Latest articles by Jonathan Bell
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An installation from Lexus and MSCHF adds an unfamiliar twist to automotive artMotomorphosis is on show this weekend at New York's Chelsea Industrial, an installation that transforms two electric Lexuses into futuristic sculptural forms
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PriestmanGoode’s Day/Dream rail concept offers a vision of a future transformable trainImagine a train that runs a regular service by day but turns into a set of private sleeper compartments at night. Meet Day/Dream, PriestmanGoode’s vision of a multifunctional carriage design
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Barbie provides inspiration and source material for Gomi’s new range of unique devicesThe Childhood Memories Collection from Gomi takes recycled plastics to a new level by incorporating unwanted and pre-loved Barbie dolls in the process
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Roberts launches the Revere family of all-in-one audio players, adding CDs to its arsenalThe Revere 100, 300 and 500 from Roberts mark the audio brand’s entry into the burgeoning market for compact disc players, as well as added functionality and power
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No alarms and no surprises as Bentley rolls out the majestic Torcal, its first take on a luxury EVThe Bentley Torcal is an all-electric SUV with a distinctive GT flavour, imperious looks and a relentless focus on craft and materials. We take a look inside and out
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For blades that last decades, consider these impressive high-end scissors from HorlMade in Germany and designed to last, Horl shapes scissors and sharpeners that can be passed on to future generations
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Hook up with Lume’s lightest-ever caravan, the new aluminium-bodied RangerThe Dutch manufacturer’s latest model mixes classic caravan style with contemporary detailing and high-quality interior design
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Lunaz unveils two new Range Rover Classics that showcase the scope of its serviceLunaz specialises in breathing new life into established classics. The British company has revealed Kermit and Nevada, two different approaches to the classic original Range Rover
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The new 360 over-ear headphones from Beats offer bold colours and flexible styleThe headphone reinvented as ultra-flexible fitness wear, the new Beats 360 bring vivid colour and choice to your internal soundscape
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'Brutalist Asia' is a richly illustrated journey into concrete’s overlooked influence on the eastBlue Crow Media’s new monograph, 'Brutalist Asia', turns its practised eye for brutalist beauty on the continent's often-overlooked architecture
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Google enlists five top laptop makers to bring its new vision to life: enter the GooglebookNew premium hardware from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo bolsters the launch of the Googlebook, a laptop that wants to make a seamless connection with your smartphone, your AI agent and your workflow
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Get on the case with our guide to five of the best new pieces of hard-sided designer luggageCarl Friedrik, Delsey Paris, July, Mous and Nudient are the upscale luggage brands looking to get on board with you next time you fly
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With the Elroq, Epiq and Peaq, Škoda has completed a full hand of admirably sparky EVsŠkoda continues to electrify itself, channelling its knack with cost-effective but clever design into three new SUVs, culminating in the new 7-seater flagship, the Škoda Peaq
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‘Holiday Exotica’ is a visual celebration of the early days of bold and beautiful vacation designNo need to pack your bags to experience these destinations; Jonny Trunk’s new compilation of print ephemera celebrates the art of holiday graphics
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Norman Foster’s La Voile, one of the most acclaimed 21st-century houses, is for salePerched on the edge of the Cap-Ferrat peninsula, La Voile was designed by Lord Foster for his own family, embodying his fascination with structure, technology and architectural spectacle
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For sale, a Cornwall beach house on an unrivalled site above the golden Praa SandsLittle Cottage could be yours, a bold modern Cornish beach house that offers space, light and sea views
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The ever-evolving relationship of music and architecture chronicled in new monograph'Music and Architecture in Harmony' explores Europe’s grandest operatic and orchestral venues, old and new, charting 350 years of architectural, acoustic and stylistic evolution
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Lovers of the classic Fiat 500 have a fresh opportunity to acquire a bespoke new versionThe 500 Scattante by La Cinquecento transforms Fiat’s 500 classic into a spirited modern city car, using subtle upgrades and enhancements to give the icon a new lease of life
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Own a classic Frank Lloyd Wright house as the Samuel Eppstein residence comes to marketThe Samuel Eppstein residence in Kalamazoo combines architectural history with a spectacular site and equally significant neighbours from Wright’s Usonian house era
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Every facet of this new Oslo coffee bar has been shaped by local design superstars SnøhettaThe élan coffee bar is a bespoke slice of contemporary coffee culture, featuring Snøhetta-designed fixtures, fittings and furniture, along with rich materiality, a custom soundscape, and excellent coffee
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The Rolls-Royce Phantom Hummingbird is a private commission with an avian themeThe latest unique Rolls-Royce has us all aflutter, thanks to the laborious and innovative application of iridescent abalone shells
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The Product Design 100 hits the shelves to showcase the state of the industryWe cast our eyes over the first volume of The Product Design 100: A Snapshot of Industrial Design Today, a welcome physical monograph created to sum up the modern design landscape
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Socialist Hotels is Fuel Publishing’s newest study of a fast vanishing design aestheticThis new photographic compendium offers over 150 examples of socialist hospitality design, from Albania to Ukraine
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What’s new in roaming homes big and small from the 2026 Düsseldorf Caravan SalonThe 2026 Düsseldorf Salon is the European caravan industry’s main event. This year offered up fresh trends, innovations and a host of aspirational machines for those in love with the idea of life on the open road
