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Tony Chambers, former editor-in-chief, on Wallpaper’s greatest journeys
Adventures in Brazil, Russia, India and China – Tony Chambers, Wallpaper’s former creative director-turned-editor-in-chief (2003 – 2018), reflects on epic journeys during his tenure. His recollections feature in the ‘25 Years of Wallpaper*’ series, published in our October 2021, 25th anniversary issue
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Albert Hill: how Wallpaper* inspired The Modern House
Albert Hill, who joined Wallpaper* as associate design editor in 2001 and remained a contributing editor until 2019, on how one particular commission inspired him to found alternative estate agency The Modern House. Hill’s recollections feature in the ‘25 Years of Wallpaper*’ series, published in our October 2021, 25th anniversary issue
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Irakli Sabekia on research and design as ‘tools to attack reality’
Georgian designer Irakli Sabekia talks about the power of artistic work to confront complex subjects, while Formafantasma names him as one of 25 creative leaders of the future in Wallpaper’s 25th Anniversary Issue ‘5x5’ project
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Formafantasma goes bananas for Johanna Seelemann
Known for projects such as exposing the journey of a banana, German designer Johanna Seelemann brings a fresh perspective to mundane objects, and is tipped by Formafantasma as one of 25 creative leaders of the future in Wallpaper’s 25th Anniversary Issue ‘5x5’ project
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Michael Reynolds, Wallpaper’s US director, goes behind the scenes of the first issue
Michael Reynolds, Wallpaper’s US director, goes behind the scenes of the magazine’s first ever cover, a shoot involving a penthouse apartment, heavy furniture – and no elevator service. Reynolds’ recollections feature in the ‘25 Years of Wallpaper*’ series, published in our October 2021, 25th anniversary issue
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Artist and designer Faye Toogood on how Wallpaper* shaped the way we live
Artist and designer Faye Toogood, a Wallpaper* contributor since 2007, on our forward-thinking magazine. Toogood’s recollections feature in the ‘25 Years of Wallpaper*’ series, published in our October 2021, 25th anniversary issue
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When Karl Lagerfeld met Zaha Hadid: Suzanne Trocmé on Wallpaper’s most memorable shoot
Contributing editor Suzanne Trocmé, who has worked for Wallpaper* since 2003, on celebrating our magazine’s tenth anniversary, in 2006, with a creative match made in heaven. Trocmé's recollections feature in the ‘25 Years of Wallpaper*’ series, published in our October 2021, 25th anniversary issue
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Frida Escobedo on variety, diversity and female creativity in architecture
International Women’s Day 2022 and Women’s History Month: Mexican architect Frida Escobedo on variety, risk and freedom in her work, and her female future champions
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Theaster Gates: London, urban reform and exemplars of Black excellence
The American artist and urban planner returns to London for a cultural takeover on a grand scale, and – as one of five visionaries invited to nominate creative leaders of the future for ‘5x5’, Wallpaper’s 25th anniversary project – picks five exemplars of Black excellence leading the way for social and creative change
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Tameem Antoniades on video games to understand mental health
Coder Tameem Antoniades, co-founder of Ninja Theory, is working with neuroscientists on video games to help understand mental health. He’s also tipped by Michèle Lamy as a creative leader of the future, in Wallpaper’s 25th Anniversary Issue ‘5x5’ project
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Germane Barnes discusses cities, architecture and identity
Named by Theaster Gates as one of 25 creative leaders of the future in Wallpaper’s 25th Anniversary Issue ‘5x5’ project, American architect Germane Barnes explores the link between architecture and identity
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Design studio Takt Project’s ‘bird’s-eye view of the world’
Takt Project founder Satoshi Yoshiizumi was chosen by Nendo as one of 25 creative leaders of the future for Wallpaper’s 25th Anniversary Issue ‘5x5’ project. His studio’s work explores design's impact on society through technology and engineering
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Superflux: making climate change ‘tangible, relatable and specific’
Design studio Superflux explores some of the biggest issues humans currently face, and is now tipped by Formafantasma as one of 25 creative leaders of the future, in Wallpaper’s 25th Anniversary Issue ‘5x5’ project
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Julie Richoz’s colourful industrial design language
