered between aspiration and reality. Many prototypes promised much, but few products managed to […]
Iris Ceramica Group’s “Magical Journey” landed in Paris
During Maison&Objet – In the City January 2026 edition, Iris Ceramica Group brought its ongoing narrative project The Magical Journey […]
Natural Quartz: stone as a landscape of light
Stone has traditionally been associated with solidity, permanence, and opacity. It is a material rooted in mass, weight, and tactile […]
Active Surfaces® bring innovation to Florence’s historic markets
In the heart of Florence lie two of the city’s most symbolic landmarks, serving both as a reference point 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, […]
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 […]
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