Harnessing soft colours and gentle curves, interior design studio Vives St-Laurent has completed the Billie Le Kid children’s shop in Mont-Tremblant – a Canadian ski resort known for its colourful architecture. Following on from Billie Le Kid’s first store in Montreal, the brand brought in Vives St-Laurent to create a new outpost that captured the
Introducing the KIBB, a revolutionary agricultural transport option developed by CAKE.Massive machines tending to the needs of vast fields of crops aren’t an uncommon sight to see. But there’s a problem lurking beneath the surface. These machines are responsible for a significant chunk of greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. And as if
Spring, for many, is the loveliest time of the year. As everything starts to bloom, the world seems to become a more beautiful place. But, for many, it’s also the worst time of the year. Flower buds mean sneezing, congestion, runny nose, and other symptoms for millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies. Thankfully
Index Fairs is India’s leading international trade fair exhibition and the largest focused commercial platform on interior products and materials across the board, from home and hospitality to contract, architecture and design since 1989. Held every year in Mumbai, the fair brings together suppliers and buyers in a design atmosphere. It has been the best
Thomas Mair was awarded the DesignWanted Award, within the product design category, for his Kara coffee machine that “should be seen as a new standard for how to design domestic appliances, and shows an alternative way of designing and building electronics“, in the designer’s words.Mair, who moved (from Italy) to the Netherlands in 2018 to
An architecture centre founded by British architect Terry Farrell has opened in Newcastle, England, with an exhibition exploring building materials of the future and “urban rooms” for local residents. The Farrell Centre is an exhibition gallery, research centre and community space that aims to provoke conversation about architecture and planning, both in the city and
Among the winners of the DesignWanted Award 2023, within the product design category, there is Tiny Eco, the Lavazza coffee machine designed by Florian Seidl and Angelica Rella, both core members of the company in-house team.Their design philosophy is centered on creating “Italian product design” that is easily accessible, innovative, and perfectly designed. Collaboration is
Home appliancesA solution to the passive hot water waste that occurs during the water warm-up period. In the U.S. alone, up to 360 billion gallons of hot water are passively wastedIn this interview, Adam Friedman, founder of Geology studio, a furniture and product design studio based in Claremont, CA, talks about the origins of his
Inspired by everything that surrounds us and lived experiences, MiDA-lab provocatively challenges the anthropocentric view by presenting pieces with its own identity, soul, and character. Founded by Michela D’Angelo, MiDA-lab is the culmination of years of experience working with a variety of materials: experimenting, exploring, and learning along the way, to ultimately develop a conscious, vibrant
Did you know that spending as little as twenty minutes outdoors can provide numerous benefits to our well-being? That’s right. Research clearly shows that nature has a positive effect on our mental health. To give an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of being outdoors, Leckie Studio, together with Aruliden, has created Arcana – stunning cabins
ArchitectureDesigned by Pininfarina, it merges the best of aesthetics and technology to revolutionize the design concept for the sport, optimizing performance and wellness at the highest levelPininfarina, known for its 100-year expertise in design for cars, products, and architecture, has now entered the world of sports design. Its Turin-based studio has collaborated with ICONIC to
A bet on sustainability and care for people. This was the founding principle of Doimo Cucine in 1994. Three decades later the brand is still on the same path, with a deepening concern for the planet’s health and the men and women involved in their activities: from employees to end users. Aspen anta has been developed
Artu, a relatively new furniture brand created just four years ago, has quickly gained recognition and respect within the industry for its unique, modern furniture designs. Their signature style includes sculptural elements, flowing shapes, and various color combinations.The designers use eco-friendly materials to craft each piece of furniture with respect for timeless furniture and nature.
Six interior design studios, including Kingston Lafferty Design and T.ZED Architects, have overhauled a room at the 1930s L’Appartamento for commerce platform Artemest at Milan design week. The designers each used furniture, lighting and art from the brands, designers and artists represented on the Artemest platform to showcase their own style in a room at the apartment in Milan’s
In this interview, Ivan Tallarico – Co-founder of the innovation hub Designtech in Milan – shared his journey as an entrepreneur in the design and innovation sectors.Innovation design is a key driver of economic growth in Italy, a country renowned for its excellence in design and manufacturing. From fashion to furniture, Italy has a long
TechnologyTwo purposes in one sleek camera – swap adapts its functions to meet the needs of your lifestyle, offering a camera and a clockMany objects in our home only have a purpose when we’re there too. But what if we could create a design object that serves one goal when you’re at your quarters but
TechnologyCreated by the Italian company Shin Software, SHOWin3D’s powerful visual editor allows the user to create interactive 3D applications replicating any product, process or environment without the need for programming skillsWe are a long-standing partner of Shin Software, thanks to which we will present three innovative projects during the upcoming Milan Design Week, with the
TechnologyCreate stunning sculptures with ease: Robotor – the innovative product of Italian-based Filippo Tincolini and Giacomo Massari allows anyone to channel their inner artistStep into the future of Italian art with marble-milling robots that are taking the world by storm. Robotor created machines that combine the company’s expertise in stone-working with robot technology to streamline
TechnologyThe Croft project’s objective is to retrofit vehicles to operate on hydrogen, which would result in cleaner, more effective, and longer-lasting journeysExperience design agency LAYER, led by Benjamin Hubert, teamed up with Croft, a US start-up with a goal to establish a sustainable and eco-friendly hydrogen economy. Together, they developed a hydrogen-powered system for consumers
TechnologyIn an era of mass production, where low-cost and low-quality products dominate the market, Gomi aims to promote conscious purchase decisionsBrighton-based design studio, Gomi, has recently launched ‘collection one’ – a series of limited edition portable Bluetooth speakers. The unique feature of these speakers is that they are made from waste plastic and second-life e-bike
Home decorThe Danish porcelain company, closely linked since its creation to the Royal Danish Court, is all but weighted down by its heritage, as it experiments with contemporary designers and artistsRoyal Copenhagen’s collections will be featured in the exhibition THIS IS DENMARK hosted at Alcova for the Milan Design Week 2023 The story of European porcelain
