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Daniel Boddam’s Virtual Paris Apartment
Australian architect and designer Daniel Boddam has launched an interactive virtual showroom in the form of a Paris apartment, a Haussmann-style space outfitted with his new collection as well as several existing pieces
The Salone that Didn’t Happen
Before Milano Design City, set to open later this month, there was the Salone that didn’t happen. Here we round up our favourite new pieces that would have launched in Milan earlier this year, and while some of them will be launched in the city later this month, we’re looking forward to seeing them all in person as soon as we’re able to
Tokyo’s Toilets Get a Makeover
Leading architects and designers, including Tadao Ando, Kengo Kuma and Marc Newson, have joined the Tokyo Toilet Project to redesign 17 of Shibuya’s public toilet facilities, turning them into beautiful public/private spaces
Bring on the Collaboration
Creative platform DESIGNEW pairs emerging designers with local manufacturers in the hopes of inspiring both to pursue higher standards of design. We spoke with co-founder Mario Tsai and some of the designers to find out about their projects following the platform’s debut exhibition at Shenzhen Design Week 2020
What is Singaporean Design?
Neat, organised and cosmopolitan, Singapore is a design-led nation. Here Mike Lim, principal of homegrown firm DP Design, weighs in on what the term ‘Singaporean design’ means to him
Getting to Know Hyunjong Kim
Seoul-based architect and designer Hyunjong Kim founded Atelier KHJ in 2018 with the intention of exploring and reinterpreting materials in new ways. We spoke with the young designer to find out more about his background and practise
Adam Goodrum’s Conversation Starter
Leading Australian designer Adam Goodrum takes part in Kvadrat’s design project Knit!, which will debut at this year’s 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen and online
Getting to Know Seungjoon Song
The young Korean designer may only be about to start his postgraduate studies at the Design Academy Eindhoven, but already we’re intrigued by his practice and interest in exploring monochromatic colours
A Curated Lifestyle
Hong Kong-based creative agency Unveil Limited launches THE SHOPHOUSE, a lifestyle and exhibition space in a restored 1930s shophouse
Preserving Japanese Craft
Recently launched online platform POJ Studio offers contemporary lifestyle products that are sustainable and made to last, in an effort to encourage the revival of dying Japanese craft traditions and celebrate the stories and heritage of the artisans involved
The Korean Collection
Seoul-based designer Teo Yang’s recent collaboration with de Gournay is inspired by the history and culture of his native Korea
Sebastian Herkner Collaborates with Rakumba
The launch of Sebastian Herkner’s lighting collection for Rakumba marks the award-winning German designer’s first collaboration with an Australian brand
Getting to Know Teruhiro Yanagihara
Working with Japanese artisans and manufacturers to create bespoke objects for an international audience, prolific product and interior designer Teruhiro Yanagihara collaborates with a host of international partners and is the creative director of ceramics brand 1616 / arita japan
Surrounded by Design
Newly launched studio and workshop Surrounding Objects creates locally inspired furniture in collaboration with Indonesian artists, designers and craftspeople
A Community-Minded Creative Hub in Kuala Lumpur
In Kuala Lumpur’s Kampung Attap neighbourhood, The Zhongshan Building is is a robust independent arts and culture hub in the city
Long Live the Craft
London-based furniture brand Kam Ce Kam bridges East and West by reimagining traditional Indian crafts in contemporary designs
Getting to Know Batten & Kamp
Young New Zealand-born duo Alexandra Batten and Daniel Kamp have established multidisciplinary studio Batten & Kamp in Hong Kong with an already impressive portfolio of interiors projects and one-off product designs
Getting to Know Adam&Arthur
French artisan Arthur Seigneur and Australian designer Adam Goodrum have teamed up as Adam&Arthur to create pieces that combine straw marquetry and contemporary furniture design
In Conversation: Japanese Designer Kazunaga Sakashita
We get to know Fukuoka-based Kazunaga Sakashita, the self-taught designer who continues to intrigue with his minimalist forms that celebrate memory and tactility
A New Wave
A survey of some of the designers making names for themselves both locally and on the international stage