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Quick Takes With Architects Maria Berman and Brad Horn of Berman Horn Studio

The importance of incorporating unique design elements from different eras and cultures into spaces.

A Historic Porto Town House Is Transformed Into an Inviting, Contemporary Home

Garcé & Dimofski blend personal and professional life, creating unique designs.
Collaboration with artisans is central to their design philosophy.

Fantastical Hungarian Folklore Enchants Guests at this Locale

Design should be passionate and inspired, rather than minimalistic.
Every detail in design deserves thought and love.

Meet Breland-Harper: AD's New American Voices 2024

Breland and Harper emphasize context and simplicity in their architectural practice, applying their approach to various types, scales, and styles.

This 120-Year-Old Victorian Home in Toronto Gets a Warm, Modern Update

Studio Sonny blends playfulness and refinement to create unique interiors.

I'm Amazed by How This Apartment's Small Office Transforms into a Guest Room

Creating a home reflects personal experiences and emotions, emphasizing relaxation and individuality in design.

Quick Takes With Architects Maria Berman and Brad Horn of Berman Horn Studio

The importance of incorporating unique design elements from different eras and cultures into spaces.

A Historic Porto Town House Is Transformed Into an Inviting, Contemporary Home

Garcé & Dimofski blend personal and professional life, creating unique designs.
Collaboration with artisans is central to their design philosophy.

Fantastical Hungarian Folklore Enchants Guests at this Locale

Design should be passionate and inspired, rather than minimalistic.
Every detail in design deserves thought and love.

Meet Breland-Harper: AD's New American Voices 2024

Breland and Harper emphasize context and simplicity in their architectural practice, applying their approach to various types, scales, and styles.

This 120-Year-Old Victorian Home in Toronto Gets a Warm, Modern Update

Studio Sonny blends playfulness and refinement to create unique interiors.

I'm Amazed by How This Apartment's Small Office Transforms into a Guest Room

Creating a home reflects personal experiences and emotions, emphasizing relaxation and individuality in design.
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#architecture

The Evolution of Scenery: How MIX Architecture Redefines Contemporary Spaces in China

MIX Architecture combines local identity with contemporary design, creating socially responsive architectural solutions that engage with their environment and community.
Their design approach is dubbed 'the evolution of scenery,' emphasizing integration with the landscape and responding to local culture.

"A Great Way of Being in the World:" Rafael Moneo on Creativity in Louisiana Channel Interview

Rafael Moneo emphasizes the importance of context and materiality in architecture, advocating for designs that allow freedom of use.

The New and Old House / Julian King Architect

The renovation embodies a dialogue between contemporary design and nature, merging old and new architectural paradigms.

Manire House / Martin Dulanto + Puna Estudio

Casa Manire is designed to reconnect individuals with nature while honoring the emotional heritage of the family.

F5: Ron Radziner on Earth Food, Travels With Family + More

Rond Radziner's fascination with architecture began with his childhood visits to Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House, influencing his design philosophy.

Shire House / AtelierM

The Shire project emphasizes the importance of geometry in architectural design while fostering sustainability and a deep connection with nature.

The Evolution of Scenery: How MIX Architecture Redefines Contemporary Spaces in China

MIX Architecture combines local identity with contemporary design, creating socially responsive architectural solutions that engage with their environment and community.
Their design approach is dubbed 'the evolution of scenery,' emphasizing integration with the landscape and responding to local culture.

"A Great Way of Being in the World:" Rafael Moneo on Creativity in Louisiana Channel Interview

Rafael Moneo emphasizes the importance of context and materiality in architecture, advocating for designs that allow freedom of use.

The New and Old House / Julian King Architect

The renovation embodies a dialogue between contemporary design and nature, merging old and new architectural paradigms.

Manire House / Martin Dulanto + Puna Estudio

Casa Manire is designed to reconnect individuals with nature while honoring the emotional heritage of the family.

F5: Ron Radziner on Earth Food, Travels With Family + More

Rond Radziner's fascination with architecture began with his childhood visits to Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House, influencing his design philosophy.

Shire House / AtelierM

The Shire project emphasizes the importance of geometry in architectural design while fostering sustainability and a deep connection with nature.
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#sustainability

Coperni's Spray-On Dress Was a Viral Smash. This Gravity-Defying Gel Bag Might Top It

Coperni emphasizes the importance of innovation in fashion over immediate commercial success, focusing on natural and impactful enhancements.

