Architonic: Material Tendencies

Marcel Wanders‘ designs are aimed squarely at the head and the heart. Functional, yet at the same time poetic and entertaining, the Dutch designer never… Read more

Whether it is a space, product, fashion item or an ornamentation, Karim Rashid’s work is very distinctive: an ultra-bright empire of colour and organic shapes…. Read more

While running offices in Venice and Stockholm, Luca Nichetto never forgets his roots, due not least to his deep respect for craftsmanship. With no sign… Read more

Rather than trying to create beautiful objects, the French designer and architect considers it his duty to invent things that make life better for the… Read more

Swedish design duo Front realise their fantasies by creating design objects that are often surprising and somewhat irritating at first sight. Architonic met Sofia Lagerkvist… Read more

Fredrik Färg and Emma Marga Blanche like to combine industrial production and exclusive handcraft. The works of the Swedish-French design duo often have a tailored,… Read more

Established in 1996, British design duo Barber & Osgerby have worked across a variety of disciplines, including industrial design, interiors, architecture and site-specific installations.

Describing himself as a ‘Disoñador’, a combination of the Spanish words designer and dreamer, Eugeni Quitllet likes to enter another dimension when designing objects and furniture. He believes that there should always be something magical in the object.

The work of Italian architect and designer Michele de Lucchi reflects his enquiring mind and breadth of interest. His portfolio includes a number of private and public projects in the fields of architecture, technology, design and crafts.

The work of London-based design practice Doshi Levien celebrate a hybrid of different worlds, bringing together cultural diversity and showing the interplay between industrial design and traditional craftsmanship.