The ‘Flowing Threads’ installation by Areen explores interconnectedness

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‘Flowing Threads’ installation by Areen - Photo courtesy of Dubai Design Week 2023.

“Just as the fabric consists of interconnected threads, humans are interconnected with the fabric of the universe, forming part of a cosmic tapestry.” Palestinian textile designer Areen told Archipanic. Through her ‘Flowing Threads’ installation in Dubai, she reflects on the layers of identity and the significance of transparency and adaptability in life. At the same time, “the world must not turn a blind eye to the ongoing extermination in Gaza, and we condemn those who choose silence,” explains designer.

Downtown Design 2023: ten female-empowered projects in Dubai

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Ávila by Nella Figueroa - Photo courtesy of Downtown Design 2023.

At the Downtown Design 2023 fai in Dubai, we have been positively impressed by the strong presence of female designers, curators and creatives. Check some of the projects we liked the most.

Dubai Design Week 2023: ten must-visit exhibitions and installations

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Shaking Sanctuary by nngg Studio - Courtesy of Dubai Design Week 2023.

Dubai Design Week 2023 is about interweaving… cultures, textiles, palm trees, technology and sustainability. Check what we liked the most.

Best of DesignMiami Paris 2023: ten highlights on show in the French capital

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Samuel Ross at Design Miami Paris 2023 - Photo by James Harris, courtesy of James Harris for DesignMiami.

Through October 22, DesignMiami Paris 2023 takes over the sumptuous interiors of the historic Hôtel de Maisons. Check what we liked the most.

Edit Napoli 2023: eleven slow design projects in Naples

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EDIT Napoli 2023 - Installations at the Archivio di Stato in Naples - Photo by Eller Studio, courtesy of EDIT Napoli.

Edit Napoli 2023: Pompeii-inspired wallpapers, colanders derived from lost pasta, volcanic lava stone materials, and more.

Fatto Bene: a small exhibition for ‘well made’ great design

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Fatto Bene exhibition - Photo by Matteo Bellomo-Stefania Zanetti, courtesy of Teo Sandigliano.

Francesco Faccin, Lorenzo Damiani, Zanellato Bortolotto, and more focus on good design at the Fatto Bene exhibition in Milan.

Eight London design stories, products and collections at LDF 2023

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LDF23 Poster by Pentagram - Courtesy of LDF 2023.

Chairs and textiles with an inclusive message, bacteria-made fashion bags, and a social-driven practice bringing people together. We have selected eight London design stories at LDF 2023.

Best of 3 Days of Design 2023: Copenhagen shines with design

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Sensory Society by Helle Mardahl.

3 Days of Design 2023 celebrates the Danish festival’s 10th anniversary focusing on the design community teaming up to create a better living environment for future generations.

Best of 3 Days of Design 2023: Copenhagen shines with design

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The Carlsberg Byen - Courtesy of 3 Days of Design.

3 Days of Design 2023 celebrates the Danish festival’s 10th anniversary focusing on the design community teaming up to create a better living environment for future generations.

Collectible 2023: eight highlights at the Brussels collectors’ fair

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COLLECTIBLE 2023 - Photo credit Michèle Margot.

Best of Collectible 2023: portable and collapsible thrones, polyurethane foam and fiberglass furniture, and wooden architectural seats exploring the act of resting across different cultures.

7 LA-based female designers shaping the city’s creative scene

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Model-turned-designer Meyghan Hill empowered herself by picking up a welding torch after a breakup. Emiliana Gonzalez and Jessie Young of Studio Persona interweave their feminine minimalism with Uruguayan brutalism. At the same time, Another Human’s Leah Ring challenges traditional constructs of form, drawing inspiration from the Memphis Group and outer space. Discover the work and stories of 7 LA-based female designers making a difference in the City of Angels.

Ung Svensk Form 2023: six circular furniture designs by promising Swedish talents

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Granland by Simon Mattisson - Courtesy of Ung Svensk Form.

Platform and exhibition Ung Svensk Form 2023 at the Stockholm Furniture Fair featured several projects made from new recycled materials, repurposing neglected objects, or re-thinking waste as a design opportunity.

Stockholm Design Week 2023: ten furniture designs debuting in the Swedish capital

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Pleated for Frank collection by Folkform x Svenskt Tenn - Photo by Svenskt Tenn.

Convivial Y-shaped urban benches, shifting hammocks/sofas, and 3D-printed high-end circular seats. Archipanic explored Stockholm Design Week 2023. Check what we liked the most!