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Projection made simple courtesy of Vibe One, the first offering from XGIMI’s new sub-brand

Vibe by XGIMI wants to bring projection to the masses, with a debut product that simplifies and streamlines the art of conjuring up cinema wherever you happen to be

By Jonathan Bell Published 20 October 25

Fender American Professional Classic models are the pinnacle of the guitar maker’s craft

We visit Fender’s California factory to see the latest American Professional Classic models take shape

By Craig McLean Published 20 October 25

Apple and Design Miami celebrate the new guard of creativity with the inaugural Designers of Tomorrow

Apple and Design Miami's Designers of Tomorrow make Paris debut with a cohort of four designers, including Atelier Duyi Han, Jolie Ngo, Marie & Alexandre, and Marco Campardo

By Rosa Bertoli Published 20 October 25

Step inside Casa Moncler, the brand’s sustainable and highly creative Milanese HQ

Casa Moncler opens its doors in a masterfully reimagined Milanese industrial site, blending modern minimalism and heritage, courtesy of ACPV Architects Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel

By Ellie Stathaki Published 20 October 25

Rains Amsterdam is slick and cocooning – a ‘store of the future’

Danish lifestyle brand Rains opens its first Amsterdam flagship, marking its refined approach with a fresh flagship interior designed by Stamuli

By Ellie Stathaki Published 20 October 25

Sophie Smallhorn’s plywood tables for Uncommon Projects are colourful and modular

These modular tables by the artist and the plywood specialist play with colour for function, fun and flexibility

By Rosa Bertoli Published 19 October 25

Commune Design’s new rug collection is a psychedelic trip

The Los Angeles-based company worked with Christopher Farr on its groovy rug collection inspired by 1960s and 1970s Northern California

By Tianna Williams Published 19 October 25

This compact gym by Cassina and Technogym takes up less than one square metre

Giulia Foscari's Ottagono becomes a compact gym created with Cassina and Technogym, which just made its debut at the Hotel du Cap Eden Roc

By Rosa Bertoli Published 19 October 25

Dutch Design Awards 2025 honour a new generation of creatives

Recognising the use of AI as a design tool, social commentary, and new materials, this year’s Dutch Design Awards go to Vera van der Burg; Willem de Haan; and Marten van Middelkoop and Joost Dingemans of Plasticiet

By Rosa Bertoli Published 18 October 25

A monumental exhibition of French design revives the spirit of art deco for contemporary times

The Galerie des Gobelins hosts the inaugural Salon des Nouveaux Ensembliers, a contemporary movement inspired by art deco’s grand traditions

By Fabienne Dupuis Published 18 October 25

Margaret Howell celebrates the ‘modern and grounded’ work of British weaver Peter Collingwood with a rare exhibition and calendar

One of the 20th century’s seminal weavers, the exhibition provides a serene respite from Frieze London, unfolding in Margaret Howell’s London store

By Jack Moss Published 18 October 25

Step inside Faye Toogood's intimate cabinet of curiosities at PAD London

For PAD London 2025, (until 19 October) Faye Toogood presents The Magpie’s Nest with Friedman Benda

By Rosa Bertoli Published 17 October 25

Vivo launches OriginOS 6, for a smooth and intelligent mobile experience

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Superior AI, next-level graphics and a seamless user experience make this Vivo’s most sophisticated operating system yet

By Jonathan Bell Published 17 October 25

Porsche saves the best until last with the stunning 718 Boxster GTS 4.0

Could this be the last ever Porsche Boxster with a combustion engine? If so, the 718 GTS 4.0 is the best iteration to date

By Jeremy Taylor Published 17 October 25

Copenhagen’s Noma opens its first café and flavour shop

OEO Studio transforms the former entrance to the three-Michelin-starred restaurant into a tactile space inspired by laboratory precision

By Catherine Shaw Published 17 October 25

This 100-year-old private members’ club in London feels young at heart

The Sloane Club unveils a stylish new rebrand and redesign courtesy of Russell Sage Studio

By Daven Wu Published 17 October 25

RIBA Stirling Prize 2025 winner is ‘a radical reimagining of later living’

Appleby Blue Almshouse wins the RIBA Stirling Prize 2025, crowning the social housing complex for over-65s by Witherford Watson Mann Architects, the best building of the year

By Ellie Stathaki Published 16 October 25

Yinka Ilori’s new foundation is dedicated to play and joy: ‘Play gave me freedom to dream’

Today, artist and designer Yinka Ilori announced the launch of a non-profit organisation that debuts with a playscape in Nigeria

By Rosa Bertoli Published 16 October 25

Benjamin Moore's 2026 colour of the year is here — and it's a perfect balance of 'comfortable and chic'

Silhouette AF-655, a soft mocha-charcoal hue, draws inspiration from classical suiting and timeless interiors

By Tianna Williams Published 16 October 25

In Monaco, the world’s most famous yacht show up close

The Monaco Yacht Show is one of the most famous annual celebrations of wealth and ostentation. What’s new in the world of floating ultra-luxury?

By Rory FH Smith Published 16 October 25

Fuseproject and Tuux join forces to create a womb-like meditation retreat for the workspace

The Iris Meditation Pod from OpenSeed is a scientifically driven one-person retreat, designed to increase concentration and overall well-being

By Jonathan Bell Published 16 October 25

Formafatal ventures deep into the Costa Rican jungle with Studio House, a spectacular retreat

Set high on a forested hillside, the Studio House has far-reaching ocean views yet is completely integrated into its site

By Jonathan Bell Published 16 October 25

Artists reflect on Kate Bush lyrics for a War Child auction

Peter Doig and Maggi Hambling are among artists interpreting Kate Bush’s 1985 track ‘Running Up That Hill’ for War Child’s online auction

By Tianna Williams Published 15 October 25

Explore Tom Kundig’s unusual houses, from studios on wheels to cabins slotted into boulders

The American architect’s entire residential portfolio is the subject of a comprehensive new book, ‘Tom Kundig: Complete Houses’

By Léa Teuscher Published 15 October 25

Inside yacht maker Azimut’s horizon-expanding HQ, by Michele De Lucchi’s AMDL Circle

The design of Azimut’s headquarters in Piedmont, Italy, is open, adaptable, and befitting ‘a place of creativity’

By Ifeoluwa Adedeji Published 15 October 25

‘Belonging’ – the LFA 2026 theme is revealed, exploring how places can become personal

The idea of belonging and what it means in today’s world will be central at the London Festival of Architecture’s explorations, as the event’s 2026 theme has been announced today

By Ellie Stathaki Published 15 October 25

Johnston Marklee’s sofa for Knoll offers chubby chic

1970s design icons, Bibendum, and macaroni were on architects Sharon Johnston and Mark Lee's minds while designing the ‘Biboni’ sofa for Knoll

By Rosa Bertoli Published 15 October 25