Working on the level of the public, thinking about the bigger issues
A clear manifesto of MVRDV sentiment and method can be found in The Why Factory mission: the firm’s in-house research […]
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Design icons
Design icons are those who have made the history of this industry or represent a benchmark at present. This section is dedicated to the protagonists of the world of design: designers, companies, studios, who set new, higher standards with their activities.
His minimalist, elegant and sophisticated style is a trademark in his body of work
The Sunderland-born, Hong Kong-based designer, Michael Young, can only be described as a design rockstar. His personality, appearance, and, above […]
The ‘Olivetti style’: modernity, beauty and functionality
Olivetti was founded in 1908 when Camillo Olivetti started a mass production of the first Italian typewriter. Later on, his […]
Lightness and transparency, Norman Foster is the undisputed Lord of the glass
A good starting point to understand the greatness and uniqueness of Sir Norman Foster stylistic behavior is his own working […]
An Italian story of rebellion and persistence gave birth to the iconic brand Magis
Magis‘ story tells us Eugenio Perazza, its founder, is one of the most copied design entrepreneurs in design. These days […]
Marcel Wanders’ wonders – The contemporary renaissance of humanism
With a mission to create an environment of love and to bring back humanity in the world of design, Marcel […]
Gensler’s winning method, a global reach with a local touch
Fellow of both the American Institute of Architects and the International Interior Design Association, Art Gensler founded Gensler in 1965 […]
The origins and essence of minimalism in Design and Architecture
Minimalism is a style that has in its essence the essential. It tries to get the most out of the […]
Rem Koolhaas, the evasive master of postmodern architecture
Any definition of Rem Koolhaas fails to capture the career and the spirit of a man who is always looking […]
A true ambassador of the Italian design excellence in the world
To have an idea of the impact that a brand like Cappellini has on the international design scene, the extent […]
Vitra is much more than a brand but rather a staple of design
Established in 1950, Vitra has left its mark in design history through its transcending path. Starting as a furniture producer, […]
Successor to the Bauhaus – Dieter Rams’ design philosophy was, in a word: simple
When in 1961 the Braun brothers promoted a 20-something architect to the direction of the design department, little did they […]
