by Jincy Iype Nov 03, 2026
Two realised visions from the 11-piece Flight of Nostalgia collection brought vintage forms, natural imagery and craftsmanship to the LIVinSET at ADFF:STIR Mumbai 2026.
by Zohra Khan Oct 29, 2026
Speaking with STIR, the Dutch industrial designer talks about the intelligence of hands, expanding the language of colour and opening whispering dialogues with objects.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Oct 28, 2026
Lidewij Edelkoort and Philip Fimmano invite over 100 global designers for a multidisciplinary showcase that channels their inherent curiosity and whimsy as hope in desolate times.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Oct 23, 2026
Co-authored by Jareh Das, Chairman traces the British designer’s fixation on chairs as symbols of power and identity and as mediums of expression and community building.
by Chahna Tank Oct 22, 2026
STIR speaks with the Mumbai-based type designer about her practice, type walks and why she wants more people to have stronger opinions about Indian-script fonts.
by Mirra Lynn Oct 22, 2026
The curators behind Palestine Design Week 2026 reflect on its intent, considering how design holds memory, makes space for loss and imagines a future in Palestine.
by Jincy Iype Oct 15, 2026
STIR explores craft, material intelligence and people shaping Indian design through dialogues with Design Democracy’s co-founders and the curators of its special exhibitions.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Oct 13, 2026
Through furniture, art and films, the showcase at the Ian Potter Centre in Melbourne advocates for biophilic material cultures as an antidote to planetary degradation.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Oct 12, 2026
The exhibition reimagines the 20th-century Scottsville residence of the American sculptor and his partner, ceramicist Nancy Jurs, curated by their daughter Alison Castle.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Oct 08, 2026
The game designer discusses their work and its manipulation of scale, scientific data and non-human perspectives to create speculative futures in conversation with STIR.
by Chahna Tank Oct 08, 2026
Javier Guzman Cervantes and Ulises Morin Arzola tell STIR about their ‘open code’ approach to design, working through a process of stockpiling and the idea of ‘queering’ materials.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Oct 07, 2026
Under the theme R.A.W. (Rebel Authentic Worth), one of Europe’s most awaited design festivals returns for its 26th edition to investigate solutions for a world in crisis.
by Chahna Tank Oct 03, 2026
Wooden chairs by the Chilean designer reveals handmade forms and painted details that weave memories, literary references and personal stories.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Oct 01, 2026
As the European Central Bank concludes a public survey to determine the new designs for Euro notes, the discourse expands to how currency could signify shared values and identity.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Sep 28, 2026
Smita Thomas’ Bangalore-based studio embellishes construction waste—from doorknobs to marble slabs—to balance sustainable pursuits with artistic expression.
by Pia Bhatia Sep 24, 2026
The Belgian biodesigner and material researcher speaks to STIR about using materials like discarded tennis balls and plant roots to craft ‘deeply remembered objects’.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Sep 19, 2026
The Cambodia-based designer’s practice is developing processes for everyone—especially young children—to transform their ideas into real-life objects.
by Pia Bhatia Sep 17, 2026
Marking a distinct cultural identity on a global stage, a notable depth and breadth of Polish design talent take up space across Mayfair and Shoreditch Design Week.
by Pia Bhatia Sep 16, 2026
Under the theme Mapping Sensitivity, the 27th edition of the Festival in Québec, Canada, showcases six new projects that consider eco-spatial experience as more-than-human.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Sep 15, 2026
The Indian multidisciplinary creative alliance debuts at the Shoreditch Design Week to add South Asian perspectives to a global contemporary discourse, revisiting tradition and craft.
by Pia Bhatia Sep 14, 2026
Within the complex history of rubber, the conceptual material designer has created a collection that integrates the industrial, spiritual and ethical dimensions of this material.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Sep 14, 2026
With a 7.6-inch screen, high-end power core and seamless user experience, the tech giant’s first foldable smartphone strives to upend an entire product category.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Sep 12, 2026
In a sea of sensor-backed smartwatches, the Japanese watchmaker upgrades its retro-futuristic legacy with Bluetooth connectivity and step-tracking in the same iconic design.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Sep 11, 2026
The largest design district at LDF 2026 is geared to present an expansive programme featuring emerging names, new materials, interior concepts and neuroinclusive design.
by Pia Bhatia Sep 10, 2026
London Design Festival honours Anab Jain, Jonathan Anderson, Sir Christopher Frayling and Solveiga Pakštaitė, spotlighting the transformative power of contemporary design.
