Latest articles by Francesca Perry
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Ten things to see at 3 Days of Design 2026Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design festival returns from 10-12 June 2026, with exhibitions and product launches following the theme of ‘Make this Moment Matter’
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Five things to see at London Craft Week 2026With an emphasis on keeping heritage crafts alive, London Craft Week 2026 (11-17 May) offers a city-wide programme of exhibitions to discover artisanal excellence from established and emerging makers
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The story of Chandigarh furnitureHow a furniture commission for the new city of Chandigarh, India, resulted in some of the most important designs of mid-century modernism
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Five emerging Mexican designers to know from Mexico City Art Week 2026Merging the contemporary design canon with heritage, local vernacular and cultural symbols, these exciting designers are experimenting with furniture, lighting design and textiles
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Lee Broom's immersive lighting illuminates a grand Mexican villaFor Mexico City Art Week, Lee Broom unveils ‘The Resident’, an installation of more than 50 lighting works (on view until 10 April 2026)
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Gaudí’s Casa Batlló in Barcelona opens a mesmerising new contemporary art spaceWelcome to Casa Batlló Contemporary, set within Antoní Gaudí’s landmark art nouveau house, courtesy of architects Mesura
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Designers craft wooden furniture to mark LA wildfires anniversary‘From the Upper Valley in the Foothills’ (on view at Marta, LA, until 31 January 2026) brings together two dozen creatives from the city to transform trees cleared from fire-damaged areas
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How Memphis developed from an informal gathering of restless creatives into one of design's most influential movementsEverything you want to know about Memphis Design, from its history to its leading figures to the pieces to know (and buy)
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How Charles and Ray Eames combined problem solving with humour and playfulness to create some of the most enduring furniture designs of modern timesEverything you need to know about Charles and Ray Eames, the American design giants who revolutionised the concept of design for everyday life with humour and integrity
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'They're like my friends:’ Max Lamb exhibits a decade of chairs in a former church hallThe British designer’s new London show, ‘Exercises in Seating 3' (until 2 November 2025), brings together over 30 diverse works in a circle of connection
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How Charlotte Perriand helped shape a progressive modern world through designEverything you need to know about the French designer who pioneered modular living and tubular steel designs and combined them with humanity and pleasure
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A family home turns into an immersive exhibition space for London Design FestivalCeramicist Emma Louise Payne displays design in domestic surrounds for group show ‘The Objects We Live By’
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A travelling exhibition of chairs hits the road for London Design Festival 2025Organised by Design Everything, ‘A Seat at the Table’ travels to different venues in the city, where the chairs support communal events
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A building kind of like a ‘mille-feuille’: inside Herzog & de Meuron’s home for Lombard OdierWe toured ‘One Roof’ by Herzog & de Meuron, exploring the Swiss studio’s bright, sustainable and carefully layered workspace design; welcome to private bank Lombard Odier’s new headquarters
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This Salento monastery becomes the backdrop for a celebration of local craft‘Intrecci•Intertwinings’ (on view until 14 September 2025) features contemporary designs made from materials and techniques from the Salento region, also known as the ‘heel’ of Italy
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Modernist and contemporary Brazilian furniture face off in this LA exhibition‘Lightness & Tension’ (5-19 September 2025) features the work of Joaquim Tenreiro and Lucas Simões, as curator and dealer Ulysses de Santi explores the trajectory of Brazilian furniture design
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Eileen Gray: A guide to the pioneering modernist’s life and workGray forever shaped the course of design and architecture. Here's everything to know about her inspiring career
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‘Designers are far more than just producers of commercial goods’: Samuel Ross on the London Design BiennaleThe artistic director of the major event and founder of A-COLD-WALL* discusses the role of a designer and the future of the sector in an exclusive interview
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Six standout pavilions to see at the London Design Biennale 2025More than 30 participants responded to the theme 'Surface Reflections.' Here are our highlights
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‘Disabled people have always been here’: a new V&A show centres on disability in designCurator Natalie Kane takes us through five key exhibits from the London show, where design points the way to a more inclusive society
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A postcard from Malmö’s Southern Sweden Design Days 2025Southern Sweden Design Days offers a more gentle approach to a design festival, and an opportunity to discover new talent
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2025 Loewe Foundation Craft Prize winner announced as Kunimasa AokiThe Japanese sculptor describes his work as ‘50 per cent tradition and 50 per cent innovation’
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The jewellery designers turning their hand to homewareThree jewellery designers apply their delicate eye for detail to homeware and furniture design, creating elegant pieces that stay true to their individuality
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What to see at London Craft Week 2025With London Craft Week just around the corner, Wallpaper* rounds up the must-see moments from this year’s programme
