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For Wallpaper*s 2024 Next Generation issue, we have rounded-up a hotlist of emerging design talent from around the world, shining a light on the newcomers paving the present and forging the future. Join us on our journey to meet ten…

It’s almost too easy to take our sense of smell for granted until we feel nauseated and disturbed by foul odors. Although not as sensitive as our furry friends, our noses still play a critical role not only in navigating…

The term sustainability as it relates to design and architecture is so much a defining part of the zeitgeist that it is often interchangeable with other idioms like ‘green architecture’ or ‘passive design’. But ‘are we here to sustain something?’…

Brat Summer has come and gone and it seems like the color’s cultural impact hasn’t really affected Pantone much. The color company has, as it does every year, announced a color for the year moving forward (something I’ve had my…

‘As humans and as designers, we find ourselves drawn to things rooted in nature,’ says interior designer Pamela Shamshiri (a former Wallpaper* design Awards judge and among the Wallpaper* USA 400), reflecting on what inspired her collections of handcrafted door…

There’s something fascinating about watching a robot dog in action. Maybe it’s the uncanny lifelike movement, or perhaps it’s the realization that we’re inching closer to a future once reserved for sci-fi novels. I remember the first time I saw…

Today (4 December 2024) JW Anderson launches an uplifting, balloon-inspired capsule collection with beauty and lifestyle brand Pleasing. The collaboration includes a special edition run of metallic nail polishes in five different shades – plus nail stickers and nail decals…

Topian, NEOM’s food company, has launched its first climate-resilient, high-tech greenhouse in Oxagon, NEOM’s reimagined industrial city on the Red Sea coast. This state-of-the-art facility aims to revolutionize sustainable, localized food production by leveraging advanced technologies to address food security…

In a city where you’re rarely further than a drunken stumble from a world-class taco truck and even A-list actors celebrate winning their Oscars by feasting on In-N-Out burgers, it can sometimes seem like casual food is king. Yet the…

Apple revolutionized the tablet market with the iPad Pro, turning a content consumption device into a productivity machine. That said, all tablets, regardless of design, are particularly great for watching videos because of their large screens. That said, that great…

Solsea is a new concept catamaran from Rossinavi. We’ve previously covered the Italian shipyard’s Seawolf X, the first of its new generation hybrid-electric catamarans to be launched. The Solsea concept has debuted at this year’s design Miami, showcasing not just…

If there’s one corner of the internet I find myself constantly visiting, it’s the LEGO Ideas website just to see what unique stuff people are building. You usually see a healthy mix of submissions – architecture, cartoon characters, historic monuments,…

In partnership with Hilton Head Island Visit and explore Hilton Head Island during ‘shoulder seasons’ – those quieter, golden, off-peak periods, in the spring (April and May) and fall (September and October) when the weather is pleasantly warm and the…

Most of us think of night as a time to wind down, but for the natural world, it’s when things truly come alive. Owls take flight, foxes skulk through forests, and the stars stretch endlessly across an inky sky. Yet…

These days, social media is awash with budding graphic designers giving their opinion every time a new corporate identity comes to town, often turning their hand to shaping an alternative in a matter of seconds. Pentagram’s 1,000 Marks is the…

There’s something uniquely personal about building a home gym. It’s a space where goals are forged, frustrations are burned away, and progress is etched into every repetition. Yet, for many, the challenge isn’t the effort—it’s the equipment. You want gear…

It has been nominated as Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year, circulated on the USA’s presidential social media feeds and Spotify playlists, and became the nickname of an entire summer. Charli XCX’s ‘Brat’ has just been nominated for seven Grammy…

As the automotive world continues to push the boundaries of innovation and aesthetics, October 2024 has emerged as a showcase of some of the most stunning and forward-thinking vehicle designs. This month designers have unveiled a diverse array of automotive…

In a unique exhibition that blends design, performance, and cultural nostalgia, French artist and designer Diego Faivre is transforming Melbourne’s Useful Objects gallery into a living tribute to the iconic Australian milk bar – a disappearing cultural institution that once…

A New Direction for Audi’s Chinese EV Venture Audi has introduced a distinctive visual identity for its new Chinese EV brand, replacing its iconic four-ring logo with an all-caps AUDI wordmark. This rebranding was revealed during the launch of the…

Ducati stable is loaded with high-performance road-legal bikes, but none better than the Panigale V4 S.  For those who cannot afford the real thing, LEGO has the next best option – a buildable set that’ll be the perfect gift for a…