by Pia Bhatia Sep 09, 2026
The district’s 10th edition at the London Design Festival 2026 gears up to present exhibitions and brand activations that investigate questions of relevance and preservation.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Sep 09, 2026
Stefano Gualeni’s book, What We Owe the Dead, is a speculative fiction set in a world where cyborgs are part of larger society, inviting questions on the nature of culture today.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Sep 07, 2026
The 24th edition of the acclaimed design festival is set to activate London with installations and showcases revisiting the relevance of traditional knowledge for global futures.
by Chahna Tank Sep 05, 2026
As Nada Debs launches WA Collective with Lina Shamma’s ceramic collection, STIR speaks with the two Lebanese designers about the project's origins and ideas.
by Jincy Iype Sep 04, 2026
Over three days, Design Democracy 2026 will converge design, craft and dialogue through exhibitions, installations and talks, exploring India’s evolving design landscape.
by Pranjal Maheshwari, Zohra Khan Sep 04, 2026
Two exhibitions explore the auditory dimensions of our artificially curated environments and, in turn, their influence on manipulating our perception.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Aug 29, 2026
In conversation with STIR, Seoul-based furniture designer Hanee Shin reveals how her eerie creations harness the comforting power of beliefs in times of grief and uncertainty.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Aug 25, 2026
A new homeware and furniture collection channels the historic London estate's brutalist architecture into modular, geometric designs with a distinctly contemporary sensibility.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Aug 22, 2026
In a joint art and design project by GINZA SIX and DAIKEI MILLS, six creatives trace the lifecycle of Yoshino cedar in Japan, honing their knowledge of craft and material.
by Chahna Tank Aug 20, 2026
With the smartphone as a portal to the relentless advent of newer technologies and conveniences, dumbphones seek to offer an analogue but curated detachment.
by Jincy Iype Aug 15, 2026
Curated by Georgia Smedley of Object Massive, Table Manners asks why cutlery design has stayed largely unchanged and what results emerge when we rethink its conventions.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Aug 11, 2026
Across a portfolio comprising lighting, furniture and more, the multidisciplinary Venezuelan designer references architectural systems to create objects with an emotional resonance.
by Chahna Tank Aug 08, 2026
The outdoor exhibition by Public Art Fund at Rockaway Beach gathers six creatives who elevate familiar ping-pong tables into sportive and interactive public sculptures.
by Jincy Iype Aug 07, 2026
In an interview with STIR, the Indian architect and designer reflects on copper's evolving materiality and the cultural narratives underpinning Taamr at Carpenters Workshop Gallery.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Aug 01, 2026
The ‘universal joint’ system by Milan-based designers Eugenio Costa and Nicolò Tallone grips found branches and other irregular natural forms to make chairs, tents, axes and more.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Jul 25, 2026
STIR speaks with furniture designers Nata Janberidze and Keti Toloraia about their studio’s work, which distinctly blends romanticism with a contemporary design sensibility.
by Jincy Iype Jul 23, 2026
Published by everyedition, Alberto Vieceli’s latest book is a visual archive that charts how adverts have enlisted felines to sell everything (except cat food).
by Lisa Marie Sneijder, Kate Dooley Jul 22, 2026
Celebrating 25 years of MA Curating Contemporary Design, the symposium explored how language can move beyond fixed meanings to transform design-curatorial practice.
by Chahna Tank Jul 17, 2026
STIR speaks with the celebrated American graphic designer about the new retrospective publication by gestalten that chronicles the lesser-known world of his children's books.
by Chahna Tank Jul 16, 2026
STIR speaks with the Irish creative on his ongoing project reimagining the rigidity of nation states through myriad flag designs, probing identity, community and symbolism.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Jul 14, 2026
Taking a closer look at the comprehensive retrospective at the Vitra Schaudepot in Weil am Rhein, STIR explores the enduring relevance of the 20th-century designer.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Jul 14, 2026
Using salvaged wood, wild earth, copper remnants and more, the exhibition at ICA San Diego / North brings together 20 regional creatives exploring regenerative approaches to making.
by Anmol Ahuja Jul 13, 2026
An inflatable chair, a rocking bench, an angled, adjustable floor lamp and artistic textiles, among others, round out IKEA’s 10th PS collection, built around ‘playful functionality’.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Jul 06, 2026
Using hanji paper and stitches, Seoul-based MANO Design Studio channels the Korean concept of yeobaek-mi in a recent lamp series to restore 'thingness' to design through craft.
by Bansari Paghdar Jul 04, 2026
Designed by the Berlin-based firm, the vibrant renovation of an apartment features dramatic sculptures and wave-like forms cut into walls and furnitures.
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