PiN Metal Life combines industrial waste with an artist’s eye to create lighting designs unlike anything you’ve seen

At this spring’s Design Shanghai, Design Anthology sat down with Furong Chen, recipient of the inaugural show’s Emerging Chinese Designer award who has now returned as an exhibitor. Chen talks about his journey as a designer, what he’s learned along the way and how the award has helped shape the early years of his career

Conceptual designer Hans Tan uses pottery as a medium to contemplate issues as diverse as mass consumption and heritage

Resident takes a global perspective on furniture design, working with a roster of international designers to produce pieces that emphasise quality and timelessness

Fair trade and thoughtful aesthetics feature in equal measure at Melbourne store Pan After

Acclaimed designer and theorist Kenya Hara shares his thoughts on simplicity versus emptiness

We spoke with JJ Acuna of JJA / Bespoke Studio, about his newest interiors project for retro gaming company Analogue

A look at some of the responses to curatorial director Aric Chen’s theme of ‘Elements: Water’ at this year’s edition of Design Miami/

An unglazed stoneware vase with flower bud lines; a paper-thin sake pitcher with a matte silver patina; a light maple spoon for scooping tea leaves. These are among an assortment of Japanese treasures handcrafted by contemporary artisans and lovingly curated by the eagle-eyed couple behind Analogue Life, a design shop and gallery in Nagoya

Ho Chi Minh-based MIA Design Studio’s new studio space embodies the architecture firm’s overarching intention to create structures that are in harmony with nature

On his recent visit to Hong Kong, we met with Lorrain to talk about his vision for the brand, the Australia-Italy connection and his belief that good design should have multiple layers of messaging

At the October edition of Manila FAME, which marks the 70th anniversary of the bi-annual design fair, our editor-in-chief spoke with designer Stanley Ruiz about his participation in the Design Commune exhibition

A visual roundup of some our favourites from the September 2019 edition of MAISON&OBJET

The founder and creative director of the Scandinavian bedding brand on his background in fashion, functionality as freedom, and the brand’s collaboration with architect John Pawson

Neon signs and layered frames abound in this Wan Chai office designed by local firm Bean Buro

The Korean-American architect turned ceramicist draws on her Korean heritage and US upbringing to create contemporary forms that speak to ancient traditions

Nathan Yong’s 20th anniversary exhibition is an inspiring survey of the designer’s career

The prolific industrial designer talks about how his background has shaped his practice today, and how collaborations are like good friendships

The lifestyle brand’s first brick and mortar store is a lush and light-filled space designed to communicate its story and philosophy