Jaguar's Type 00 Concept: A Bold Step Into an Electric Future | stupidDOPE

Jaguar's Type 00 concept represents a commitment to an all-electric future and innovative design philosophy.

Stamm Spring/Summer 2025 - KALTBLUT Magazine

STAMM brand embodies dualism, exchange, and gender-fluid styling in visionary designs.

Coperni's Spray-On Dress Was a Viral Smash. This Gravity-Defying Gel Bag Might Top It

Coperni emphasizes the importance of innovation in fashion over immediate commercial success, focusing on natural and impactful enhancements.

Jaguar's Type 00 Concept: A Bold Step Into an Electric Future | stupidDOPE

Jaguar's Type 00 concept represents a commitment to an all-electric future and innovative design philosophy.

Stamm Spring/Summer 2025 - KALTBLUT Magazine

STAMM brand embodies dualism, exchange, and gender-fluid styling in visionary designs.
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#creativity

F5: Manuela Simonelli on Alexander McQueen, Traveling + More

Manuela Simonelli's journey from childhood maker to influential product designer emphasizes exploration, emotional connection, and a multidisciplinary approach to creativity.

F5: Dan Harden on Cotton, Acrylic Paint, Jet Engines + More

Dan Harden's journey emphasizes his lifelong passion for industrial design and the value of experiences in relation to possessions.

Julien Renault Loves Collecting Art, Objects, Great Books + More

Julien Renault's design language is based on basic elements, natural colors, and fundamental materials.
Renault's style is a blend of artistic and objective approaches, stemming from his upbringing and design education.

F5: Manuela Simonelli on Alexander McQueen, Traveling + More

Manuela Simonelli's journey from childhood maker to influential product designer emphasizes exploration, emotional connection, and a multidisciplinary approach to creativity.

F5: Dan Harden on Cotton, Acrylic Paint, Jet Engines + More

Dan Harden's journey emphasizes his lifelong passion for industrial design and the value of experiences in relation to possessions.

Julien Renault Loves Collecting Art, Objects, Great Books + More

Julien Renault's design language is based on basic elements, natural colors, and fundamental materials.
Renault's style is a blend of artistic and objective approaches, stemming from his upbringing and design education.
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"I'm a big proponent of gatekeeping": Special Offer on business, brands and brat

Charli XCX collaborates uniquely, instilling trust and encouraging radical design choices that challenge pop norms.

Farewell, functionality? The architect of this year's Art Week Tokyo Bar on her radical design

Eiko Tomura promotes an architecture philosophy that values all scales of projects equally and explores functional ambiguity to enhance user experience.

Humayunis Tomb Site Museum / Vir.Mueller Architects

The Site Museum enhances visitor experience, linking historical sites through a design rooted in Mughal architectural traditions and nature.
#fashion-industry

Urban living with elegance': Armani pulls out the stops in New York

Giorgio Armani advocates for a calm, character-driven approach in fashion amidst today's noisy industry.

These Quirky Clothes Hangers That Add A Touch of Fun and Function To Your Wardrobe - Yanko Design

Personalizing products in the fashion industry is a trend for the elite
'HANG / WE' challenges the idea of traditional hangers by infusing individuality and storytelling into their designs

Urban living with elegance': Armani pulls out the stops in New York

Giorgio Armani advocates for a calm, character-driven approach in fashion amidst today's noisy industry.

These Quirky Clothes Hangers That Add A Touch of Fun and Function To Your Wardrobe - Yanko Design

Personalizing products in the fashion industry is a trend for the elite
'HANG / WE' challenges the idea of traditional hangers by infusing individuality and storytelling into their designs
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New Balance and Bricks & Wood Unveil Their Latest Collaboration: The 1906U | stupidDOPE

Bricks & Wood and New Balance continue to redefine sneaker culture by combining storytelling with quality design.

reused toys and roadside finds shape shigeki yamamoto's tables at dutch design week 2024

Shigeki Yamamoto's tables at Dutch Design Week explore memory and life, inviting personal interpretation and connecting objects through their histories.
#innovation

iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 winner series: Bould Design studio visit and interview

Bould Design's iF DESIGN AWARD win highlights their commitment to innovation, functionality, and a disciplined design philosophy.

It's time for design to think less and feel more

Prioritizing emotions and human values is crucial for innovation over mere technological advancement.

Lexus Brings Its Brand Of Luxury To The Seas With The LY 680 Yacht - Yanko Design

Lexus unveils luxury yacht LY 680, surpassing the LY 650 with more space and innovative features.
LY 680 embodies Lexus's Crafted design philosophy, offering unparalleled comfort and performance.

