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Functional art, or artful furniture? 8 sculptural creations

Functional art, or artful furniture? 8 sculptural creations

In a wide variety of shapes and lines, yet equal in their supreme craftsmanship, we look at eight pieces of sculptural furniture that turn your living and working spaces into an art gallery.

Hot off the press! 9 new product launches direct from Milan Furniture Fair

Hot off the press! 9 new product launches direct from Milan Furniture Fair

The sights and sounds of Salone are in full swing this week for the much-anticipated return of the world’s biggest design fair. Aleesha Callahan reports on the latest releases on the ground.

Moooi’s New Tempo

Moooi’s New Tempo

Going against the tradition of launching novelties during Milan Design Week, Moooi’s new brand strategy launches novelties all year round, captioned “More Moooi Moments”.

Indesign In Focus: Hospitable designs

Indesign In Focus: Hospitable designs

Friendly and welcoming, hospitably designed products are the epitome of aesthetics and pleasure. In any space, this Indesign In Focus list inspires a pleasing reaction.

A Lesson In Living Green From Studio Roundtop and Chalk Architects

A Lesson In Living Green From Studio Roundtop and Chalk Architects

Meandering through the 16A Residence by Studio Roundtop and Chalk Architects is akin to a walk in the park, thanks to a matrix of courtyards, balconies and vistas of landscape and sky.

Milan Preview: Our Must-See Installations At Fuorisalone 2019

Milan Preview: Our Must-See Installations At Fuorisalone 2019

It’s almost here… Next week is Milan Design Week! Keep your finger on the pulse with this selection of must-see installations at the Fuorisalone.

Can Objects Be Gendered?

Can Objects Be Gendered?

“I’m interested in the invisibility of the design scripts that are hidden within objects we use every day that channel certain stereotypes,” says Central St Martins course leader Betti Marenko. Looking around there are plenty of design objects embedded with gender stereotypes – from the ubiquitous fail of Bic for Her pens to Nika Zupanc’s “feminine” gold chair for Moooi.

Can objects be gendered?

Can objects be gendered?

“I’m interested in the invisibility of the design scripts that are hidden within objects we use every day that channel certain stereotypes,” says Central St Martins course leader Betti Marenko. Looking around there are plenty of design objects embedded with gender stereotypes – from the ubiquitous fail of Bic for Her pens to Nika Zupanc’s “feminine” gold chair for Moooi.

Gone But Not Forgotten: Moooi’s Extinct Animal Fabrics

Gone But Not Forgotten: Moooi’s Extinct Animal Fabrics

Have you ever wondered how a dodo or a bearded leopard might feel like? Behold Moooi’s Extinct Animal Fabrics, a high-end upholstery fabric collection developed from archival drawings of lost creatures.

Moooi Enables You To Digitally Verify The Authenticity Of Its Products With The Button

Moooi Enables You To Digitally Verify The Authenticity Of Its Products With The Button

Moooi has started using NFC technology in a cute but powerful scannable button to provide digital proof of the authenticity of its products.

Is Your Product Digitally Verifiable? Moooi Introduces The Button To Safeguard Product Authenticity

Is Your Product Digitally Verifiable? Moooi Introduces The Button To Safeguard Product Authenticity

Moooi has started using NFC technology in a cute but powerful scannable button to provide digital proof of the authenticity of its products.

Breaking the stereotype with Marcel Wanders

Breaking the stereotype with Marcel Wanders

With a mind that zooms at a million miles a minute, Marcel Wanders keeps his team at Moooi on their toes. Taking time out to tour the Australian design circuit, we met with Wanders to talk the future of hospitality.