Where is contemporary African design going?
The Africa International Design Awards (AIDA) just announced the winners of its first-ever edition, closing a submissions cycle that pulled […]
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Design spans products, services, systems and experiences that influence everyday life. This section brings together articles covering industrial design, product design, emerging practices, creative collaborations and the ideas shaping the discipline across different industries. At DesignWanted, design is presented as a field that connects creativity with production, technology, business and culture. The editorial selection follows established studios, independent designers and emerging voices, highlighting projects that reflect current developments across the design industry.
Does Ferrari Luce deserve a second chance?
Back in May 2026, Ferrari revealed the prototype of its first electric car, Luce. In Italian, it means “light,” and […]
How to stop accidentally killing your houseplants with Helix
Most plant pots are passive objects: they hold soil, shape, and when a plant outgrows one, you get a new […]
A new standard for water safety: the Mamuli-Surf Helmet
“Safety First” is a universal expression that we have all heard at least once in our lives, however, when it […]
Jia CURATED 2026: a festival rooted in the Indonesian landscape
From the 13th to the 17th of August 2026, Jia CURATED returns to Bali for its fifth edition, bringing together […]
The pulse of design: Maison&Objet unveils its new identity
September is the month of restarting, the beginning of the end of the year – and also the month in […]
What if design could make science irresistible to kids?
Inside a growing number of Italian primary school classrooms, science is something children build, shake and observe with their own […]
5 graduate projects that show what design education is for
Design education is a fairly underrepresented field in design media, despite its importance. While it is certainly possible to create […]
Designing the Design Toolkit: the hidden design behind successful workshops
Right after celebrating the Fourth of July with family and friends in the United States, the quiet days that follow […]
Marc Morro and the clarity of construction
Marc Morro is one of those designers who immediately challenge your assumptions. Looking at his objects, you might imagine a […]
Rethinking outdoor living through everyday objects
As the warmer months return, spending time outdoors becomes an increasingly important part of daily life. Terraces, gardens, parks and […]
A vending machine became a storefront for independent design
The conventional design market has many steps: galleries, companies, showrooms, retailers, which all add markups to products, leaving the designer […]
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