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.
Rediscovering Ilio Negri’s graphic design: vision, communication, and protest
Author of four Domus covers, the Milanese graphic designer (1926-1974) reached his peak with the communication of grand themes, such as the ecological series “No to civilization if this is civilization.”
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.
What is Fallout: a life between the vault and the zone of contamination
It’s one of the most appreciated role-playing and strategy videogame series, not just for its game mechanics but also for the incredible balance between the retrofuturistic design and post-apocalyptic scenarios. And now it’s a TV show.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.