Design

Is it wall art or is it an acoustic solution? With its latest innovation, 3form makes it hard to tell. Introducing the new high-resolution, high-tech capabilities on acoustic felt, 3form Elements enables commercial designers to explore endless possibilities for sound…

With only one crease, a smooth textile surface folds back over itself for a layered effect juxtaposing round edges against those that are rectilinear. Akin to bespoke garment construction, the Narinari chair – designed by Tiziano Guardini and Luigi Ciuffreda…

Fort Standard’s Strata is a core collection for the brand, stretching its legs from case pieces to shelving and even tables. Modular by design, Strata’s storage and shelving units look to find harmony somewhere between beauty and utility, according to founder…

We are always looking for great everyday design that is affordable, accessible, and modern over on @designmilkeveryday and every one of Robert Bronwasser’s new EVERYDAY OBJECTS for Dutch design label GOODS needs its fair share of the spotlight there. The…

In a world where organization often feels like a mundane chore, Cliik emerges as a game-changer, transforming storage into an art form. This innovative home storage company, founded by Ally Dayon, blends the magic of magnets with vibrant colors and…

Founded in 2002 by creative duo and married couple Rolf and Mette Hay, the aptly named home + lifestyle brand HAY has never shied away from reaching across the aisle in the spirit of collaboration. In fact, it might be…

Contrasting jewel-tones supersaturate vibrant graphic patterns while panoramic grid windows conjure sculptural silhouettes from furnishings awash in sunlight to create an other-worldy atmosphere inside The Malin South Gulch opening in Nashville, Tennessee. The not-so-subtle alchemy of color, form, and scale,…

Equal parts surface decoration and protective skin, the art of tile-making dates back as far as civilization itself, distilled through nearly every culture since man’s early twilight with many nations lavished upon its development. Fornace Brioni adds to the annals…

Once again, Design Milk, along with our official WANTED Launch Pad platform media partner Clever, as well as sponsors American Standard and Lumens, are happy to announce the winners from the ICFF hosted showcase, which happened during this year’s NYCxDESIGN.…

Many Modernists reject ornamental objects in an effort to preserve clutter-free surfaces and uninterrupted architectural lines – often forgetting that personal possessions imbue spaces with great meaning. Orrefors Glassworks teams up with internationally renowned architect and design studio Claesson Koivisto…

In 2017, British-Italian architect Francesco Paini came across a small drawing at the Frieze Art Fair in London. The artwork created by American artist Saul Steinberg in the 1950s seemed to depict a group of rectilinear forms that represented the…

What is typically regarded – or rather, disregarded – as merely a common trash receptacle has now become an interactive work of art. Inspired by the childhood practice of placing magnets on a magnetic surface, Italian artist Alice Ronchi has…

Design Milk is excited to share the most recent lecture of the 2023/2024 academic year of the Vignelli Center for Design Studies Design Conversation Lecture Series at the Rochester Institute of Technology. This session features Faride Mereb, an award-winning Venezuelan book…

Artist and designer Nik Bentel is a one-of-a-kind creative deviser of products and performances that encourage viewers to reimagine the everyday objects in their lives. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the Brown-RISD Dual Degree program and Columbia University’s Master…

The winners of the prestigious A’ Design Award & Competition have been unveiled! This year’s roster highlights a remarkable array of global designers and the competition has truly showcased the best in over 100 categories of design, demonstrating the vast…