Artisans & Craft
Celebrating the makers, materials, and masterful techniques behind timeless handmade goods.
Community Project Aims to Stitch 11,000 Birds
In 2023 alone, 10,863 birds were found dead after hitting buildings in Chicago, a silent epidemic now brought to life by community members stitching fabric replicas of the fallen.
Tugboat Printshop Celebrates 20 Years with Discounted Prints
Valerie Lueth of Tugboat Printshop often uses up to five intricately carved pieces for a single woodblock print, a testament to the painstaking craft now more accessible through a 20th-anniversary dis
Brooklyn Renovation Uses Birch Plywood for Affordable Storage
In a recent Brooklyn duplex renovation, designers chose stained birch plywood for storage, a bold move defying the borough's reputation for prohibitively expensive upgrades.
Armadillo's Meridian Collection Features Diverse Rug Constructions
Armadillo, the first US and Australian rug maker to achieve B Corp status, has introduced a rug in its new Meridian collection featuring a 100% Polypropylene pile and machine-made construction, accord
Zaha Hadid Architects Rebrands to ZHA Following Legal Victory
As of June 12, 2026, the firm formerly known as Zaha Hadid Architects officially became ZHA Architects Limited, a change cemented by a UK Court of Appeal ruling that ended a decade-long licensing agre
Es Devlin Unveils Revolving Bookshelf Pavilion at UK Country House
Inside the 18th-century Temple of the Four Winds at Castle Howard, 250 books from renowned British designer Es Devlin's personal collection now spin on a luminous, revolving bookshelf.
Delcy Morelos' installations connect land and spirit
In Seville's Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo, artist Delcy Morelos is constructing a sepulchral mound from soil, straw, and grass, directly confronting the site's colonial past.
Annalise Neil's cyanotype art uses natural dyes and mixed media
Annalise Neil's 'Littoral Talisman' (2026) isn't just a photograph; it's a cyanotype print infused with madder root, chestnut tannins, and strawberry leaf tea, then woven and embroidered.
Jochen Raiß collected anonymous women in trees photographs
Photo collector Jochen Raiß has spent decades amassing 91 anonymous photographs of women perched in trees, a collection that hints at a forgotten popular pastime.
Gaudí's unique style: Modern architects conquer imitation challenges
After 144 years of construction, the final major tower of Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família, the Tower of Jesus Christ, reached completion in Barcelona, according to The Economic Times .
Eggersmann's Blue Ocean quartzite brings luxury to kitchens
Eggersmann has unveiled a new jewel in its luxury material crown: the striking Blue Ocean quartzite.
Dave Krugman Captures Intimate NYC Lives in WINDOWS Project
For five years, photographer Dave Krugman has captured the intimate, unseen lives behind New York City's windows, focusing on nocturnal scenes, according to Thisiscolossal .
Birmingham City University opens creative hub at car park
Birmingham City University has opened a vibrant community makers hub at an operational car park, a project detailed by Dezeen.
June 2026 Color Trends Forecast: Playful Hues Drive Self-Expression
Butter yellow nails, a hue evoking sunshine, have surged by a staggering 1,000% in popularity, according to ELLE .
Obama Presidential Center Reveals June 19, 2026 Opening Date
The Obama Presidential Center, set to open June 19, 2026, has seen its construction cost nearly triple from initial estimates of $350 million to an approximate $850 million, according to AP News .
Interior Designers Embrace Bold, Colorful Tapware Trends
Kohler has resurrected historic shades like Spring Green and Peachblow, making them available across seven different plumbing fixtures, reports stylebyemilyhenderson .
MillerKnoll CEO Andi Owen to Retire; Herman Miller Names New Creative Directors
A seismic shift is underway at MillerKnoll.
Amy Casey's surreal paintings show a world in distress
In Amy Casey's 2024 painting 'Dissolve Copy,' a colossal pillar of countless individual buildings rises impossibly from the ocean, defying gravity and logic.
Felipe Caboclo Arquitetura completes sublime Nest Chapel
In São Paulo, a newly completed chapel occupies just 10 square meters, yet its design invokes the monumental architectural philosophy of Le Corbusier.
Craig Hubbard's Pacific Surf Photography Now Available in Six Giclee Print Sizes
Every made-to-order giclee print of Craig Hubbard's Pacific Surf photography now includes free custom framing.
Wade and Leta Unveil Interactive Sculpture Celebrating Australian Landscape
A colossal 6.5-meter-tall kinetic sculpture, dubbed 'There, Now, Here,' now graces Sydney's bustling Circular Quay, transforming the iconic waterfront into a dynamic soundscape. This interactive sculp
ILKW's Snowman22 V2 Lamp Boasts 2200K-6500K Tunable LED
The SNOWMAN22 V2 Table Brass Edition offers an unprecedented color temperature range, from a warm 2200K to a crisp 6500K, allowing users to precisely tailor their environment.
Fitbit Air Debuts at $99, Leading Our May Favorites
For just $99, the new Fitbit Air offers a full week of battery life and all its core features without a single subscription fee.
Studio Weave Designs New Stone Toilet Blocks for London
A new public toilet block in London, built with stone salvaged from a demolished office building, is explicitly designed to express democracy, according to Dezeen .
Eucalyptus poles shape Africa's first timber stadium for footballers
In Maseru, Lesotho, a new football stadium stands four storeys high.
Shannon Taylor crafts miniature worlds inside vintage compacts
Within the palm-sized confines of a vintage cosmetic compact, artist Shannon Taylor crafts entire fantastical worlds.
Ava Roth's bees mend broken ceramics with Kintsugi-inspired comb
In a striking collaboration, artist Ava Roth allows live bees to mend broken ceramic vessels, transforming shattered pieces into intricate, honeycombed sculptures.
London Underground stations unveil illustrated restroom tiles
At Piccadilly Circus and Green Park Underground Stations, commuters now discover public toilets adorned with bespoke illustrated tiles.
Dezeen Awards 2026: Eligibility & Entry Fees for Designers
A standard entry for the Dezeen Awards 2026 will cost large studios £260.
Jeanne Renee Interiors Redesigns 1986 DeFever Trawler for Luxury Living
A 1986 48-foot DeFever trawler, a vessel typically associated with rugged utility, just completed a nine-month renovation that included sourcing decorative elements from luxury home retailer Perigold,