More than just an archetypal doll, Mattel’s Barbie is now a little more inclusive.
We are continuing a series on iconic design with a quick look at a controversial product when it comes to […]
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Lifestyle Design
The word lifestyle refers to the particular way, values and ideas in which a person or group lives. When we talk about Lifestyle Design, we refer to products that acquire a value that goes beyond their function and become part of people's lives as a sort of declaration of their personality.
Achille Castiglioni is the designer that draws around himself a world of curiosity
Achille Castiglioni is part of that generation of creatives that crucially contributed to the Italian miracle after World War II, […]
From jewelry to furniture, Nanna Ditzel is the versatile lady of Nordic design
Born in Copenhagen in 1923, in the mid 40s Nanna Dietzel started practicing with ebony, giving life with her touch […]
Braun designs are simple, useful and built to last
It’s been a century since 1921, when Max Braun, a mechanical engineer, opened a small engineering store in Frankfurt, producing […]
Swiss brand Franke has mastered the art of smart kitchens
With over 100 years in the industry, Franke understands that a kitchen should be as unique and intuitive as you. […]
Is Art Nouveau making a comeback? Here’s a design guide, just in case
Based on your reaction to a few posts we have shared recently, we noticed a great interest in Art Nouveau. […]
Charles and Ray Eames were the first designers to mass-produce molded plywood with compound curves
Looking back at the history of design, it looks like many landmark contributions at the heart of architecture and design’s […]
Introducing new Natuzzi’s Spring-Summer selection for 2021
Since its foundation in 1959, when Pasquale Natuzzi opened his first workshop, Natuzzi’s mission is to create harmony in the […]
When materials shape function – Interview with Paolo Ulian
Born in Massa-Carrara in Italy, in 1961, Paolo Ulian completed a painting degree at the Acadamy of Fine Arts in […]
10 playful furniture and homeware designs
We asked our audience on Instagram what they would like us to write about and they said ‘Playful Furniture’. So, […]
Blown away – Dyson’s key to success is failure
Today, Dyson’s yearly revenues grew to more than 5 billion pounds. When James Dyson and his wife moved into their […]
Costume sofa is the new seating system by Stefan Diez for Magis
Modular through and through, the new Costume sofa system from Stefan Diez is pragmatic, transformable and protects resources. Up until […]
