INTERVIEW NEWS
exclusive interview: virgil abloh discusses his 'MARKERAD' collection for IKEA
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designboom spoke with abloh about the collaborative process behind 'MARKERAD', and what this project means for the future of art, streetwear, and furniture design.
designboom spoke with abloh about the collaborative process behind 'MARKERAD', and what this project means for the future of art, streetwear, and furniture design.
interview with jorge ambrosi of mexican architecture studio, ambrosi etchegaray
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ambrosi discuses the origins of his own practice as well as the future of the profession in this in-depth interview.
ambrosi discuses the origins of his own practice as well as the future of the profession in this in-depth interview.
'we cannot be ideological': formafantasma on design's possibilities and limitations
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for PORT magazine's 25th issue, deyan sudjic, director of london's design museum, visited andrea trimarchi and simone farresin's amsterdam studio.
for PORT magazine's 25th issue, deyan sudjic, director of london's design museum, visited andrea trimarchi and simone farresin's amsterdam studio.
designboom speaks to manifesto founder martin barry as cultural markets expand
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with a second outpost opened in prague, the manifesto markets offer a place to enjoy food, musical performances and cultural events.
with a second outpost opened in prague, the manifesto markets offer a place to enjoy food, musical performances and cultural events.
looking back: designboom revisits ingo maurer interview from 2001, following his recent passing
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on this sad occasion, designboom revisits our meeting with maurer at his exhibition at the cologne fair on january 15, 2001, and compiles a few of his top projects, among many.
on this sad occasion, designboom revisits our meeting with maurer at his exhibition at the cologne fair on january 15, 2001, and compiles a few of his top projects, among many.
thomas heatherwick discusses his studio's creative strategies
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in this exclusive interview, the designer speaks passionately about his multi-faceted studio and the 'joyousness' of the initial design stages.
in this exclusive interview, the designer speaks passionately about his multi-faceted studio and the 'joyousness' of the initial design stages.
clubbing and cladding: martino gamper mixes 'false' facade installation
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made from waste and recycled materials, the temporary installation's fake facade is inspired by the concept of a potemkin village.
made from waste and recycled materials, the temporary installation's fake facade is inspired by the concept of a potemkin village.
kengo kuma interweaves bamboo and carbon at london design festival 2019
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nestled into the garden of the victoria and albert museum, kengo kuma's 'bamboo ring' installation explores the use of the fast-growing wood in modern design.
nestled into the garden of the victoria and albert museum, kengo kuma's 'bamboo ring' installation explores the use of the fast-growing wood in modern design.
milton glaser: rare unreleased video interview with the graphic designer (2000)
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as designboom celebrates 20 years online, we present a series of 'retro' videos, here spotlighting acclaimed graphic designer milton glaser.
as designboom celebrates 20 years online, we present a series of 'retro' videos, here spotlighting acclaimed graphic designer milton glaser.
edoardo tresoldi studio visit: capturing the poetry of absence with wire mesh
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tresoldi’s new studio in milan opens up to an airy, brightly lit space that sets the tone for the practice's approach — relaxed but disciplined.
tresoldi’s new studio in milan opens up to an airy, brightly lit space that sets the tone for the practice's approach — relaxed but disciplined.
sustainability runs through the grain of TAKT’s wooden furniture
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TAKT is attempting to rewrite the script when it comes to production and consumption, including the entire lifecycle of their products.
TAKT is attempting to rewrite the script when it comes to production and consumption, including the entire lifecycle of their products.
sir victor hotel in barcelona: an interview with baranowitz kronenberg
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designboom attended the ribbon cutting of the newest sir hotel in barcelona which takes inspiration from the city, the sea and its surrounding mountains.
designboom attended the ribbon cutting of the newest sir hotel in barcelona which takes inspiration from the city, the sea and its surrounding mountains.
JUNG switches dramatically adapt installation of lighting, sound & movement
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during milan design week 2019, JUNG's 'CHROMATIC' installation highlighted how their innovations can change atmospheres and experiences to your control.
during milan design week 2019, JUNG's 'CHROMATIC' installation highlighted how their innovations can change atmospheres and experiences to your control.
atelier blam discusses design, fabrication, and working with the bouroullecs
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through an ongoing collaboration with ronan & erwan bouroullec, atelier blam has been able to address a broader reflection on functionality, urban design, and installation art.
through an ongoing collaboration with ronan & erwan bouroullec, atelier blam has been able to address a broader reflection on functionality, urban design, and installation art.
tomás saraceno interview on aero(s)cene at the venice art biennale
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'I am interested in creating a narrative of reality that resonates with the majority of people, and the way they are living.'
