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Furniture Made Of Wool, A Matcha Coloured Cafe, and Hyundai's Legacy
A global edit of objects, spaces, and ideas shaping the visual world, curated for the culturally fluent.


Wool has long symbolized softness, tradition, and comfort. But what if it could also be structural, resilient, and sharply modern? Solidwool is the answer to that question, a composite material made from 50% wool and 50% bio-resin, merging heritage with high performance. Read more >
In its newest Mont Kiara outpost, Niko Neko Matcha unveils more than a café, it unveils an atmosphere. The brand’s fifth branch in Kuala Lumpur, Niko Neko 5.0, transforms matcha culture into a spatial ritual, bringing together architectural precision and textile craft in a collaboration with Spacemen Studio and natural dye atelier DuniaMotif. Read more >
“Recognizing the need is the primary condition for design.”
— Charles Eames
In the rapidly evolving world of electric vehicles, few brands are turning to the past to chart their future with as much conviction as Hyundai. Through its Heritage Series, the South Korean carmaker is not merely indulging nostalgia, it’s extracting a design language from its earliest successes and reinterpreting it for the EV age. Read more >
Design Calendar 📅
✨ Now Open
London Design Biennale 2025
📍 Somerset House, London, UK
📅 June 5 – 29
The fifth edition of the London Design Biennale returns to Somerset House, showcasing world-leading design, innovation, and creativity from over 50 exhibitors globally. The event features curated installations, thought-leadership talks, performances, and workshops. Read more >
🎉 Coming UpEuropean Design Festival 2025 | ⏳ Closing This WeekMichelangelo: The Genesis of the Sistine |
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