DESIGNART TOKYO: what is instinct in contemporary design?
From October 31 to November 9, 2025, Tokyo became an expansive museum without walls. DESIGNART TOKYO operated under the theme […]
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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.
KOODESIGN on the strategic role of Design for Manufacturing (DfM)
Founded by Larry Koo and Natalie Chan in Hong Kong, KOODESIGN is an award-winning product design and brand-communication consultancy. Thanks […]
ZⓈONAMACO 2026 is art, design, and everything in between
When ZⓈONAMACO opens its doors from February 4 to 8, 2026, it will mark over two decades of dedication to […]
ACE by Marco Ciacci: when hearing design becomes a matter of material
In the landscape of contemporary product design, the hearing aid remains one of the least explored typologies from a formal […]
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, […]
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 […]
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