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The Edit
Product design fans were in Wonderland at 19 Greek Street during September's London Design Festival, as a host of emerging talents joined some established names for a showcase of the best and most innovative work in the field. Technology was a...
Technology
Camberwell was forever immortalised as the birthplace of the Camberwell Carrot, the ludicrous superjoint made by Danny the dealer in Withnail and I, and Nick Brennan of the more recent Camberwell Collective product design group - recently exhibiting...
Journal
I walked through the doors of the Ognisko Polskie (literally ‘Polish fireplace’, but we’re told it’s the Polish Hearth Club) and was confronted by the hustle and bustle of something not quite ready. Dustsheets hid unknown masses, workmen...
Interiors
With house prices on the high side at the moment, a lot of people are being forced to rent, which is fine until the landlord sticks the price up and it's time to shift your 18th Century mahogany chest of drawers down seven flights of stairs and into...
Journal
Prepare to parse more peppery parlance than that chap Peter did when he picked a peck of pickled ones. The versatile spice is one of the most widely used in world cookery, as well as causing sneezes in old cartoons of course, but it was pepper's...
Interiors
Any fans of the Blue Peter “makes” out there? Still upset that your recreation of Tracy Island turned out looking more like Mount Etna? Salvation is at hand! Here's something we spotted at TENT London that you can try at home – just make sure...
Interiors
Founded in 2002 and launched at IMM Cologne in 2003, HAY has founded its way into the hearts of British design fans, through the pioneering use of neon and pastel colours, graphic design elements and accessible price points. The brand represents all...
London
London indie outlet Darkroom currently looks like an explosion at a liquorice allsorts factory as it plays host to the So Sottsass Season, a rather splendidly shouty collection of candy-coloured geometry-driven products based on the work of Italian...
Journal
I once worked for a top London advertising agency. The walls were lined with tiny smoke-filled offices in which highly paid creative teams lay on sofas dreaming up brilliant ideas for expensive ad campaigns. Several teams were often briefed on the...
Journal
Publishing has changed a lot in recent times. These days, anyone with a computer can put their stuff out into the world with a couple of bits of software and an internet connection – whether or not it's worth the effort is another question, but...
Journal
The Royal College of Art is undoubtedly an top notch breeding ground for fledgling designers, but all the study in the world won't pay the bills once the scrolls have been handed out and the mortar boards tossed gaily in the air. During this year's...
Lifestyle
We Heart's collective tootsies are only just getting back to somewhere resembling normality, as four days manning our pop-up Create GB shop at Tent London, during this year's London Design Festival, left them in serious need of attention. In amongst...
Stuff Crush
“I am not sure whether my father totally understood my fascination with his photographs of package holidays,” explains artist Jake Clark, whose obsession with seaside resort architecture has been informed by his childhood growing up in the...
City Notes
Opening today, 28 February, Hôtel Hana Paris is the latest addition to the Adresses Hotels Collection, a fancy group of decadent boutique hotels that includes Monsieur George and Saint Tropez's La Ponche; the five-star luxury property set to...
City Notes
Passing away at the age of 60 in May 2021, Michelangelo Lovelace was a Cleveland-based artist renowned for his vibrant paintings depicting quotidian scenes of urban life, policing, poverty, war, and personal investigations of Black Identity....
City Notes
An urban sanctuary so laid back it's horizontal, Pátio do Tijolo is a truly beautiful 24-room boutique hotel that offers its guests a fusion of authentic Lisbon tradition with soothing contemporary aesthetics. Drawing on the 'slow life' concept,...
Dispatches
Borrowing money to fund a trip is generally not smart. But it is an option for those without sufficient funds. You could save to finance your dream trip, but that can take years. Likewise, it might not always be feasible, especially when...
Dispatches
For passionate food enthusiasts, travel isn't just about exploring new landscapes; it's a chance to embark on a delicious adventure! Culinary travel, the art of journeying with taste buds in tow, is booming in popularity. This blog post is your...
Dispatches
When it comes to immersing yourself in the vibrant floral scene of Hong Kong, finding the perfect florist in the city is essential. Whether you're in search of exquisite blooms for a special occasion or simply want to add a touch of natural beauty...
Dispatches
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