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For good reason, the lighting designer is often an interiors project's unsung hero. The deft touch of those who know a thing or two about creating and/or enhancing mood, is often the touch that defines a project as having a wow factor that can...
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Surely even those who regularly reside underneath the proverbial rock will be aware that the humble burger is no longer, well, humble. Hamburglar has rinsed his dozy mate Ronald, and around the world the meat patty has become big gourmet news - any...
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From distorted realities, through a revived DIY punk spirit, on to ramshackle post-industrial roughness and as far as the downright bizarre - our collection of posts that look forward to trends we hope to shape creativity in 2013 (by looking...
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Ahh the joy of hotel living: brew yourself a nice cuppa, flick through the paid blue movies - and all whilst your Corby Trouser Press is doing its business on your Marks & Spencers suit. Then it's off to the bar/diner for a chicken tikka masala...
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If there's one thing we love, it's creatives throwing genres, styles, dogmas and trends together like a seasoned mixologist, and giving them a good ol'session in a cocktail mixer (think more Bryan Brown than Tom Cruise). Like a good cocktail, a...
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Looking shiny glass, steel and polished ceramics up and down like a whisky-soiled rockstar coughing blood in Justin Bieber's face - rickety industrialism, excessive clutter and a distinct aversion to touching up paint jobs were high on the list...
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Who hasn't logged on to Facebook, seen a status update from someone they haven't talked to in person since 1995 about how crowded Tesco's car park was this morning, and suddenly felt the urge to smash something with a 3-iron? Don't worry, you're not...
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Pop-ups, theme-bars, hidden restaurants... once genre-defying, now so passé darling. What do you do when breaking the norm becomes the norm? You kidnap said norm, lock it up in a basement, and torture it until it's broken again. That's what....
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In the second of our posts that look back to our favourite features from 2012, in the hope that they'll continue to shape trends, themes and influences for creativity in 2013 - we're highlighting the pioneering spirit of doing it for yourself,...
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We ducked out of the usual end of year reviews for 2012, bypassing the nostalgia of what will undoubtedly be a tough year to top, partly as we're so busy with our Create GB book and a whole host of exciting new developments to the website; but...
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Ah Miami. The place where you party in the city where the heat is on, all night on the beach till the break of dawn. The place where Crockett and Tubbs bust some balls in pink linen suits, and protect the locals from the fearsome likes of Phil...
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As smartphones continue to replace our brains as the most important information-holding device on the planet, apps are continually evolving and innovating; often creating entirely new solutions to problems that we often didn't even know existed....
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...