Aalto University immortalises early mobile tech with Nokia Design Archive
Designs from the early years of mobile phone technology will be brought to the fore in the Nokia Design Archive, an online portal being launched by Finland’s Aalto University. Read more
Adaptations exhibition intends to « celebrate and inspire creative thinking »
London’s Aram Store has unveiled the Adaptations exhibition, in partnership with Swiss modular furniture brand USM, at its own gallery in Covent Garden. Read more
Heatmap 101: Understanding the Basics of This Essential Website Tool
In the ever-evolving world of website optimization and user experience, heatmaps have emerged as an invaluable tool for businesses and marketers alike. They provide visual representations of user behavior on your website, offering insights into how visitors interact with your content. By leveraging these insights, you can make data-driven decisions to improve user experience, boost …

Japanese joinery and 3D-printed wood waste combine to form The Warp pavilion
Modular tiles, 3D printed using sawdust leftover from CLT production, were joined together without additional fixings to create this pavilion showcased by Japanese firm Mitsubishi Jisho Design at Dubai Design Week. Read more
YDR Studio organises house in Mexico around stargazing courtyard
A circular courtyard for gazing up at the stars sits at the centre of this stone-clad holiday home in Mexico, which has been designed by Guatemalan practice YDR Studio. Read more
White Arkitekter completes sculptural water tower « that will stand for centuries »
A wave-like reservoir made of concrete and elevated on nine columns forms VÄga Water Tower, which Swedish studio White Arkitekter has created in Varberg, Sweden. Read more
The top 10 cabins of 2024
From a cluster of off-grid holiday homes on the Finnish coast to a project in Arizona clad entirely in weathering Corten steel, here are 10 cabins that caught the eye in 2024. Read more
Joanna Laajisto brings classic and « lesser-known » Finnish design to Helsinki Airport lounge
Finnish airline Finnair has unveiled new lounge areas at Helsinki Airport, envisioned by local designer Joanna Laajisto to combine Nordic style and comfort. Read more
« Transparency is omnipresent » at Plan Plan’s Brooklyn restaurant Nin Hao
Tall ceilings and large windows allow light to flood the interior of this Chinese restaurant in Brooklyn, designed by New York studio Plan Plan. Read more
Tiny House is an affordable and « aspirational » housing prototype in India
Indian architects Harshit Singh Kothari and Tanvi Jain have completed Tiny House on the outskirts of Indore, a micro home prototype designed in response to India‘s shortage of affordable housing. Read more