F5: Renaud Defrancesco on Craftsmanship, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Material + More

Design Milk 7/4 3:00A Anna Zappia

Lausanne-based designer Renaud Defrancesco has always been interested in how experimentation often leads to significant breakthroughs, and the molded plywood leg splint by Charles and Ray Eames is a...

A Maui Home Blends Modern Minimalism With Climate-Conscious Design

Design Milk 7/3 6:00A Caroline Williamson

In the rain-rich beach town of Kailua – specifically Haiku, nestled in the lush Valley Isle of Maui – a new residence by Hawaii Off Grid reimagines what it means to live sustainably in the islands....

Bodo Sperlein and GAN Translate Botanical Beauty Into Textiles

Design Milk 7/3 5:00A Aria Lee

As more research emerges around the importance of bringing the natural world indoors, the design industry is taking note by embracing biophilic design – an approach that integrates natural forms,...

Huawei’s New Laptop Is One Giant Foldable Screen

Design Milk 7/3 4:00A Christian de Looper

Foldable displays have already revolutionized smartphones – but laptops? That’s still relatively uncharted territory. Huawei is pushing boundaries with the new Huawei MateBook Fold Ultimate Design , a...

Samantha Tannehill Transforms West Chelsea Pied-à-Terre

Design Milk 7/3 3:00A Leo Lei

Samantha Tannehill of Tannehill Interiors designed a New York City pied-à-terre that demonstrates how contemporary residential design can authentically channel global craft languages without falling...

The G580 Electrifies the Iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen

Design Milk 7/2 4:00A Christian de Looper

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has long occupied a singular space in the automotive world – at once a symbol of luxury and ruggedness. With its boxy silhouette, oversized grille, and unmistakable presence,...

Defining “Ladderness” Through Ara Thorose’s Sculptural Forms

Design Milk 7/2 3:00A Vy Yang

What makes a ladder a ladder? For designer Ara Thorose , that’s a question worth climbing into. “I ask, what becomes a ladder? What attributes combine to achieve ‘ladderness’? How can that be reached...

HOCH & CHHO Transform a Former Hotel Into a Bold Tourist Residence

Design Milk 7/1 6:00A Caroline Williamson

Tucked into the storied slopes of Montmartre, just beneath the iconic Sacré-Cœur in Paris, a once-forgotten hotel at 7 rue Paul Albert has been reimagined. Now a vibrant 12-unit tourist residence...

Marimekko Brings Bold Pattern Play to Artek’s Birchwood Classics

Design Milk 7/1 5:00A Vy Yang

It’s a perfect match for Finnish design history: Artek’s refined craftsmanship with Marimekko’s joyful print play. But don’t expect a loud takeover. Instead, the limited-edition Artek + Marimekko...

Mizetto Turns Modern Modular Seating Into Precious Cargo

Design Milk 7/1 4:00A Vy Yang

Designing the perfect sofa for a public space is no easy feat. Some days, it needs to seat a crowd; other days, it’s a quiet perch for one. In lobbies, libraries, offices, and cultural centers,...

Desktop Wallpaper: July 2025 With Rich Tu

Design Milk 7/1 3:00A Vy Yang

You’ve made it to the second half of the year – reward yourself with a desktop glow-up. This month’s Designer Desktop comes from Rich Tu , a Brooklyn-based multi-hyphenate creative whose bold,...

LEGO Group Opens Dynamic + Playful New Boston Hub

Design Milk 6/30 6:00A Caroline Williamson

The LEGO Group has officially unveiled its new U.S. headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, ushering in a bold new chapter for the iconic Danish brand on this side of the Atlantic. Located at 1001...

The Agapanthus Collection Is Rooted in Southern California Memories

Design Milk 6/30 5:00A Aria Lee

The San Gabriel Mountains are dotted with agapanthus, flourishing in the rich soil and warm sun. The agapanthus is a brilliant, blue-skewing shade of purple, blossoms clustered around a singular...

Bang & Olufsen’s Beosystem 3000c Brings Back a Vinyl Icon

Design Milk 6/30 4:00A Christian de Looper

Bang & Olufsen , the Danish audio design house renowned for its fusion of technology and timeless design, has unveiled its latest homage to hi-fi history: the Beosystem 3000c . This limited-edition...

TINKR Is the Toolkit Glow-Up Your Next DIY Deserves

Design Milk 6/30 3:00A Vy Yang

If your last DIY project involved a borrowed hammer, a lot of “trusting the process,” and a YouTube tutorial you didn’t quite finish – same. Sometimes the idea sounds better in your head, but practice...