Can the mop become a design object? From invisible utility to domestic desire
Today, visual storytelling and emotional projection are transforming objects associated with domestic labour into increasingly refined presences within the home, […]
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Smart Living
Smart living is redefining how we interact with the spaces and objects around us. Here you'll find a curated selection of articles exploring the intersection of technology and everyday life — from connected homes and intelligent products to the design thinking behind solutions that make living simpler, more efficient, and more human.
SMEG at Milan Design Week 2026 marks a new approach to reframing its heritage
At Salone del Mobile, and within the dense program of EuroCucina 2026, the kitchen returns to the center of the […]
B!POD: Material science shaping everyday food preservation
In design – as in every field – the most relevant innovation is often invisible. It does not appear (only) […]
BorromeoDeSilva reshaping SMEG’s visual grammar with Musa
BorromeoDeSilva collaborations with SMEG on Musa space within a broader reflection on the role of the kitchen today – no […]
Compact by design: Roca’s Avant toilet system
What do we search in a bathroom? The question tends to return the same set of priorities – efficiency, hygiene, […]
A new iteration of audio mastery, redesigned to belong in the interior
There is a particular tension that runs through most consumer audio design. The technology inside a speaker is often extraordinary […]
Exploring the hidden life in your garden with Behold Cam-1
After moving from a city apartment to a house with a garden, designer Pete Lacey began to notice some tracks […]
What if a radiator was the centrepiece of your living room?
Every home has a few objects that always stick out, no matter how carefully placed. Radiators are often one of […]
A new sparkle: Smeg introduces its soda maker
Italian appliance manufacturer Smeg has carved out a distinctive niche in the kitchen appliance world, known for transforming everyday devices […]
Metric: visual rhythm and modularity for contemporary interiors
In a design landscape increasingly focused on flexibility and connection, Metric sofa introduces a modular seating system that responds to […]
What if your side table cared for you?
An object that reimagines the home robot. Designed by industrial designer Abin Rajendran, the Bable side table blurs the line […]
A smart lamp to bring wellness and sunlight indoors
Between office hours, screen time, and transit routines, it’s easy to forget how little sunlight we actually get. However, UV […]
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