Artek and Tekla celebrate the legacy of Aino Aalto with new bedding collection

At this week’s 3daysofdesign festival in Copenhagen, Artek and Tekla are set to unveil a new limited-edition bedding collection commemorating the 130th birthday of Aino Aalto.

UK fashion designer Patrick McDowell talks of their life as a force for circularity in the industry

As a voice for sustainability, fashion designer Patrick McDowell has gone from strength to strength since their studio launch in 2018. From dressing stars for the red carpet to theatrical runway presentations, McDowell’s ability to create with both people and planet in mind sets them apart

Design Icon: Alvar Aalto’s Armchair 400

The Tank, as it was nicknamed, made its debut in 1936, bringing its Finnish designer a new international acclaim

Faye Toogood’s Collection 020 takes its inspiration from painter Philip Guston

Bright pink hues make up Faye Toogood's Collection 02. Finding its design cues in the colourful works of Canadian American painter Philip Guston, the collection celebrates electric-bright, life-giving pinks

How Jean Jullien is bringing smiles to audiences around the world with his Paper People

There’s no secret to happiness, but unexpectedly encountering a giant Jean Jullien sculpture or installation comes pretty close. The French graphic artist tells ICON he will continue to explore his work in new dimensions combining volume, scale and his signature use of line and colour, which stir a spectrum of emotions in audiences all over the world

Sabine Marcelis adds a colourful touch to the VitraHaus Loft

This summer, Sabine Marcelis is bringing a fresh perspective to residential interiors through a bold transformation of the VitraHaus Loft. Focusing on colour, Vitra will also launch a limited-edition collection to coincide with the collaboration

RAD DESIGN 2024: Romania’s new collectible design fair opens its doors this month

In its inaugural edition, RAD DESIGN marks a significant moment this month being the first contemporary collectible design fair to open in Eastern Europe.

Caon Design Office partners with Woolmark to unveil a circular aircraft seating concept

In a future-focused research project, Caon Design Office and Woolmark have unveiled Modulo – an innovative seating concept centred around circularity.

Five Highlights from Milan Design Week 2024

The annual design event returned to Milan earlier this month. Here are Roddy Clarke’s top picks of the week.

James Bantone teams up with UGG at this year’s Milan Design Week

The multidisciplinary artist's work delves into an ongoing exploration and critical examination of identity through a blend of different mediums

ICON launches its inaugural digital Milan Design Week 2024 Guide

Dedicated to Milan, the mecca for Italian culture, art and design, the guide uncovers the very best of what the city has to offer during Milan Design Week

Meet interior designer Matt McKay as he discusses the inspiration behind the launch of his new furniture collection

Seamlessly blending form and function, Matt McKay’s new furniture collection embodies his interior design sensibilities and unconventional approach.

TAKT is rethinking the way we design, build and sell furniture with its simple self-assembly furniture

With clean, simple, self-assembly designs by notable designers, and a focus on transparency, sustainability and ethical values, Copenhagen-based TAKT is remaking the way we buy furniture

From the Archive: A short history of the iconic Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen

Designed in the fifties, the Egg Chair is a design classic that has become one of the most recognisable and copied chairs of all time

Henry Holland Studio’s Big Brekkie collection brings a playful touch to morning mealtimes

Launched this week, Henry Holland Studio’s latest capsule collection merges the designer’s signature aesthetic with a serving of humour to bring joy to morning routines

Christofle partners with Roland Garros in an exclusive collaboration

In an all-French collaboration, renowned luxury design house Christofle has partnered with Roland Garros ahead of the upcoming annual tournament taking place in May

USM and Symbol Audio unveil new capsule collection of audio and record storage pieces

Legendary Swiss furniture brand, USM, and Symbol, the premiere audio furniture and lifestyle brand, partner to create a collaborative capsule of products

Shalini Misra’s new rug collection references the architectural beauty of India’s ancient stepwells

In a new collaboration with cc-tapis, interior designer and architect Shalini Misra has designed a series of rugs based on the ancient stepwells of India.

GUBI reimagines Mathieu Matégot’s Copacabana Chair for indoor and outdoor settings

The iconic Copacabana Chair, designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1955, has been reimagined by Danish design house GUBI making it applicable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Gallery FUMI celebrates first major show in the US to coincide with Frieze Los Angeles 2024

This major showcase introduces ground-breaking new works by FUMI’s celebrated roster of artists and designers

Cape Town Furniture Week showcases the breadth of South African design in its second edition

Taking place over four days, Cape Town Furniture Week returned for its second year exhibiting an exciting array of local design talent.