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“I’m not trying to design a shape, I’m trying to shape a feeling”: Eugeni Quitllet & Pedrali in Milan

“I’m not trying to design a shape, I’m trying to shape a feeling”: Eugeni Quitllet & Pedrali in Milan

At Salone del Mobile 2026, Catalan designer Eugeni Quitllet launched Libre, a new seating collection with Pedrali that focuses on form, function and ergonomics.

Led by designers: Casting a curatorial eye across Melbourne Design Week

Led by designers: Casting a curatorial eye across Melbourne Design Week

Curator, writer and educator Kate Goodwin was in town for Melbourne Design Week. Here, she reflects on how light-touch organising and designer-led spaces created some of the most impactful, distinctive exhibitions.

The domestic grind: How Foolscap turned a neighbourly bond into Allpress’ latest outpost

The domestic grind: How Foolscap turned a neighbourly bond into Allpress’ latest outpost

In Brisbane, Foolscap Studio continues a longstanding relationship with the coffeemakers at a new cafe-store featuring calm tones and coffee waste materials.

Some special commercial pieces from Salone del Mobile

Some special commercial pieces from Salone del Mobile

Milan Design Week means more than lounging in luxury and the latest in bathroom beauty. We pull out a handful of exciting commercial furniture highlights.

Eames Demetrios on continuity and innovation as he visits Australia

Eames Demetrios on continuity and innovation as he visits Australia

He’s the Director of Eames Office and an all-round creative polymath – and Eames Demetrios has just been in our region with Living Edge.

The Little Perillo Eco makes a very big impression.

The Little Perillo Eco makes a very big impression.

We think of the chair as a ubiquitous object but every now and then there is a design that ticks all the boxes and makes its presence felt on the global stage.

A decade of quiet elegance with Pedrali’s Nemea chair

A decade of quiet elegance with Pedrali’s Nemea chair

Pedrali’s Nemea collection, designed by Cazzaniga Mandelli Pagliarulo, marks 10 years of refined presence in hospitality and commercial spaces around the world. With its sculptural timber form and enduring versatility, Nemea proves that timeless design is never out of place.

Highlights from across Copenhagen’s 3daysofdesign 2025

Highlights from across Copenhagen’s 3daysofdesign 2025

Take a whirlwind tour of some of the standout appearances at 3daysofdesign 2025.

We talk to Arper’s head of sustainability at Milan Design Week

We talk to Arper’s head of sustainability at Milan Design Week

Andrea Mulloni is the head of sustainability at furniture manufacturer, Arper. With a particular emphasis on the evolving Catifa Carta chair, we chatted to him at Arper’s stand during Milan Design Week.

Product launches from Milan Design Week 2025

Product launches from Milan Design Week 2025

So many product launches – where to begin with Milan? Well, across some of our favourite brands and all kinds of areas, here are some of the highlights we saw this year.

Rethinking Plastics in Product Design: The new book aiming to guide sustainable transitions

Rethinking Plastics in Product Design: The new book aiming to guide sustainable transitions

Geoff Isaac’s book provides industrial designers and manufacturers with the knowledge needed for a transition to sustainable material choices.

Highlights from Stockholm Design Week 2025

Highlights from Stockholm Design Week 2025

From bio-based innovations to circular design, this year’s fair redefined the role of materials in shaping the future of interiors as sustainable materials and a thoughtful approach to the impact of design on our world took centre stage.