• Doshi Levien
    At the design intersection of culture and technology some very interesting things are possible, as Doshi Levien have discovered. >
  • Shoal by Troika.
    Like a fish in the sea
    Troika's latest installation mimics the fluid movements of a school of fish. >
  • Lunartic Cycle.
    Zipping around
    Small, cute and compact. The Lunartic Cycle is perfect for zipping around town, or campus. >
  • Tree of Codes.
    Secret codes
    E-readers are all the rage but a new book, Tree of Codes, demonstrates some of the creative possibilities of the printed book. >
  • New London Bus designed by Thomas Heatherwick.
    Bus beautiful
    The new design for the famous red London buses was recently unveiled. And Thomas Heatherwick is the creative behind it. >
  • Barcode Book by Yuri Suzuki. Photo: Hitomi Kai Yoda.
    Coded
    Yuri Suzuki's Barcode Book uses a barcode reader connected to a speaker, together with illustrations, to tell stories. >
  • Hang on to your Drawers by Furniture Magpies.
    Magpies and makeovers
    Creative alternatives to mass-produced furniture are always welcome. And of course it doesn’t hurt that it’s chic and ultra-modern. >
  • Penny Farthing.
    Penny wise
    They're called classics for a reason, because they're elegant, timeless and oh-so desirable, like the Penny Farthing bicycle. >
  • Interspeces Collaboration by Built By.
    Busy bees
    Cross-disciplinary collaborations are nothing new in design, but what about an interspecies collaboration? Meet a trio that made it work. >
  • Antonio, Karl Lagerfeld, Vogue France.1972.
    Crayon couture
    High-end fashion and couture experienced as drawings and illustrations evoke a unique understanding of style. >
  • The Shingle House by NORD Architecture.
    Easy for all
    Living Architecture is part social experiment, part democratising luxury. Either way, it’s an interesting concept. >
  • Growing seeds in cardboard by Justin Kim.
    Camping out
    In 2009 some 43 million people were assigned refugee status. Justin Kim is exploring ways of using design to make their lives bearable. >
  • Biennale of Sydney corporate identity. Image: Barnbrook.
    20Q: Jonathan Barnbrook
    The work of art in which Jonathan Barnbrook lives is called planet Earth, and it injects him with life energy. >
  • The Tribe-e.
    One for the tribe
    Trib-e is a new online community established to advance creativity and innovation across various disciplines. >
  • Tord Boontje installation.
    Time for design
    Colour is an important part of the design process but an aspect that is often neglected until the very end by designers. >
  • Gropes handlebar grips by Nonusual.
    Gripping and groping
    Now groping can be as easy as tying your shoelaces, or riding a bike... >
  • The One Room Hotel by JAMESPLUMB (www.jamesplumb.co.uk), photo by Gisela Torres (www.giselatorres.co.uk).
    One of a kind
    A showcase of gorgeous interior design by day, a customised hotel room by night. The One Room Hotel is a unique design experience. >
  • Wall panels by Anne Kyyrö Quinn.
    Whispering walls
    Anne Kyyrö Quinn’s unique designs may qualify as the world’s most beautiful sound-proof wall panels. >
  • The Country Trainer. Photo: Camper.
    Camping out
    Camper and Jasper. It evens sounds comfortable. Now see the shoe that resulted from the collaboration. >
  • Punkt by Jasper Morrison.
    Pick up the phone!
    The Punkt DP 01 is a funky new phone design by Jasper Morrison for a Swiss consumer electronics band. >
  • Thoms Heatherwick. Photo via dezeen.
    Hail to Heatherwick
    Thomas Heatherwick is the latest recipient of the coveted London Design Medal. >
  • Pigeon D'Or by Tuur van Balen.
    What happens next
    Further Instructions, a critical design show by Revital Cohen and Tuur van Balen, explored the complexity of multiple urban narratives. >
  • Paul Davis.
    20Q: Paul Davis
    Paul Davis really adores somebody called Cheryl. He also enjoys good wine and spending time with Cheryl. And did you know he loves Cheryl? >
  • John-Paul Flintoff at his sewing machine.
    Love thy neighbour
    Live and let live, sew your own clothes, grow your own veggies and stop the blame game. Meet one writer/activist that's made this work. >

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