Design

The name, the myth, the icon: Barbie is almost synonymous with pink, the specific hues of the time responding to cultural trends across the decades. The doll – created by Ruth Handler in 1959, and distributed and produced by Mattel…

Reconstructed after World War II, Warsaw’s citadella-like Old Town is defined by picturesque squares, cobblestone streets, and grand neo-classical buildings. The UNESCO-site is undeniably one of the Polish capital’s main, if at times overrun, tourist attractions. With decidedly muted earth-tones…

I already have more catchalls than surfaces to put them on, but these glossy, candy-toned trays by Shistine have me reconsidering my limits. Measuring just 4.25″ × 3″ × 1″, each mini polymer clay “pool” is the perfect place to…

Blurring the lines between inside and outside is proven to benefit our health in immeasurable ways – boosting our immune systems, reducing overall stress, and even healing faster. In an increasingly stressful world, Japanese brand NECKTIE introduces hemisphere, a planter…

Chicago’s West Loop has always buzzed with creative energy – post-industrial warehouses turned restaurants, hidden galleries, and a distinct pulse that makes it one of the country’s most forward-thinking, up-and-coming design districts. But for three days in June, it transforms…

North Carolina-based contract furniture company Here Now introduces Tate, a new modular seating system produced to support users’ well-being in public spaces. “Tate was conceptualized during the pandemic when I was thinking about social distancing,” says Justin Champaign, founder and…

Longchamp has reintroduced its iconic SoHo flagship, unveiling a bold new chapter in its architectural and artistic journey. Nestled in the heart of downtown Manhattan, the La Maison Unique boutique has been transformed into a space that merges retail with…

The In-Side Collection of outdoor furniture by Thomas Heatherwick resembles an impossible shell, formed to protect a creature not from this world. The shapes warp naturally around themselves, for a surprising finish at the end: a burst of bright multicolored…

In the buzzing heart of Myeongdong, one of Seoul’s most iconic shopping and culture districts, HOTEL DRIP&DROP reimagines modern hospitality through the lens of coffee. More than just a place to rest your head, it doubles as a quiet tribute…

For his first solo venture, noted chef Mateusz Sarnowski, more affectionately known as Mati Pichci, wanted his restaurant to be the embodiment of the name he had chosen. In Latin, amator refers to a lover, a friend, an enthusiast, all…

Once reserved for formal dinners and dimly lit mantels, the classic candelabra just got a colorful glow-up. Dubai-based lighting designer Nader Gammas brings the silhouette into the modern era with Woaw, a new collection that trades tradition for toy-like shapes,…

Mark Jupiter always knew he was a creator, and in his youth he embraced different forms of expression. He eventually felt a deep pull to design and built his first house, with care in every element. “I felt that it…

When Chelsea Riggs, CEO of Brooklyn-based haircare brand amika, envisioned a new workspace, she wanted it to be the antithesis of a standard business hub. “It’s intentionally designed to be the anti-office, a place where the boundaries between work and…