Esra Lemmens is the founder and director of eponymously named design consultancy which advises designers and design manufacturers on various aspects of their business including business strategy, market development and communication. The Dutch native…
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Architecture Culture Exhibition Furniture design Installation Interviews Sustainable design
Designer Cheng-Tsung Feng discusses why bamboo is being embraced by young Taiwanese designers as material of choice
There is a certain primitive charm about Taiwanese artist-designer Cheng-Tsung Feng’s works that perfectly balance the divide between heritage, craftsmanship, and evolution. His focus on using organic, sustainable materials such as bamboo and wood…
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Architecture Hotel design Interviews Office design
dwp’s Charlie Kelly and Derek MacKenzie of designphase dba announce new Singapore partnership
Bangkok-headquartered global architecture and design practice Design Worldwide Partnership (dwp) has launched operations in the Lion City in collaboration with Singapore-based firm designphase DBA. The joint venture will be led by Derek MacKenzie and…
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Interiors Interviews Office design
“Post covid-19 workplace will blend high-tech functionality with home comforts,” says Jeremy Kumala of Unispace
As businesses prepare to resume operations, designers and architects are rethinking workplaces and setting the guidelines for the “new norm”. The office of the future was already a much-debated topic up until the ongoing…
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Architecture Community architecture Interviews Rural architecture
Interview: Rizvi Hassan discusses Bangladesh’s social architecture that gives hope to refugees
Bangladesh-based architect Rizvi Hassan works extensively on community-centered projects that primarily address the housing challenges faced by refugees and displaced communities. DE51GN speaks to Hassan to discuss what drives his work and how does…
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Architecture Industrial design Interviews Lifestyle
Interview: Joe Doucet discusses how tech-centric design can effect positive change in service sector post Covid-19 crisis
New York-based acclaimed industrial designer Joe Doucet is known for his innovative products that focus on finding solutions to everyday problems. With the Big Apple being one of the hardest-hit cities due to the…
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Pallavi Dean is the founder and chief creative director of Dubai-based award-winning architecture and interior design practice Roar. As one of the most influential personalities in the Middle East design industry, Dean is vocal…