Design should « blend into the background of everyday life » says Naoto Fukasawa
Ecological concerns and the pressures of the modern world mean designers no longer have the luxury of seeing their work as a form of self-expression, Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa tells Dezeen in this interview. Read more
Ying Gao’s All Mirrors clothing responds to the observer’s gaze
Montreal-based designer Ying Gao has created a pair of garments embedded with soft mirrors and eye-tracking robotic components that transform when people look at them. Read more
Creative Ways to Integrate Brand Identity into Apparel
Image by EyeEm via freepik While a well-designed logo is a cornerstone of brand recognition, limiting your swag, merch, uniforms and custom apparel to just logo placement misses a vast landscape of opportunities. To truly stand out and make a lasting impression, your business can explore innovative ways to integrate your brand identity into apparel—moving …
Ste Marie designs « dreamlike » interior for Toronto luggage store
Waxed plaster walls, rainbow onyx surfaces and an olive tree create a spa-like atmosphere inside the store that Canadian studio Ste Marie has designed for luggage brand Monos. Read more
Urko Sanchez Architects prioritises reusable materials for temporary school in Nairobi
Architecture studio Urko Sánchez Architects has created a series of classrooms for a school in Nairobi, Kenya, which are wrapped in wooden logs to blend into their forested surroundings. Read more
Eight retail stores that make a statement with metal
For our latest lookbook, we’ve rounded up eight retail spaces that use metal to define their interiors, demonstrating its ability to elevate the shopping experience. Read more
Patterns of Life installation recreates homes destroyed by domicide
Data journalist and illustrator Mona Chalabi has worked with architecture studio Situ to examine the proposed international crime of domicide in Patterns of Life, an installation at the Smithsonian Design Triennial at New York’s Cooper Hewitt museum. Read more
Multitude of Sins founder revamps own apartment with « interplay of artistry and function »
Multitude of Sins founder Smita Thomas has used brutalist forms and whimsical elements to overhaul her duplex apartment in Bengaluru. Read more
Jordana Maisie looks to Mexican craft for NYC restaurant interior
Mexican architecture and materials have informed the interior of this restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, designed by LA-based Jordana Maisie Design Studio. Read more
Nimtim Architects creates « textured envelope » for Hemp House extension
Hempcrete and timber form the rough-hewn walls of this south London house extension, designed by local studio Nimtim Architects with a focus on low-carbon materials. Read more
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