The revival of the Clore Collection is a family affair
A London architect revives the creative partnership of his parents, a fashion designer and an artist-architect, more than a decade after their death.
The uniqueness of the Citroën DS as explained by Norman Foster
Domus’ 2024 guest editor, a great car design enthusiast, remembers as a student seeing the iconic French car for the first time at the Triennale di Milano.
Meanwhile, design is turning us into superhumans
There is a field of design that is increasingly present in our lives, one that improves our bodies by pushing them to the limits of humanity and perhaps beyond.
Designing at Google, designing for humans: “When in doubt, refer to nature”
“Human, optimistic, and bold” is how Google VP Ivy Ross defines the company’s hardware design. We talked with her about designing technology, the relevance of feelings, and AI’s forthcoming challenge.
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni: an exhibition at Milan Design Week 2024
On the occasion of Milan Design Week, an exhibition celebrates the Masters of design by retracing their projects in the food and beverage sector.
Olivetti: everything is design
Beyond typewriters and UNESCO World Heritage architecture, Olivetti’s objects and cultural initiatives have represented a unique way of harmonizing form and function, democratizing access to authorial design for all Italians.
15 projects we are excited about for Milan Design Week 2024
Amidst great installations and innovative products, here is the Domus editorial team’s preview of some of the most interesting projects you will see during Milan Design Week.
Do you know which are the companies that made the history of the Salone?
The success of Milano Design Week is also due to a handful of visionary and far-sighted brands and entrepreneurs who have turned a furniture fair into a world-class event. Here is who they are.
Nike’s summer of sports: design making dreams come true
A journey into the heart of design and innovation at Nike’s Beaverton Campus, with an exceptional guide: Martin Lotti, chief design officer of the Swoosh.
Has collectible design killed minimalism?
Limited edition design is on the rise, as evidenced by the success of fairs such as Design Miami and Collectible, and many dedicated platforms. Which require a new, decorative and ornamental language.
The evolution of outdoor furniture
From the 1930s to the 1970s, a journey through the projects of designers for outdoor living: light, colorful and transportable furniture that become toys.
The Francesca Spanish Chair by Philippe Starck
The 1984 collaboration with Enrico Baleri was one of Starck's first with an Italian company. It resulted in the creation of an essential chair with curved and broken lines, inspired by the American writer Philip K. Dick.
Who was Gaetano Pesce?
An Italian master of design, an adopted New Yorker, a multifaceted artist, a historical figure known to Domus, he challenged all the aesthetic and design assumptions of recent decades.