Samsung's Visual Display of Essential, Innovative, Harmonious Design at Milan Design Week 2024 - Yanko Design

The 'Newfound Equilibrium' exhibition by Samsung at Milan Design Week 2024 showcases their forward-thinking design philosophy and commitment to shaping the future.

Teenage Engineering-inspired Nintendo Switch feels like the minimalist handheld console we deserve - Yanko Design

Teenage Engineering creates innovative products in the music tech market.
The handheld gaming console by TE designer blends nostalgia with fun for users.

iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 winner series: Bould Design studio visit and interview

Bould Design's iF DESIGN AWARD win highlights their commitment to innovation, functionality, and a disciplined design philosophy.

It's time for design to think less and feel more

Prioritizing emotions and human values is crucial for innovation over mere technological advancement.

Lexus Brings Its Brand Of Luxury To The Seas With The LY 680 Yacht - Yanko Design

Lexus unveils luxury yacht LY 680, surpassing the LY 650 with more space and innovative features.
LY 680 embodies Lexus's Crafted design philosophy, offering unparalleled comfort and performance.

Samsung's Visual Display of Essential, Innovative, Harmonious Design at Milan Design Week 2024 - Yanko Design

The 'Newfound Equilibrium' exhibition by Samsung at Milan Design Week 2024 showcases their forward-thinking design philosophy and commitment to shaping the future.

Teenage Engineering-inspired Nintendo Switch feels like the minimalist handheld console we deserve - Yanko Design

Teenage Engineering creates innovative products in the music tech market.
The handheld gaming console by TE designer blends nostalgia with fun for users.
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#technology

Apple's Smart Home Display: Redefining Design, AI, and Everyday Convenience Powered by homeOS - Yanko Design

Apple is set to launch a new smart home device in 2025 that integrates the functionalities of iPad, Apple TV, and HomePod.

Kia EV3: The Futuristic Subcompact Crossover Set to Electrify the EV Market - Yanko Design

The Kia EV3 brings sophistication and technology to the electric vehicle market, setting new standards in the subcompact crossover segment.

Apple's Smart Home Display: Redefining Design, AI, and Everyday Convenience Powered by homeOS - Yanko Design

Apple is set to launch a new smart home device in 2025 that integrates the functionalities of iPad, Apple TV, and HomePod.

Kia EV3: The Futuristic Subcompact Crossover Set to Electrify the EV Market - Yanko Design

The Kia EV3 brings sophistication and technology to the electric vehicle market, setting new standards in the subcompact crossover segment.
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esprit-inspired lotus theory 1 conceptualizes second skin 3-seater supercar

Lotus Theory 1 aims to redefine future sports cars with an immersive, minimalistic, and technology-driven design philosophy.

Donald Judd's Five Greatest Furniture Designs, Explained

Donald Judd rejected the merging of design, architecture, and art, insisting on the functional nature of his furniture designs.

Interiors Meet Exteriors at Bergen by Frida Escobedo + Workstead

The struggle to balance concrete and nature defines urban living, illustrating the need for innovative architectural approaches.

Joyce Ho uses to design to ask fundamental questions

Design allows for reflection in a fast-paced world, combining constraints with imagination to foster connection and curiosity.

It's not you, it's me, Adobe

Respect for robust and functional design can lead to better user experiences and lasting products.

NILU hypercar revives the style of muscle drift vehicles and F1 racers at monterey car week

The V12-powered NILU hypercar is a blend of old-school American muscle drift cars, F1/Le Mans racers, and classic Italian design with a focus on manual controls and tactile driving experience.

shizuoka craftsmanship shines through UO's monument at historic japanese hotel

UO integrates Shizuoka heritage into monument design with traditional crafts.

Capturing the Wonders of Mushrooms Through Dance

Crini & Sophia shop in Athens showcases Greek craftsmanship through collaborations with local artists like Maya Zafeiropoulou-Martinou and Socrates Socratous.
from Fast Company
6 months ago

How a designer turned a complex mathematical equation into a gorgeous, orb-like handbag

Nikolas Bentel's chrome orb handbag symbolizes the collision of digital and physical realities, designed to make people rethink the world.

Drive the Dream: Inside Pininfarina's Exclusive Batman-Inspired Electric Hypercars - Yanko Design

Automobili Pininfarina offers exclusive electric vehicles inspired by Bruce Wayne, blending luxury with environmental consciousness.

