Paul McGillick travelled to Copenhagen with Louis Poulsen in May to mark the 60th anniversary and re-issue of three iconic lamps. It was an immersion into beautiful, functional Danish design.

Gessi, manufactured in a single location in Vercelli Italy, embodies Italian design and the aesthetic and quality values that come with that label. At International Design Week 2018, the brand brought home therapy to design.

How can designers look beyond their own experiences to meet the needs of a broad spectrum of end users?

Launch Pad nurtures the next generation of design talent in our region. Meet the up-and-comers that inspired us this year.