'I am interested in creating a narrative of reality that resonates with the majority of people, and the way they are living.'
inside the mesmeric mind of ignasi monreal, the artist behind gucci's SS18 'hallucination'
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we spoke with monreal about his digital painting practice, his current creative fascinations, and how his body of work is increasingly expanding into more and more complex paths.
we spoke with monreal about his digital painting practice, his current creative fascinations, and how his body of work is increasingly expanding into more and more complex paths.
warka water founder arturo vittori on architecture's enormous capacity for social impact
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designboom spoke with THE DESIGN PRIZE winner about his mission, and how architects can provide people in need with potentially life-changing solutions.
designboom spoke with THE DESIGN PRIZE winner about his mission, and how architects can provide people in need with potentially life-changing solutions.
diego grandi forms new beauty cosmogony between azzurra and davines
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'the concept represents how people can customize themselves in many levels, from their hair through to their sanitaryware,' explains diego grandi.
'the concept represents how people can customize themselves in many levels, from their hair through to their sanitaryware,' explains diego grandi.
bad design is everywhere and alice rawsthorn wants to talk about it
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world-renowned design critic alice rawsthorn shares 8 categories to help you easily identify and avoid bad design.
world-renowned design critic alice rawsthorn shares 8 categories to help you easily identify and avoid bad design.
polestar recreates the vividness of driving at milan design week 2019
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inside the installation, guests step into a cabin of community, colors, sounds, movement and, overall, a vivid experience – just like if they were in a polestar car.
inside the installation, guests step into a cabin of community, colors, sounds, movement and, overall, a vivid experience – just like if they were in a polestar car.
interview with arthur mamou-mani on his COS installation at milan design week
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we spoke with the french architect about his background and upbringing, the evolution of his work, and how he feels about the future of the profession.
we spoke with the french architect about his background and upbringing, the evolution of his work, and how he feels about the future of the profession.
things that go together: michael anastassiades reflects on his retrospective in cyprus
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a personal and professional survey of the designer's comprehensive career to date.
a personal and professional survey of the designer's comprehensive career to date.
the XI: bjarke ingels group-designed towers top out in new york
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located in close proximity to the high line, the project forms part of a new 'architecture row', which already includes projects by renzo piano, jean nouvel, and frank gehry.
located in close proximity to the high line, the project forms part of a new 'architecture row', which already includes projects by renzo piano, jean nouvel, and frank gehry.
investigating invisible elements: an interview with studio swine at A/D/O
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studio swine spoke about the benefits of their residency at A/D/O, their latest exploration of materiality, and the work on show at the wave.particle.duplex. exhibition.
studio swine spoke about the benefits of their residency at A/D/O, their latest exploration of materiality, and the work on show at the wave.particle.duplex. exhibition.
trenton doyle hancock on 'mound #1 the legend' for odabashian at MASS MoCA
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designboom spoke to trenton about his influences, and the larger than life sculpture he created in collaboration with odabashian.
designboom spoke to trenton about his influences, and the larger than life sculpture he created in collaboration with odabashian.
designboom in conversation with neri&hu at stockholm furniture fair 2019
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the guests of honor, lyndon neri and rossana hu, discussed their practice and how they approach architecture and design.
the guests of honor, lyndon neri and rossana hu, discussed their practice and how they approach architecture and design.
in conversation: stefano boeri on la triennale di milano's expansive plans and new identity
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designboom met architect stefano boeri, who was recently elected president of la triennale di milano, to investigate how he and his team of curators intend to bring the »
designboom met architect stefano boeri, who was recently elected president of la triennale di milano, to investigate how he and his team of curators intend to bring the institution back to its traditional, celebrated roots.
eccentric rooster stars in beetroot's identity for greek multifunctional space ypsilon
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ypsilon occupies a renovated 19th-century building in thessaloniki's lively valaoritou area.
ypsilon occupies a renovated 19th-century building in thessaloniki's lively valaoritou area.
