Jonathan Bell
Jonathan Bell has written for Wallpaper* magazine since 1999, covering everything from architecture and transport design to books, tech and graphic design. He is now the magazine’s Transport and Technology Editor. Jonathan has written and edited 15 books, including Concept Car Design, 21st Century House, and The New Modern House. He is also the host of Wallpaper’s first podcast.
Latest articles by Jonathan Bell
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Go floral and bold with this new range of phone cases and more from MarimekkoMarimekko has teamed up with Casetify to bring its signature prints and patterns to your pocketable devices
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‘Beat Gems’ is a new book about the cultural impact and evolution of the drum machineNew from Bjooks, ‘Beat Gems’ delves into the sounds, shapes and distinctive timbres of more than 60 iconic and cult examples of the modern drum machine
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New reMarkable Paper Pure is an e-ink tablet for fans of light-touch technologyNorwegian tech firm reMarkable fills out its third-generation series of tablets with the entry-level Paper Pure, a black and white e-ink tablet that offers style and simplicity
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With the Aston Martin DB12 S, a new flagship Super Tourer is bornAston Martin ekes more power and drama out of its iconic DB12 with the new ‘S’ variant. We take it on a tour through the narrow roads of Provence
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Expand your music making options with this selection of playful audio toolsNine new audio tools encourage a more intuitive, fluid approach to making music, with compact synths, chord machines, samplers and more
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Pablo Pita transforms a forgotten Portuguese ruin into a private retreat with far-reaching viewsThis elegant country retreat in the Douro region began life as an olive press. Now it’s now a serene residence that brings rough materiality to its a simple plan
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GoPro wants to get back in on the action with its new pro-level Mission 1 cinema camerasThe GoPro Mission 1 series of ultra-compact action cameras is designed to offer cinema-grade footage without compromise, undercutting the scale and price of pro-grade gear
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Pavilions, installations and activations: auto makers maintain a high profile at Milan Design WeekFor many manufacturers, Milan Design Week has been slowly transforming into a mobility exhibition. 2026 was no exception, as Range Rover, Audi, Lexus, Mini, Škoda and more chose the event to make their own mark
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High-tech materials, pure aerodynamics and bold graphics align in the Ferrari HypersailPrototype monohulls represent the extremes of ocean-going performance. The Ferrari Hypersail is the Maranello manufacturer’s challenger, complete with supercar-inspired graphics and details
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Ora Ïto is on the right track with the design of Marseille’s metro makeoverNot content with reshaping the city’s Place Castellane, designer Ora Ïto has also overseen Marseille’s new metro cars
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Vigilante introduces the Scrambler, for those who want a truly utilitarian restomodInspired by the classic Jeep, the new Vigilante Scrambler brings stripped-back simplicity and true off-road ability to the restomod scene
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Paolo Dellachà takes the reins at Pininfarina SpA. What's next for the legendary studio?Pininfarina SpA is one of Italy’s most esteemed design consultancies, born from automotive culture but expanding fast into all facets of visual design. Wallpaper* spoke to CEO Paolo Dellachà about the company’s ambitions for the future and its historic connections to the past
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BMW loads up the new 7 Series with more technology than ever before. We take a tourFlagship cars have always been high-tech trailblazers. When it came to update the top-of-the-line BMW 7 Series, the company has combined new aesthetics with silicon-driven innovation
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For sale: a contemporary Wyoming ranch that makes the most of its spectacular rural settingA Wyoming ranch designed by Carney Logan Burke Architects, the expansive Wapiti Retreat near Jackson, Wyoming, is for sale via Sotheby’s
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Exclusive insight into two bespoke listening rooms at the forthcoming Stylus NYCNew York’s new audio salon features design by O'Neill Rose Architects, tech by Devon Turnbull and Michelin-starred catering. Sign us up
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Porsche Cayenne Coupé Electric: can electrification transform the image of the SUV coupé?The SUV coupé is a benighted typology, neither fish nor fowl. Now that a Porsche-designed performance EV is on the case, do they make a bit more sense?
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The Morgan Supersport 400 is a new flagship sports car from the Malvern manufacturerMore power, more personalisation and a more refined expression of Morgan’s enduring aesthetic, the Supersport 400 is a worthy brand flagship
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EBO Max is a football-shaped FamilyBot that brings intelligence and security to the homeThe robots are coming, trundling slowly through your single-level living space and gazing around in big-eyed wonder. We check out Enabot's EBO Max
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A spectacular private commission showcases Theon Design’s skill with the 911 templateCreated for a Mexican architect, Theon Design’s latest Porsche 911 restomod is a greatest hits compilation on four wheels
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All-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is both scaled-down S-Class and a riposte to the SUVMercedes has gone all-electric with the latest iteration of its important C-Class model, the mid-market saloon that was once one of its strongest-selling models. Is the new EV inspired by SUVs or does it set out to conquer them?
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Invisible updates give Polestar 3 more power and processing and a steely focus on efficiencyPolestar has given its sporting SUV an upgrade, doubling down on the big EV’s performance credibility whilst also streamlining its environmental footprint
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A transformed homestead becomes a family holiday destination thanks to No ArchitectsThe harsh environment of the Ore Mountains in the Czech Republic backdrops this restored, expanded and updated residential lodge by local studio No Architects
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A new London mews house conjures up a spacious interior from a tiny plotPaper House Project’s Greenview House in Hackney transforms an unpromising site into a neatly defined, low-energy home with a dynamic, interlocking vertical plan
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Fans of compact EVs have two compelling new cars to choose from thanks to Hyundai and VWThe all-new Hyundai Ioniq 3 scales down Hyundai’s EV offering, while VW has a third attempt at making its ID.3 into a winner
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