A personal review of design creations
‘Beirut. Eras of Design’ Exhibition
Despite all possible challenges, Lebanon’s design scene has flourished with a diverse palette of talents. ‘Beirut – Eras of Design’ exhibition portraits the dynamic evolution and growth from 1950s.
6 Rooms × 6 Positions
Six Swiss design studios design a room and furnish it with pieces from the Zurich Design Museum collection. Jörg Boner, Connie Hüsser, Kueng Caputo, Sebastian Marbacher, Panter&Tourron and Adrien Rovero showcase their favourite objects and convey a sense of how they work and what drives them.
Tanween 2021 by Tashkeel
Made In UAE… This is the first and most important condition that Dubai-based Tashkeel as set for its yearly collection since its inception. On the occasion of the seventh edition of Dubai Design Week, discover the 2021 collection.
Hyundai VIP Lounges by Jaime Hayon
In Seoul, Jaime Hayon has unveiled new lounges in two leading department stores. His iconic universe welcomes a young generation of shoppers in search of a sophisticated and unique experience.
Summer Design Exhibitions – Charlotte Perriand: The Modern Life
Charlotte Perriand was more than just one of the giants of the 20th century design, she was a free spirit who championed good design for all.
Episode Six - Charlotte Perriand: The Modern Life at the Design Museum, London
Vaarnii: Brutally Finnish
Finland is a country of contrasts where the snowy white mixes with greenish forests, where typically urban-based technologies are based in the middle of the countryside… Vaarnii, a new furniture brand, takes its DNA from wood, that material that has shaped Finland’s economy, lifestyle and culture.
Italian Design Auction @Piasa
The upcoming design auction by Piasa Paris will celebrate Italian masters of the 20th-century.
French Design @ Piasa
Piasa, the Paris-based auction house, is kicking off its auction season with a comprehensive selection of French Design. Here is my personal selection.
'Please Sit Here' By American Hardwood Export Council
At Dubai Design Week, ‘Please Sit Here’ has been conceived as a response to the reduction in our freedom and the need for behavioural change brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Aljoud Lootah, Khalid Shafar and Hamad Khoory were challenged to Develop Socially Distanced Outdoor Seating.