Design Council names five leading ambassadors for World Design Congress 2025

The landmark event, hosted in the UK for the first time in 50 years, will bring together 1000 global designers and industry leaders to address the urgent need for sustainable design solutions in the face of the world's climate crisis

Kirkby Design partners with Teklan on its latest collection of outdoor fabrics

In a new collection of outdoor fabrics titled PICNIC, Kirkby Design has merged its conscious creativity with the bold and colourful aesthetic of Tekla Evelina Severin - resulting in a vibrant and joyful collaboration

Conscious creativity, community and craft: Six highlights from this year’s London Design Festival

Back for its 22nd edition, London Design Festival once again brought the design industry together with a strong community spirit radiating from some of the highlights that caught our eye.

Christophe Donot discusses his unconventional approach to ceramics and the personal intention behind his work

Since practicing as an architect for 15 years, Christophe Donot pivoted his career in 2021 to become a ceramicist. In an exclusive interview he offers ICON an insight into his creative journey so far.

From Helsinki with joy: How Finland’s visionary design and human-centred values are powering a global reuse revolution

Finnish design goes beyond aesthetics; it leads the way in thoughtful innovation. Read on to discover how Helsinki is creating a reuse movement that puts people and the planet first

Bang & Olufsen redefines the future of wearable technology with its new Beoplay H100 headphones

Launching its latest headphones earlier this month, Bang & Olufsen continue to set a precedent in wearable technology through modular construction and superior materiality.

Oliver Murphy reveals the inspiration and vision behind his new creative venture SLOWE Living

Launching this year, SLOWE Living is a new design studio founded by Oliver Murphy and was set up in response to a personal challenge he wanted to address he reveals.

ICON’s guide to navigating London Design Festival

From product launches to insightful talks and engaging showroom activities, there’s something for everyone during the 22nd edition of London Design Festival

Matthew Hyndman’s debut show Upended subverts cliched tropes of Scottish landscape photography

The Edinburgh gallery Bard is hosting an exhibition of 10 monumental photographic prints by artist and activist Matthew Hyndman in a show called Upended

Design icon: Finland’s most famous flower is celebrating its 60th birthday this year

This year sees the 60th birthday of Marimekko’s most famous image – the oversized floral print Unikko, designed by Maija Isola. And in this year’s spring/ summer collection, the Finnish textile pioneer pays tribute to its 1960s roots

Alfred Newall discusses his craft and finding the balance between heritage and modernity

UK-based woodworker Alfred Newall discusses his creative journey to date in an exclusive interview with ICON. Roddy Clarke reports

Design Destination: ICON’s tips for where to go and what to see in London Fields

From neighbourhood cafés to design-led stores and community hangouts, make the most of this hip London area with our insights from local design insiders 

ICON profiles the female leaders revolutionising the Scandinavian fashion industry

We meet the female leaders shaking up the Scandinavian fashion industry and setting a new path for visual culture

Textile designer Joanne O’Rourke discusses her connection to nature and its impact on her design philosophy

A recent graduate of Norwich University of the Arts, Joanne O’Rourke’s latest collection ‘Harmonious Nature’s Rhythms’ alludes to her love of the natural world and its deep connection to her design values.

Meet Essence Harden: The Los Angeles-based curator exploring the intersection of art, history and culture

As co-curator for the 2025 edition of Made in L.A. Biennial at the Hammer Museum, and curator of Frieze Los Angeles, Focus 2024, Essence Harden's work is rooted in community and place

Meet Mathilde Wittock: An emerging designer bringing new life to unexpected materials

Graduating from Central Saint Martins in 2021, Belgian designer Mathilde Wittock has gone from strength to strength thanks to her visionary creativity and undeniable passion. ICON explores her journey so far

A new collaboration between Buster + Punch and Staub elevates a British cultural icon

From door handles to designer lighting and now cookware, Buster + Punch's latest collaboration with legacy French brand Staub aims to celebrate and elevate a cultural icon - the full English breakfast

Four design talents to look out for from New Designers 2024

Returning for its 39th year, New Designers once again put the spotlight onto the latest class of graduates eager to make their mark in the contemporary design world.

King Living expands its global presence with a USA launch and the upcoming opening of its third UK showroom

In an interview with David Woollcott, the CEO of Australian furniture brand King Living, ICON gained an insight into the company’s growth plan and its considered approach to design

Blēo launches vibrant new colour palette created in collaboration with the Josef & Anni Albers Foundation

The Josef Albers Color Interactions Palette, created by Blēo and the Josef & Anni Albers Foundation, and curated by Ambra Medda of AMO, is a visual exploration inspired by one of the most influential art-teachers of the 20th century

Jaipur Rugs brings the magic of its home city to London with the opening of its first UK showroom

One of India’s leading handmade rug manufacturers, Jaipur Rugs, has opened its first UK showroom located in the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour