Cork, code, and a question about what forests will look like in 50 years
What happens when you train an artificial intelligence on the plants of a greenhouse — and then ask it to […]
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Collectible
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.
Jusoor Design Collections lands in Milan, framing Saudi Design as a practice of exchange
Five Saudi designers, three international collaborations, one room at Pinacoteca di Brera during a week when every courtyard in Milan […]
The sculptural pragmatism of Muller Van Severen: where art and industry converge
When we look at the work of Muller Van Severen, it is easy to fall into the trap of labeling […]
Tailored furniture and home accessories: Thai craft meets contemporary living
From April 21 to 26, 2026, the Host & Home section within the Thailand Pavilion at the Salone del Mobile […]
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, […]
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 […]
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