Design weeks reached recently the creative and cultural scene in many cities of the Middle east: Beirut Design Week is at the 6th edition, taking place from May 19 to May 26, 2017, in different locations across the city. More than…
Freedom Room
(This post is part of the project: “The Social Impact of Milan Design Week 2013”). *** Freedom Room is a low cost essential housing module of 4 x 2,7 meters, co-designed and made inside a high security prison in Spoleto,…
Thailand’s Slow Hand Design at Milan Design Week 2011
One of the interesting things I saw in Zona Tortona during Milan Design Week 2011 was the exhibition Slow Hand Design: The heart value of Thai products. Thailand is considered one of the most experienced countries in the export industry…
REcreating the extraordinary from the ordinary
REcycle REdecorate REdesign is the slogan of Katie Thompson, an interior designer from South Africa. It’s quite interesting how Katie recreates unique furniture, lighting and interior accessories from pieces of discarded junk. Each piece is infused with its own previous character…
Bringing Local Villages in Italy Back to Life by Vanessa Uvoni
Albergo Diffuso is an Italian model of hospitality and a sustainable concept for territory development. Its main objective is to bring local villages and towns back to life by renovating existing structures, involving residents and using local products. The Albergo Diffuso means…