Thai Design at the crossroads of tradition and innovation
At the Salone del Mobile in Milan, the Host & Home 2026 section comes to life within the Thailand Pavilion, […]
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Collectible design is no longer defined solely by rarity or exclusivity. Limited-edition pieces, one-off creations and finely crafted objects that blur the boundaries between design, art and craftsmanship. As the field continues to evolve, DesignWanted follows a new generation of designers and makers redefining what makes an object collectible, often through exceptional materials, artisanal processes and experimental approaches. Coverage extends beyond established galleries to independent fairs, emerging platforms and niche exhibitions, uncovering the people and projects expanding the definition of collectible design.
Mastering materials: The future of Thai design
Materials often shape the identity of a project as much as form or function. At Host & Home 2026, presented […]
Hidescapes: What if leather waste could hide a new form of art?
“Waste is not a problem to hide, but a resource to explore.”This reflection from Payam Askari is the driving force […]
The boutique hotel in Japan that turned Heian into a design language
There is a site a short walk from Genji Kyoto where, more than a thousand years ago, a garden mansion […]
A new collection that treats rugs as visual compositions
There are designers who treat the rug as a floor covering, and there are those who treat it as a […]
EDIT Napoli 2026’s open call reframes editorial design today
The opening of the call for the eighth edition of EDIT Napoli 2026 marks a precise moment within the contemporary […]
Shepard Fairey brings his language to Poltrona Frau’s iconic Archibald armchair
Poltrona Frau continues to explore the dialogue between design and the visual arts through a new collaboration with Shepard Fairey, […]
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 […]
FORMA’s first edition, Madrid’s collectible design fair
As Madrid Design Festival moves on to its 9th year of exhibitions, a little sibling has been added to its […]
A conversation on material research and expressive form with David Raymond
In recent years, a new wave of design studios has appeared at the nexus of collectible design, material research, and […]
MuseoCity 2026 links art, design, and cultural enterprise in Milan
Culture belongs to everyone. With this spirit, Milano MuseoCity 2026 returns, an initiative spread across the city that each year […]
Difane: laying the groundwork for the rise of Mexican design
Founded by Andrea Gadsden and Fernanda Salamanca, Difane is a Mexico City-based platform and gallery dedicated to contemporary Mexican design. […]
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