Qualia of Things: 5Vie puts feeling at the heart of Milan Design Week

Jomon Vessels by Noe Kuremoto - Photo by Kestutis Zilionis, courtesy of Noe Kuremoto.

From Hungarian crafts to floral installations and an ode to motherhood. With the ‘Qualia of Things’ theme, 5Vie celebrates emotion over function.

Polish crafts and design shine at the ‘Romantic Brutalism’ exhibition in Milan

Romantic Brutalism - Visteria Foundation - ph Ludovic Balay.

The ‘Romantic Brutalism’ exhibition in Milan brings together 24 Polish designers who present crafts and collectable designs that connect their country’s history to the present day.

Design Miami 2021 dodges hypes exploring the ‘Human Kind’ theme

Design Miami 2021 Exterior - Photo by James Harris.

Design Miami 2021 focuses on human-based projects. From ceramic vessels reinterpreting the African diaspora to ‘floral’ cabinets exploring ideas of ephemerality, decay, and more.

DesignMiami 2018: 12 exquisite and quirky designs on show

Design Miami 2018 - Photo by James Harris; courtesy of DesignMiami 2018

Copper and gold vessels mirroring dysfunctional relationships, furniture made with discarded flowers, a re-interpreted windowless office for Russian interns and Walt Disney’s 1930’s animation studios. 12 out-of-the-box designs at DesignMiami 2018, starting from an installation supporting immigrants’ families divided at the US-Mexico Border.