Chinese designer Xu Ming and French architect Virginie Moriette founded Studio MVW in 2006 in Shanghai. We spoke with the duo to find out more about their backgrounds, inspirations, processes and approach to interior design, architecture and limited-edition objets d'art and furniture

Hong Kong’s Studio Florian and Christine designed the Tai O light using location-specific waste materials and working in collaboration with local marine craftspeople. We speak with the designers to find out more about the project, which highlights Hong Kong’s microplastic pollution problem and the value of heritage crafts in sustainable design

Founded in 2019 by fashion designer Ilse Bos and architect Sagar Chitrakar, multidisciplinary Kathmandu-based design practice Studio NEBA combines geographical influences to create spaces, fashion and furniture

Sydney-based Daniel Boddam’s Coast collection is inspired by travel, adventure and Freedom; designed to bring the outdoors in, these pieces imbue any space with a sense of calm, balance and wellbeing

The husband and wife founded Seoul- and Europe-based Studio Word in 2018 with the aim of creating neutral objects with a clear purpose. We speak to them to find out more about their journey and practise

In 2019, we partnered with boutique family-run ceramic producer Yarnnakarn Arts & Crafts Studio on our first product collaboration. This year, the Bangkok brand celebrates its 10-year anniversary

Karimoku Case Study is a collaborative project between Japan’s largest wooden furniture producer and top architects from around the world

Crafts on Peel is a new not-for-profit organisation that aims to preserve and encourage the appreciation of the city’s artisanal heritage by pairing traditional craftspeople with of-the-moment designers and artists

Gabriel Tan’s demeanour is humble and thoughtful. His clothing is never loud, his manner of speech never bombastic. His personality reflects his oeuvre, where design is always centred on natural materials, simple functionality and nuance

The founders of Hong Kong studio Bean Buro discuss their latest project, a calm office space in the city, inspired by traditional Japanese architecture, where employee comfort and wellbeing are the top priorities

PiN Metal Life combines industrial waste with an artist’s eye to create lighting designs unlike anything you’ve seen

At this spring’s Design Shanghai, Design Anthology sat down with Furong Chen, recipient of the inaugural show’s Emerging Chinese Designer award who has now returned as an exhibitor. Chen talks about his journey as a designer, what he’s learned along the way and how the award has helped shape the early years of his career

Conceptual designer Hans Tan uses pottery as a medium to contemplate issues as diverse as mass consumption and heritage

Resident takes a global perspective on furniture design, working with a roster of international designers to produce pieces that emphasise quality and timelessness

Fair trade and thoughtful aesthetics feature in equal measure at Melbourne store Pan After

Acclaimed designer and theorist Kenya Hara shares his thoughts on simplicity versus emptiness

We spoke with JJ Acuna of JJA / Bespoke Studio, about his newest interiors project for retro gaming company Analogue

A look at some of the responses to curatorial director Aric Chen’s theme of ‘Elements: Water’ at this year’s edition of Design Miami/

An unglazed stoneware vase with flower bud lines; a paper-thin sake pitcher with a matte silver patina; a light maple spoon for scooping tea leaves. These are among an assortment of Japanese treasures handcrafted by contemporary artisans and lovingly curated by the eagle-eyed couple behind Analogue Life, a design shop and gallery in Nagoya