DESIGN

Papa Don’t Preach is now a Hobbiton-like shopping spot, while Gaurav Gupta’s store embraces surrealism and Doki Doki delivers Memphis vibes

Thirteen graduate designers are showcasing their work at the Design Museum in London during LDF24. And they want you to help change the rules

Want to elevate your product design project? Squish it! You’ll create oddly satisfying, head-turning, and relaxing vibes. Here’s why

Ever faced the dressing room horrors? It’s not you, it’s the dreadful lighting and design. Retail designers, let’s rethink these spaces!

Choosing a two-tailed mermaid as the face of a coffee company is quite unusual. So why does this mythological creature appear on your Starbucks cup?

Step into Milan’s debut BIG-Biennale Internazionale Grafica: Where graphic design unites music, typography, and beyond in a visual culture exploration

Explore Fuorisalone and Salone del Mobile through our emerging designer students’ eyes, unveiling hidden gems and future trends

Human-robot interactions hinge on high expectations, epic narratives, and great design. But are human-like traits so crucial in designing robotic companions?

From Gucci and Dolce&Gabbana to Hermès and Saint Laurent, all the international fashion giants showcased at Milano Design Week 2024

What unfolds when experiencing Milano Design Week as a design student? A celebration of creativity, iconic stores and exhibits ignite our minds

Eager to explore projects by the new wave of designers, merging digital and human elements? Look no further – we’ve gathered them all for you

When they’re not designing or chatting on Discord, they’re climbing the career ladder, with endless opportunities in both the Metaverse and IRL

As work dynamics blend corporate spaces with hybrid domestic environments today, what elements make up our dream office design?

“The Complete Incoherence” is part of Gaetano Pesce’s philosophy. His colourful, playful work transformed furniture into perspective

Milan’s Design Week turns the city into a hub of design treasures. Discover them all

Fashion supply chains need 3D tools for business optimisation, cost efficiency, and sustainability. But how does this affect fashion design?

London’s Design Museum will unveil the Italian designer’s legacy starting March 29. His projects seamlessly blend intellectual puzzles with exquisite forms

Since 2015, the ‘Tudum’ audio logo has become synonymous with the streaming giant. Discover its story, including a goat’s bleat as an alternative

The brand revitalised buzz around their Swipe it-bag with a new version featuring NASA’s Aerogel, 99% air and 1% glass. Is it a 100% hype operation?

Filmmaker and product designer Marc Sweeney explores owning a narrative, his multi-hyphenated perspective, and the performative side of craftsmanship

A go-to guide for interior and product designers aiming to change the world, from top books to keywords—and everything in between

Unveiling the 2023 designer Christmas tree saga: who rocked and who failed in turning festive décor into fashion statements

Jingle & Redesign: Christmas ignites brand makeovers, revamping boutiques to reflect values with new creative director aesthetics

We have our electronic devices with us 24/7, surfing in a sea of information that makes us anxious. How can we better integrate tech into everyday objects?

We gathered master designers Giulio Cappellini, Tom Dixon and Jay Osgerby to get the secret behind the perfect furniture: less aesthetics, more dreams

The Oxford Street flagship is way more than a boutique. In this quintessence of tech’n’hype, you can have your running style analysed or enjoy a DJ set 

Have you ever wanted to smash your ex’s window? Add music and make it an art session, then maybe you can join Simon Berger at Milan Design Week next year

At Fuorisalone, Solid Nature and OMA teamed up for a labyrinth of rooms exploring the journey of stones. We explored its sensory potential from food to conviviality

From Tod’s and Tim Walker’s surrealist display of crafts to Loewe’s take on chairs, here are the top moments staged by fashion exploring homeware

With brands supporting inclusion, fashion and home décor giants reflected on diversity, adaptive furniture, equity and accessibility, promoting active change

The best, unusual and fun events right this way. Follow our must-see list to explore new dimensions of human senses, augmented nature and expanded universes

As we celebrate our school’s highest position in the QS Rankings, here are the talents who graduated here and now stand out among the industry’s heavyweights

Being fully immersed in the gameplay, you can leave negative thoughts outside and experience a sense of calm and concentration, virtual but deeply engaging 

When considering climate change, any attempt to develop green concepts seems not good enough. What should creatives do? Have a transition mindset

Inspired by Indian craftsmanship, this multifunctional piece rises from sustainable processes to reflect the sense of community and the energy of the city’s slums

With the lifestyle brand inroaded into the furnishing and hospitality markets, we caught up with their partner Corporate Brand Maison’s president, Massimiliano Ferrari

Lockdowns showed how our homes are critical to our mental health. With her business focusing on this, an IM graduate reflects on our surrounding environments

When rents plummeted during the pandemic, brands started to populate the high street again. But with prices now slowly stabilising, the bidding war has begun

Under Carlo Colombo’s mentorship, a partnership with the Lebanese designer’s company led students to design a residential complex in the Middle East

While the metaverse is aflame, physicality is still key to product design. Here are our students’ projects rooted in the analogue dimensions of the human body

At Superstudio, visitors get their palms read for tomorrow’s trends. Discover the best tarots you could ask for

How do virtual scenarios challenge design? This is what our school is investigating with a rich lineup of events at Fuorisalone

Launched with Nava Design, the Contemporary mobility contest was won by alumnus Silvio Pompei

From Jacquemus to Balenciaga, experiential spaces draw customers back to stores. And sometimes sales are not even included

Keep up with the journey through the megacities of the country. Next stop: The Roof lifestyle hub in Xintiandi designed by Jean Nouvel

Taking cues from the subcontinent’s artisanal excellence, a new course bridges the perceived dichotomy between West and East