Journal
If anyone we've featured so far in our Create GB project knows the quirks of Britishness best, it's Brighton-based photographer Simon Roberts. His series We English explores the mundanity of British life, side-stepping the fun-poking of Martin Parr...
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Growing up on a rural farm, William Richard Green is a young menswear designer with a passion for traditional, well-made British clothing - making the most of his country's finest materials - however, in his role as one half of techno and house DJ...
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Mischievous, playful, dripping in humour - Bristol-based cartoonist/illustrator Rory Midhani is a recent graduate with much up his sleeve. His exuberant images are expertly crafted, and easy on the eye, but look closely, and they're packed with...
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The founder and director of Plog Magazine, online designer at Estée Lauder and studying for a degree in graphic design, Son' Emirali is somewhat of a busy chap - and, in amongst all that, he's recently found time to indulge his obsession (a 90...
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Mavericks, rebels, free spirits - our history is littered with those that define that most recurrent theme in British creativity: the Great British Eccentric. Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka would have been very proud of Bristol-based ice cream pioneer...
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Powerful bursts of colour, sculptural garments and overwhelming accessorising, recent London College of Fashion graduate Ashleigh Downer's Crystallography collection comes on like post-apocalyptic pimp-wear - it's like disco-heavy 1970s New York...
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Graduating just three years ago, Brighton-based designer Kyle Bean can already count BBC, Hermes, Wallpaper*, Gucci, GQ, The New York Times and Time amongst his clients. Fair to say things are going well for the young craftsman then. Collaborating...
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Having worked for many years as a graphic designer - collaborating with the likes of Channel 4, BBC2 and Channel 5 - Daniel Eatock's coalescence of art, photography and sculpture has a graphic quality that sets it apart from that of his...
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London-based designers Studio Weave are a small practice with a very modern outlook on design, architecture, urban landscapes and planning. That's not to say you can expect to see steel, glass, and futurism gone mad... no, this is a studio...
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From investigating "parallel lives" to predicting the future of superstitions and fortune telling in the year 2029, London-based designer Patrick Stevenson-Keating often toys with the curious concept of bringing hypothetical theory into the...
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Steven Quinn is a young Belfast-born artist with a strong DIY aesthetic, his (literally) cut and paste collages channelling the good old days of punk rock, fanzines and self-released 7" singles. A compulsive photographer too, Quinn also finds time...
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David Gwyther, aka Death Spray Custom, is a man of few words when it comes to his art - "pictures speak better than words, best check out the website" reads his Twitter bio - but, like the man says, when your visuals are this hard-hitting; who needs...
City Notes
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
City Notes
The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
Dispatches
Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Fourteen: Ancestral Wellness. In recent years, the wellness world has seen a resurgence of ancient practices...
Dispatches
Selecting the appropriate furniture is crucial while redesigning your living space. Modular sofas are a standout alternative due to their sophistication and adaptability among the numerous choices offered. These valuable pieces provide style and...
Dispatches
Roll up, roll up, we're doing a 'Call for Entries', for the A' Design Award. What is the A' Design Award you may wonder? The A' Design Award is a competition for designers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and companies looking to garner the attention of...
Dispatches
Pet owners strive to ensure the health and well-being of their furry companions. When pets fall ill, the choice of treatment becomes crucial. Traditionally, chemical medicines have been the go-to solution for various pet ailments. However,...