Journal
“The movement of living creatures triggers sensations, emotions and communication,” says Bob de Graaf. “In 2011, I made a radio controlled box with an abstract ‘head’ on it, and released it in a park in Eindhoven. I was the...
The Edit
With Hallowe'en coming up at the end of the month, we thought you'd like some fancy dress costume ideas... No. No we didn't, in fact this is Jan Pieter Kaptein introducing the characters from his art school assignment The Second-Self Laboratory,...
The Edit
Fancy a bit of Pop Art? How about a double dollop of Pop Art? How would you like to strip naked and dive headfirst into a swimming pool full of lovely, lovely Pop Art? Put your clothes back on you weirdos, this exhibition might make you take leave...
Journal
Now, 3D renders are not something you'll see too much of here at We Heart, we try and keep things rooted in reality to a certain degree - what's the use in seeing how a building/hotel/bar is going to look, just wait until you see how it does look....
The Edit
Prepare to know more about African textile design techniques than you did this morning, in particular bogalan, which uses mud or clay to shield sections of cloth from paint or dye, leaving the area underneath untouched. Boubacar Doumbia is one of...
Journal
Twenty of the biggest names in architecture and design. Twenty very special doll's houses. A host of contributing artists. One big auction night for charity. On 11 November these models, from the likes of Zaha Hadid Architects, Adjaye Associates and...
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...
The Edit
Now in its fourth year, the Wallpaper* Handmade exhibition is fast becoming a staple of the annual design calendar. Imagine, if you will, Jonathan Bell (Transport & Technology Correspondent at Wallpaper* magazine) makes the crazy suggestion...
Journal
Never mind the ghastly passport mugshots, everyone knows the real purpose of shopping centre photo booths is cramming your mates into for a face-pulling competition. They do lack a little room for manoeuvre though, which is where the Thermobooth...
The Edit
Libraries are under threat? Try telling that to Birmingham. The city has just had a spanking new one, and The Discovery Season curated by Capsule is holding an 18-week series of events exploring how libraries can remain relevant – even essential...
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...
The Edit
Rugs on the floor, certainly. Rugs on the walls, occasionally. But a sculptural rug standing horizontally in the middle of a room? That isn't something one sees every day, although it is much easier to look at without putting a crick in one's...
City Notes
Bringing understated Scandinavian elegance to the edge of Warsaw’s historic Old Town, PURO Warszawa Stare Miasto is the latest addition to the design-led hotel group’s growing Polish portfolio, and possibly their most considered space...
City Notes
In Milan’s ever-evolving Isola district, MOGO has arrived on the scene, offering a destination where music, mixology, and modern Japanese cuisine come together in a high-design setting that will have aesthetics addicts frothing at the mouth. A...
City Notes
Opening its doors in February 2025, Ned’s Club Washington, DC marks the second collaboration between Soho House’s luxury brand and the design and architecture experts at Stonehill Taylor. Set across the 9th to 12th floors of two historic...
City Notes
After a century spent as apartment residences, and following a meticulous two-year transformation, Hotel Granada reopened its Spanish Colonial archways to guests in August 2024. Located at 1302 West Peachtree Street NW, this 120-room property now...
Dispatches
Buying a car can be a minefield. It doesn’t have to be, though! Indeed, there are plenty of simple ways you can simplify the process of purchasing a vehicle. Using a professional car history checking app is undoubtedly one of the best options in...
Dispatches
Many people dream of turning a creative interest — writing, design, art, photography, music — into a meaningful career. The leap from something enjoyed as a hobby to a fulfilling profession can feel both thrilling and daunting. Yet it’s...
Dispatches
Plumbing may not always be at the forefront of design conversations, but the comfort of our homes depends on it just as much as light, texture, and space. The gentle hum of a well-functioning water system is often invisible—until something goes...
Dispatches
Everyone loves the feeling of arriving at a charming vacation retreat. What if you could bring that travel vibe into your own home? With thoughtful design choices, your living room can feel like a curated destination. From tactile fabrics...