Julie Richoz is named by Nendo as one of 25 creative leaders of the future for Wallpaper’s 25th Anniversary Issue ‘5x5’ project
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Formafantasma on their GEO-Design master’s programme, and designers thinking big
The Italian design duo – and Designer of the Year in the 2021 Wallpaper* Design Awards – are among our featured visionaries in ‘5x5’, Wallpaper's 25th anniversary project. They discuss their first year heading the GEO-Design master’s programme at Design Academy Eindhoven, educating students for a changing world, and their pick of five creative leaders of the future who are expanding the practice of design
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Jinsik Kim’s explorations on the ‘modern possibilities of design’
Jinsik Kim is named by Nendo as one of 25 creative leaders of the future for Wallpaper’s 25th Anniversary Issue ‘5x5’ project. His studio’s work fearlessly combine materials and forms drawing from ancient inspirations
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Marina Tabassum on the ‘architecture of relevance’
Dhaka-based architect Marina Tabassum – tipped by Frida Escobedo as one of 25 creative leaders of the future in Wallpaper’s 25th Anniversary Issue ‘5x5’ project – on architecture for human wellbeing and dignity
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The pared-back designs of Mario Tsai
Mario Tsai – named by Nendo’s Oki Sato as a creative leader of the future for Wallpaper’s 25th Anniversary Issue ‘5x5’ project – talks about his experience working as a designer and entrepreneur in China, at the cusp of innovation and tradition
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Culture shock: Jeremy Langmead on his days as Wallpaper* editor-in-chief
Jeremy Langmead, former Wallpaper* editor-in-chief (2003 – 2007), remembers the spotless office and flawless staff who introduced him to the wonderful world of design and architecture. Langmead’s recollections feature in the ‘25 Years of Wallpaper*’ series, published in our October 2021, 25th anniversary issue
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Etel Adnan: creative shape-shifter, acclaimed author, and devotee of colour
Selected by Michèle Lamy as a creative leader as part of Wallpaper’s 25th Anniversary Issue ‘5x5’ project, Etel Adnan has cemented her status as a potent voice of contemporary Arab-American culture, and an artist of the world
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Carla Juaçaba on architecture as ‘action over a territory’
Brazilian architect Carla Juaçaba – tipped by Frida Escobedo as one of 25 creative leaders of the future in Wallpaper’s 25th Anniversary Issue ‘5x5’ project – on her work past and present, and building landscapes where ‘nature, design and infrastructure coexist’
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Tolu Coker: the artist creating clothing for equity and social change
British-Nigerian fashion designer and multi-disciplinary artist Tolu Coker discusses clothing and identity as Theaster Gates names her one of 25 creative leaders of the future in Wallpaper’s 25th Anniversary Issue ‘5x5’ project
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Michèle Lamy, agent of change, on the artists to lead us into the future
Co-founder of Owenscorp, artist, performer, agent of change: Michèle Lamy on her conduits to co-creation, and five creatives who can lead us into the future – whom she champions as part of Wallpaper’s 25th anniversary ‘5x5’ project
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Norman Teague: ‘design history needs to reinvent itself’
Chicago-based designer, maker and educator Norman Teague – named by Theaster Gates as one of his five creative leaders of the future in Wallpaper’s 25th Anniversary Issue ‘5x5’ project – on craft, connecting and community
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Jordan Wolfson’s transgressive art exposes the ugly parts of our nature
Through technologically sophisticated installations, Jordan Wolfson compels us to confront uncomfortable truths about human existence. He features as one of 25 creative leaders of the future in Wallpaper’s 25th Anniversary Issue ‘5x5’ project, nominated by fellow artist Michèle Lamy
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Wallpaper* founder Tyler Brûlé on the magazine’s ‘occasionally naughty’ start
Tyler Brûlé, Wallpaper* founder and editorial director from 1996 – 2002, on the auspicious start of our ‘curious, global, slightly decadent and occasionally naughty’ magazine. Brûlé's recollections feature in the ‘25 Years of Wallpaper*’ series, published in our October 2021, 25th anniversary issue
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Nendo’s Oki Sato on challenges, new talent, and ‘taking the difficult way’
Oki Sato, founder of prolific Japanese studio Nendo, reflects on past and present challenges – including designing Tokyo’s Olympic cauldron – and, for Wallpaper’s 25th Anniversary Issue ‘5x5’ project, selects five young talents ready to pick up the torch
