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...
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Two of the most highly-acclaimed Dutch designers of the moment, Kiki van Eijk and life partner Joost van Bleiswijk launched Kiki and Joost to create, enchant and to push the boundaries of design; their studio producing work that includes carpets,...
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Martina Spetlova is a designer and innovator who is fighting for a more ethical world of fashion and textiles. Her luxury hand-woven accessories and jackets are designed and made with transparency, ethics and sustainability in mind, but her design...
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Britain’s national treasure, fashion designer Sir Paul Smith (CBE RDI), is globally celebrated for his distinctive coloured stripes that accentuate, individualise and enliven his many fashion wares and accessories. Combining tradition with...
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A brand new studio on the creative scene is Cabeza Patata. Founded by illustrator and craftswoman Katie Menzies and 3D artist and animator Abel Reverter, their recently formed studio, ‘potato head’, has a lot to say. The duo’s vision seems...
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As avid fans of collaborative creativity, we’d heard great things about Paris-based brand Petite Friture; as an éditeur de design their simple motto is to ‘make good things happen’—be that in the form of furniture, product and interior...
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Pablo Alfieri is the man behind Playful a still life and moving pictures studio in Buenos Aires. The enigmatic art director and live action consultant resurrected the studio after an eight year hiatus to free himself to do what he wanted to do the...
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Having made an impression with London's Bibigo, and Evelyn’s in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, Central Design Studio are a young studio with an expanding portfolio that belies their years; dominated by clean interiors where pattern, vintage...
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25—28 October 2016: the international and local design crowd descend upon Dubai to attend Dubai Design Week 2016; marking just its second outing. Held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum — in...
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Dubai might have a reputation as a city teeming with tall, sparkling skyscrapers and ground-breaking Guinness World Records, but there is more to the Emirati city than meets the eye. Its design scene is blossoming at a steady pace, with reports...
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I’ve always imagined car design for the masses a thankless task. So bogged down in 2016 by legislation and safety considerations, eco-credentials and budgets; and the need to cobble things together from the hundreds and thousands of parts already...
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‘Look at that subtle off-white colouring. The tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God, it even has a watermark…’ Patrick Bateman has been usurped, and he is not happy. Bateman, the key protagonist in Bret Easton Ellis’s American Psycho, is...
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
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...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
What makes collagen-infused soups so effective? Food choices can make a big difference in achieving healthy skin and promoting joint health. One rising star in nutrition is collagen-infused soups. These soups are more than just delicious...