Lexus Returns to Milan Design Week in Timely Fashion

Lexus showcases its design philosophy at Milan Design Week by focusing on art rather than automotive, with a notable display of the Lexus LF-ZC concept car.
from Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
8 months ago

Fritz Hansen's Pendant Light gets a Korean Redesign for his 150th Anniversary Celebration Exhibition - Yanko Design

The Drop Light designed by SWNA for Fritz Hansen's 150th Anniversary Exhibition in Seoul showcases a harmonious blend of straight lines and curves, embodying the theme of 'Eternal Beauty.'

Spiky Ceramics, Cloud Lamps, and Hundreds of Max Lamb Chairs

Pesce valued creating objects with stories over just aesthetics.
The article highlights shows featuring experimental designs in lighting and ceramics paired with folk furniture.

Creative Reuse in the Kitchen: 5 Retrouvius Kitchen Designs Made from Salvaged Materials

Philosophy of reuse and incorporation of reclaimed materials in design.
Examples of using old and rejected materials in modern kitchen designs.

Philippe Malouin Creates a Geometric, Fully-Upholstered Chair

The Sacha Chair by Philippe Malouin for Resident is a minimalist, fully upholstered chair with a focus on comfort and functionality.
Malouin's design philosophy for the Sacha Chair emphasizes monochrome and the use of a single material consistently from top to bottom.

who was kendrick bangs kellogg, the american pioneer of organic architecture

Kendrick Bangs Kellogg, a pioneer of organic architecture, created distinctive, expressive structures marked by durability and intricacy.
Influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright, Kellogg's style defies categorization, resembling a mix of Sydney Opera House and Stonehenge.

This Teenage Engineering inspired laptop is a creative sound engineers dream come true - Yanko Design

Unique design philosophy blending form and function
Compact music editing laptop with instant musical immersion and portability features
#fashion

Montreal-based label Skip Fame turns a former bank building into a ghostly performance space

The brand Skip Frame hosted a unique hybrid runway show with a creative use of fashion, encompassing a performance disguised as a party.

Unseen illustrations show the genius of Biba's Barbara Hulanicki in pictures

Biba made fashion democratic by offering inexpensive, high-quality clothes.
Barbara Hulanicki's design philosophy focused on bold silhouettes and simplicity, influenced by her background as a fashion illustrator.

Montreal-based label Skip Fame turns a former bank building into a ghostly performance space

The brand Skip Frame hosted a unique hybrid runway show with a creative use of fashion, encompassing a performance disguised as a party.

Unseen illustrations show the genius of Biba's Barbara Hulanicki in pictures

Biba made fashion democratic by offering inexpensive, high-quality clothes.
Barbara Hulanicki's design philosophy focused on bold silhouettes and simplicity, influenced by her background as a fashion illustrator.
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Peace Is an Outdoor Chair Designed to Stay Put for Generations

The Peace Outdoor Lounge Chair is designed for solitary pursuits in nature, emphasizing rest, reading, and contemplation.
Inspired by unruly landscapes from Toogood's childhood, the chair is heavy and meant to be a permanent fixture for outdoor retreats.

Creating a design philosophy - for yourself and for your company - LogRocket Blog

Design philosophies are often undervalued and overlooked on company websites.
Creating a personal design philosophy can help navigate the complexities of the design world.

formafantasma's reading room invites reflections on ecology at stockholm design week

Formafantasma's Reading Room at Stockholm's Furniture Fair promotes contemplation and immerses visitors in the studio's design philosophy.
The installation emphasizes design as a tool for social and ecological change rather than merely showcasing products.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: A Worthy Redesign or a Step Back? - Yanko Design

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold introduces a new design philosophy with a taller, narrower profile and a cleaner camera housing, sacrificing some unique features for improved functionality.

terrain-adaptive cone stool by sukchulmok studio reinterprets common landscape pegs

Innovative stool design inspired by landscape lighting peg, featuring flexible use and joint stability.

Victoria Rosselli makes great design by embracing "happy little accidents"

Victoria Rosselli emphasizes the importance of adopting a 'loose sensibility' in design, embracing unconventional routes and happy accidents for unique results.

curved spring bars embrace cauny watch's case designed by eduardo souto moura

Eduardo Souto Moura designed the Cauny Souto Moura watch with a focus on simplicity, elegance, and functional integration of its components.

iPad Pro Bridges the Gap Between Analog and Digital Artistry

The iPad Pro represents Apple's long-time efforts to merge technology with intuitive experiences for creatives, evolving to its latest iteration with significant enhancements.
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