Dispatches
Designed to award a large selection of creative fields and highlight the very best designers from all over the world in many disciplines, the A’ Design Award & Competition is one of the world’s leading international annual juried competitions;...
Journal
This article is co-written by Otto Waddell, who attended Jerusalem Design Week 2022 on behalf of We Heart, and our longtime collaborator, Dave Waddell. For the Italian writer Italo Calvino, the city ‘does not tell its past, but contains it like...
Dispatches
Collaborative, innovative, smart and scientific, thoughtful and philanthropic ... these are just some of the adjectives the A' Design Awards use to describe their colossal competition. And, as the 2022—2023 edition is already open, we're making an...
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Having followed the 2021—2022 edition of the world's largest design competition since our 'Call for Early Submissions' post last June, we dedicate this article, as promised, to some of our favourite winning designs; the A' Design Award &...
Design
Future generations of designers, entrepreneurs, and leaders are now able to gain access to the oeuvre of two of the best-known designers of all time, as new nonprofit organisation, the Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity, brings the lessons of the...
Milan
A permanent exhibition of Casa Lana——a private residence designed by iconic Italian architect and designer, Ettore Sottsass in the mid-1960s——can now be accessed at Sala Sottsass, a new space opened by Triennale Milano at the Palazzo...
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Having published our article just last week advising of the looming deadline for the A' Design Awards & Competition, today we're here to remind those that didn't heed our initial warning. This is your last, last chance to submit your work into the...
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Mark your calendars as the closing date for submissions is fast approaching. Better still, register your work here for the chance of being a winner in the world's largest and most diverse design competition, the A' Design Award and Competition set...
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The world's largest design award, the A' Design Award promotes good design practices and principles from international designers, artists, architects, makers, brands and businesses across a diverse set of creative disciplines. And those who enter...
The Edit
The Feelings Library is shining a light on mental health in the most unexpected of fashions. The outré installation——conceived and built by architecture practice CAUKIN Studio and launched in collaboration with SKIP Gallery and therapy...
Design
Measuring an impressive 182 centimetres tall, Edison the Giant brings colour and light to your home and outdoor living space, the 'big brother' of the 'Edison family' of lamps by Dutch design brand, Fatboy® the Original, by far the biggest and the...
Dispatches
Boasting more than 100 design categories and many, many more sub-categories, the A' Design Award & Competition is certainly a diverse behemoth. Recognised as the world's largest design award, it was set up to champion innovative design by...
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...
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Paintings have transcended their origins as the crown jewels of galleries and museums. Today, they hold a central place in homes worldwide, where they not only decorate but also communicate personal taste, style, and emotion. Whether chosen for...
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When it comes to your child’s health, dental care is often the one that gets overlooked. After all, baby teeth fall out so why bother? But establishing good habits and visiting the dentist from an early age is crucial for your child’s health and...
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When buying a used car, you need to know the car’s history. The last thing you want is to buy a car with hidden problems, whether it’s been in an accident, has outstanding finance or has been stolen. A full car history check can make or break...
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Escape rooms are a popular team building activity, but they’re more than just an hour of fun. They create a high pressure environment where communication is key. Working together fast, sharing ideas and solving problems under time pressure shows...