Peter Donders’ design language, between hand and algorithm
There is something about the Belgian temperament that resists the obvious. From René Magritte’s paradoxical paintings, to the fluid, hidden […]
TOPIC
Design process
One of the most fascinating things about design is what happens behind the scenes, the Design process that turns an idea into a final product. Thoughts, techniques, steps, errors, prototypes. All this teaches us how to innovate and is a benchmark from which to learn.
Using poetry with method: the workflow behind Furf Design Studio
It’s often difficult to understand what lies behind a design studio. From the outside, it looks like designers make something […]
Retablo’s furniture is poetry translated into form and matter
There is a common goal in the world of design, one that transcends tastes and trends: the desire to connect […]
Biomimicry: Mother Nature is a designer’s greatest teacher
Many designers have often said that the greatest designer of all time is Mother Nature. For billions of years, it […]
Solving architecture’s waste problem through terrazzo’s traditional craft
One of the world’s most polluting industries is the construction industry, which generates around 61% of total waste in the […]
From water to water: the Sungai Carafe uses glass waste to create wonderful ceramics
In Bali’s pristine and luxurious waters lies a troubling issue: the same rivers that feed the island’s lush rice terraces […]
Ugly Duckling: on balancing playfulness and rigour in tech
Ugly Duckling is not your typical design studio. Founded by Gihawoo in Seoul in 2010, the practice has already collaborated […]
Design models: what’s behind the innovation in methods for companies
Have you ever analyzed the design models that brands use to develop and sell a product? When we talk about […]
Recycling plastic waste with a cotton candy machine
In a world drowning in plastic waste, where less than 10% of plastic is recycled globally, a radical change to […]
How conductive liquid metals suggest new human-object interactions
In recent years, one of the new frontiers in the world of fabrics is smart textiles: a series of “intelligent” […]
Surfaces that feel: interactive textiles come to life through conductive printing
What if surfaces could sense our emotions? What if a sofa or a curtain could interact with its surroundings? This […]
Elegant gestures and cherished memories: how Cecilia Rinaldi’s creations come to life
“I believe that each of our futures is the result of many seeds that are constantly sown.” Founder of Atelier […]
View More