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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Samsung Galaxy series expands and improves with new tablets, smartwatches and folding phones
The arrival of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold5 shows a new maturity in folding device design, while smarter smartwatches and faster, more efficient tablets were also on the table
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Fuell Fllow e-motorbike could be the ultimate commuting machine
The Fuell Fllow, a blend of superbike power and style with the silence and convenience of all-electric power, is a bold statement for those seeking zero-emission urban travel
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New-edition KEF LS60 wireless speakers celebrate a partnership with Lotus Cars
Tall, trim and powerful, the KEF LS60 Wireless Lotus Edition speakers are a powerful home audio solution from the iconic British brand
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Keep track of your indoor air quality with Birdie, a stealthy but stylish home accessory
Birdie keeps a beady eye on indoor air quality, encouraging you to take action when things get fuggy
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Brian Eno extends his ambient realms with these environment-altering sculptures
Brian Eno exhibits his new light box sculptures in London, alongside a unique speaker and iconic works by the late American light artist Dan Flavin
By Jonathan Bell Published
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We open up the new Google Pixel Fold and find out about the future of flexible screens
Google’s Claude Zellweger offers insights into the design approach behind the new Google Pixel Fold, as we report on life with the company’s first foldable
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Modern courtyard house elevates site in Brasília through private oasis
A courtyard house conceals a private oasis behind its veiled brick façade in Brazil
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Elegantly finished consoles add natural lustre to your home audio set-up
New finishes make these classic consoles by Brionvega and Wrensilva stand out from run-of-the-mill radiograms
By Jonathan Bell Published
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London artists’ house by Mitchell + Corti Architects pays homage to midcentury design
A London artists' house has been transformed with new additions, new materials and a fresh approach to light, space and plan
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New tech essentials for working-from-home happiness
Working-from-home tech and accessories, from standing desks to extra monitors, cables, a coffee maker and more, to shape your ultimate home office space
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Simpson & Partners’ elegant home EV chargers are the ultimate high-tech cottage industry
Its compact, neat and powerful EV chargers make the Home Series from Simpson & Partners one of the most discreet and design-conscious on the market
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Makkina’s Triumph TR25 concept is a celebration of this low-key studio’s design skill
A triumphant piece of product design, Makkina’s TR25 is a vivid vision of the ultimate minimalist all-electric sports car
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Sliding components create a transformable office in Kyoto: see it move!
Naoshi Kondo Studio has created a transformable office with its own architectural puzzle box that turns an L-shaped unit into a multifunctional space
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Caterham’s curvaceous Project V concept is a tantalising glimpse of a future electric sports car
The Caterham Project V is a departure for the British builder of ultra-light compact sports cars, a gracious electric sports coupé that promises to combine practicality with sportiness
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Aston Martin Valour celebrates 110 years of the British sports car manufacturer
Unashamedly macho, the limited-edition Aston Martin Valour is a birthday gift for moneyed enthusiasts of old-school driving sensations
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Nothing Phone (2) doubles down on the brand’s minimalist, low-key aesthetic
Nothing Phone (2) is the alternative choice, a high-tech handset designed to wean you off digital distractions without compromising quality or function
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Pininfarina delves into the history books for a special edition of its Battista electric hypercar
The Pininfarina Battista Edizione Nino Farina is an edition of five cars honouring an Italian racing driver, pushing the manufacturer’s hypercar to new levels of customisation
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New Lotus Eletre glides into contention as a highly desirable sporting electric SUV
The all-electric Lotus Eletre SUV – visually striking and technologically advanced – is a revolutionary departure for the sports car specialist. Is it up there with the best?
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New Motorola Razr 40 is a foldable phone for digital minimalists
Powerful yet pocketable, the Motorola Razr 40 shows how the clamshell phone is maturing, pitched at those who prefer to keep digital temptation at bay
By Jonathan Bell Published
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An all-American classic gets the high-end retromod treatment, courtesy of Texas-based Vigilante 4x4
Vigilante 4x4’s Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer models are classic on the outside with modern muscle and technology under the skin
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A new Cowboy e-bike glides into town – meet the Cruiser
The Cowboy Cruiser e-bike incorporates a more upright riding position, updated tech and a minimal approach to frame design
By Jonathan Bell Published
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LoveFrom gives Linn’s classic Sondek LP12 turntable a new spin
Linn teams up with Jony Ive’s LoveFrom to craft the ultimate in vinyl revival, a limited edition of its classic Sondek LP12 turntable, marking its half-century
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Fiat Topolino infuses every journey with the spirit of la dolce vita
Fiat enters the world of electric microcars with the new pocket-sized Topolino
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Little Car Company’s garage of pocket exotics are small, speedy and beautiful
The Little Car Company specialises in bespoke ‘junior classics’, exacting, scaled-down reinterpretations of iconic (and expensive) automobiles injected with electric driving delight
By Jonathan Bell Published