You Can’t Fake Energy: Dana’s Notes from 3 Days of Design Copenhagen 2026.At 3 Days of Design, Dana Tomić Hughes went looking for the thing no budget or brand history can buy—the feeling that a space is actually alive. Across several shows and installations, including one chance encounter, she traces the gap...
Crosby Studios and 22 System Turn Electrical Outlets Into Art.Guided by Crosby Studios' philosophy of Transformism and 22 System's patented approach to integrated electrical design, this installation at Matter and Shape Paris reframed everyday infrastructure as both functional object and...
Gentle Monster’s Haus Nowhere Seoul is Unlike Any Retail Experience You’ve Seen.If you feel like you've arrived at the future, that’s because you have. Haus Nowhere Seoul unlocks a new level of retail experience that makes all other stores feel prehistoric. Gentle Monster’s experimental retail universe represents...
This Bold Textile Installation Explores Softness as Cultural Protection.Punctuated by Mediterranean plant ecosystems, this installation positions softness as a protective cultural value, countering institutional rigidity while addressing climate-driven threats to architectural...
Does Design’s Biggest Event Reflect a World in Crisis? Dana’s Unfiltered Take on Milan 2025.Milan Design Week 2025 reflected our broader cultural moment: confused, transitioning, searching for meaning. With the world in crisis, genuine creativity struggles, while marketing machines dominate. Fashion brands have invaded design...
Best of Experiential Projects, Installations & Art | 2024 Archive.Our exploration of 2024's compelling experiential projects reveals how artists and designers are reimagining public engagement with creativity. From monumental public installations to intimate gallery experiences, each project proves art's...
White Utopia: Transforming Domestic Living Through Fluid Architecture and Bio-based Materials.Natural Material Studio's 'White Utopia' reimagines domestic living with bio-based materials and fluid design principles. The installation challenges traditional architecture by incorporating responsive bio-materials, creating a dynamic...
Discover the Magic of Métiers d’art at Design Parade Toulon 2024.In parallel to the 18th edition of the Design Parade Hyères, the 8th edition of the Design Parade Toulon lit up the French Riviera from 27th to 30th June, 2024. Find out why this international festival continues to be a boon for emerging...
Milan Unpacked, Volumes 2&3: Group Shows, Materials, Products, Brands & Australian Designers.Dana Tomic Hughes explores the charm and complexity of Milan Design Week via the three-part treasure trove of insight and visual inspiration from the world’s biggest design event. Milan Unpacked 2024, in partnership with Space Furniture,...
