Journal
The current focus on We Heart is on British Design, in celebration of the Olympics, and where better to find the future of British Design, than at “the UK’s most important graduate exhibition” (if they do say so themselves!), New Designers....
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As all eyes turn to Stratford today, one of the most subtle - yet sublime - visual delights on show will be a series of canvas banners circling Populous' imposing Olympic Stadium. Wrap, a sequence of 56 colours breathing life into the typically...
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Frustrated by the lack of innovation versus the abundance of waste, in both high-end and high-street fashion (the former Chelsea college of Art and RCA graduate has worked for the likes of Louis Vuitton, H&M and Sonia Rykiel), textile designer...
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Founded in 2009 by Xavier Sheriff and Gemma Ruse, StudioXAG are a magic-weaving duo whose work we've featured before (here, here and here). No surprise then, that we're fans of the spells they've cast upon many a shop window; their works for the...
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Pedestrians passing by this double-fronted property may be charmed by the simplicity of the whitewashed Edwardian façade, but they can have no idea of the storming design that has been cooked up out back. Approaching the property from the back,...
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Rockman & Rockman are an East London-based duo with heritage firmly in their hearts. Their Shoreditch studio is surrounded by Victorian and Edwardian buildings built specifically to house workshops, factories, showrooms, warehouses and timber yards...
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The draconian rules being enforced by London 2012's big-name sponsors has certainly left a bitter taste in the mouths of many over the last few weeks, so, when invited over to the Olympic Park last Thursday by Coca-Cola, the looming spectre of big...
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Launching her debut wallpaper collection at last September's 100% Design, North East-based Kirath Ghundoo dishes up a truly eye-bashing dose of vivid geometric frenzy. Her mismatched shapes, colours and patterns are a potential killer for migraine...
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With clients like Selfridges, Stella McCartney, Ritz-Carlton Hotels and London Design Museum, Spitalfields-based Giles Miller Studio are an internationally renowned maker of innovative surfaces. From retail spaces and pop-up bars, to a cardboard...
The Edit
Gloomy? Grim? Clinically depressed? Then you must live in Britain, where the country’s weather contrives to dampen even the liveliest spirits with one of the worst examples of a summer since Noah was a lad. If you’re fed up with asking...
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Judy Robinson, aka Paper Tango, is an artist on a mission to push souvenirs up the luxe ladder. Her SPOTS LONDON series of intricately laser-cut gift cards offer up chic-origami interpretations of London's many landmark buildings. Our favourite, of...
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London-based designers Studio Weave are a small practice with a very modern outlook on design, architecture, urban landscapes and planning. That's not to say you can expect to see steel, glass, and futurism gone mad... no, this is a studio...
City Notes
A striking new addition to Prague’s culturally minded hospitality scene, Sir Prague opens its doors inside a meticulously restored neo-Renaissance building dating back to 1884. The latest venture from Sir Hotels, this sophisticated stay blends...
City Notes
Located in Copenhagen’s tranquil Østerbro district, Amator is an attractive new spot that blends the warmth of home dining with the refinement of a contemporary café and restaurant. The brainchild of chef Mateusz Sarnowski, better known as Mati...
City Notes
Bringing a sleek blend of Japanese-inspired aesthetics and high-fidelity audio to the heart of Williamsburg, Hear & There is the latest destination for those seeking an immersive dining and drinking experience. The debut concept from...
The Edit
Marking the opening of EMOP Berlin 2025, the Helmut Newton Foundation unveils Polaroids, a striking new group exhibition celebrating the art of instant photography. A defining medium of the 1960s, Polaroid photography was revolutionary, offering...
Dispatches
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent hours filming, editing, and posting content only to see it flop. Maybe you get a couple of likes from your friends and your mom, but the reach? Flat. And when you’re trying to grow on platforms...
Dispatches
Traveling to inspiration and solitary places can refresh body and spirit. Artist travel spots are special places where peace and loneliness meet to generate innovative thoughts and deep introspection. As an artist seeking a quiet retreat or as a...
Dispatches
There are awards, and then there’s the A’ Design Award & Competition: an institution in the world of design excellence, and a long time collaborator that we're thrilled to be working with again this year. Recognised globally as the most...
Dispatches
In the quiet moments between helping hands and heartfelt responsibilities, caregivers often forget one very important person: themselves. Whether you're caring for a loved one, working in a professional role, or juggling both, self-care can feel...