Latest articles by Rosa Bertoli
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Wallpaper* Design Awards: Formafantasma’s assemble-your-own trophy is a crafty winner'Celebratory, joyful and deliberately simple': Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin reveal the inspiration and process behind their flat packed paper trophy for the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2026
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How Reflex Angelo transformed Venetian glass into a modern design ideaBespoke Partnership
Italian furniture company Reflex Angelo has drawn from its local glassmaking heritage to create a sophisticated, contemporary design portfolio
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Remember the Bic Biro? It’s now a larger-than-life lampSeletti honours the iconic Bic pen on its 75th anniversary with a gigantic, luminous reproduction of its design
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Patricia Urquiola’s textile adventures at Heimtextil: ‘Design is not about controlling form’Urquiola presents ‘Among-all’, a new installation at Frankfurt’s Heimtextil fair (until 16 January 2026) that explores new routes for textile experimentation in design
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Wallpaper* Design Awards: London’s V&A East Storehouse is Launch of the Year 2026Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the V&A family’s latest outpost turns the museum concept on its head, offering a revolutionary peek into the daily life of the institution’s Wunderkammer of a collection
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Sabine Marcelis has revisited her Ikea lamp and it’s a colourful marvelSabine Marcelis’ ‘Varmblixt’ lamp for Ikea returns in a new colourful, high-tech guise
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Ten out-of-this-world design exhibitions to see in 2026From contemporary grandes dames to legends past, and ‘non-human’ design: here are ten design exhibitions we’re looking forward to seeing in 2026
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These are the 12 emerging designers we are excited to follow into 2026These are the designers to watch for 2026: from unpredictable glassmakers to furniture designers working with bones, textile artists exploring ancient techniques and makers giving new life to mundane tools
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2026 horoscope: design for every star signFor the Wallpaper* 2026 horoscope, we asked Italian astrologist Lumpa what the stars have in store for the year ahead, and what design objects each sign will need to face the new year
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The work of Salù Iwadi Studio reclaims African perspectives with a global outlookWallpaper* Future Icons: based between Lagos and Dakar, Toluwalase Rufai and Sandia Nassila of Salù Iwadi Studio are inspired by the improvisational nature of African contemporary design
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Korean designer Yoonjeong Lee tells ordinary stories in extraordinary waysWallpaper* Future Icons: Yoonjeong Lee's work is based on a fascination for utilitarian objects, from pencils to nails, recreated with innovative casting methods
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We asked five creative leaders to tell us their design predictions for the year aheadWhat will be the trends shaping the design world in 2026? Six creative leaders share their predictions for next year, alongside some wise advice: be present, connect, embrace AI
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Supersedia’s chairs combine sculptural forms with emotional expressionsItalian design studio Supersedia, founded by Markus Töll, creates furniture where ‘every detail is shaped individually'
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Australian studio Cordon Salon takes an anthropological approach to designWallpaper* Future Icons: hailing from Australia, Cordon Salon is a studio that doesn't fit in a tight definition, working across genres, techniques and materials while exploring the possible futures of craft
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Wallpaper* Design Awards 2026: Life-enhancer of the year shortlistDiscover the shortlist for Life-Enhancer of the Year in the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2026, from an innovative night light to a blueprint for play
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Wallpaper* Design Awards 2026: Launch of the year shortlistDiscover the shortlist for Launch of the Year in the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2026, from an innovative museum concept to a glass-like hydrating face mask
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Wallpaper* Design Awards 2026: Designer of the Year shortlistMeet the Wallpaper* Designers of the Year nominees: bringing calm, consideration and integrity to the year's key design moments
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Pantone chose white as colour of the year: resistance to plurality, or quiet emblem of hope?The Pantone Colour of the Year 2026 – Cloud Dancer white – was met with both intrigue and horror from the design community. We speak to four design professionals who weigh in on this year's candid hue
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Edra’s wintry marvel of a chair heralds the 2026 Winter GamesEdra unveils a new snow-white chair by Estudio Campana to mark the upcoming Winter Games, as part of its ‘Casa Italia’ showcase of Italian excellence for the event
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Vincent Van Duysen and Zara unveil a sophisticated new flagship concept in BarcelonaZara Diagonal by Vincent Van Duysen brings the intimacy of a domestic space to the shopping experience
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These classic board games are elevated with a creative twistFrom a leather Snakes and Ladders to a whimsical Noughts and Crosses (plus a few newcomers): browse our edit of the best board games to keep you and your guests entertained this holiday season
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Katie Stout installs a stone menagerie across Miami's Design DistrictHorses, frogs and even a mermaid have taken over the avenues of Miami Design District. Discover ‘Gargantua’s Thumb’, a collection of stone seating by designer Katie Stout
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Design Miami announces Dubai collectible design platform in collaboration with AlserkalThe new platform will honour the region’s cultural heritage while highlighting its spirit of innovation
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'Design at its most ambitious': meet the 2025 Royal Designers for IndustryThe Royal Society for Arts announces the five new Royal Designers for Industry as well as two Honorary Royal Designers for Industry
