The top 10 material innovations of 2024

Rima Sabina Aouf  • December 2024 The realities of climate change have driven another big year in material innovation in 2024. Here are 10 of the best solutions that have put a promising spin on cement, plastic, fur, linoleum, or even introduced something new. For many designers and engineers experimenting with materials, the drive has been to replace high-emissions building materials as quickly […]

The top 10 architecture and design books of 2024

Cajsa Carlson • December 2024  For those still looking for Christmas gifts, we round up this year’s top architecture and design books as part of our review of 2024. Kiosk by David Navarro and Martyna Sobecka Simply named Kiosk, this book features photos of more than 150 modernist, modular kiosks that brighten streets across central and eastern Europe. Authors David Navarro and […]

Container sideboard by E-ggs for Miniforms

Dezeen staff • November 2024 Dezeen Showroom: Italian furniture brand Miniforms has introduced new versions of its Container sideboard, designed by E-ggs to make an impact through colour blocking. ContainerUP and ContainerMID are taller versions of the original horizontal Container design, taking the cabinet up to 134.5 centimetres and 95 centimetres in height respectively. There are also four new bold colours being […]

Hotlist 2025: the 25 most popular graphic designers, as voted for by their peers

Need a creative boost? Get inspired by these 25 talented graphic designers whose innovative work has earned them recognition and admiration from their fellow creatives. Tom May • December 2024 In an ever-evolving creative landscape, graphic designers can’t sit still for long. So, the best in the business are constantly pushing boundaries and shaping visual […]