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North teams up with Peter Saville to create Factory International's new identity

Creative Boom

Photo by Marco Cappelletti, courtesy of OMA and Factory International London design studio North has collaborated with Peter Saville to craft the new visual identity for Factory International – the organisation overseeing Manchester International Festival and managing Aviva Studios, the city's dynamic new cultural space.

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ARCA and Kelly Wearstler Unveil the NUDO Collection

Design Milk

ARCA , known for their supply of high-quality natural stone, tiles, and wood, unveiled a collaboration with esteemed designer Kelly Wearstler during Miami Art Week. The universal craft of weaving is rooted in ancient cultures from across the globe and each piece in NUDO pays homage to that history.

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Extraordinary exhibition celebrates millennia of master woodworking in Japan

Creative Boom

A new exhibition at Japan House London traces the development of an astonishing craft tradition, originating in Japan's Hida region and dating back over 1,300 years. The exhibition also shines a spotlight on where centuries of tradition meet new technology, maintaining working lifestyles while adapting to new methods of manufacture.

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Carlos Miranda on how an engineering background made him the illustrator he is today

Creative Boom

I always made art for fun, and I never imagined I could turn it into a career," he adds. His work is bold and colourful and displays a true mastery of his craft. I grab inspiration from organic shapes that I find in nature or textures that occur in manufactured things over time through erosion," he says.

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Prague’s Designblok Shines a Spotlight on Glass Heritage — and Evolution

Azure Magazine

Today, the metropolis is also an anchor for diverse creative scenes, ranging from architecture and urban design to abstract art and artisanal crafts. This year, the multi-pronged happening — held from October 3 to 15 — placed particular emphasis on the theme of history and evolution.

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A Restaurant in Porto Opens Up to Multiple Dining Experiences

Azure Magazine

When it came time to renovate his second restaurant, DOP (first opened in 2010 in Porto proper), Paula commissioned Atelier Sérgio Rebelo (ASR) — a local architecture and design studio that specializes in cutting-edge hospitality projects — to craft a similarly inspirational backdrop. Each guest area was designed with a different theme.

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The Creative Boom 2023 Christmas gift guide for creatives

Creative Boom

Stocking Fillers Grumpy Ant plush toy by Aysha Tengiz If you have a friend who makes (or just appreciates) good art, check out the online shop of Aysha Tengiz, a London-based artist working within illustration, animation and textile design. The Barcelona-based brands recently joined forces to craft this special edition table football game.