The Boundaries of Neotenic Design: An interview with Justin Donnelly of Jumbo
Justin Donnelly of New York-based design studio JUMBO discusses the evolution of neotenic design and how "MELT" fits into this playful style.
“Pedestal” Series by Vilde Hagelund – A tactile experience merging machine and the hand of the designer
Vilde Hagelund's "Pedestal" side table series seeks to highlight the value of craft, enhancing material agency through tactile, hand-carved textures.
“The Felt Collection” by STACKLAB – Where technology and sustainability intersect
In line with their circular manufacturing philosophy, surplus off-cut and end-of-bolt felted wool is given new life in "The Felt Collection" by Toront…
“ChanChàn” by AuchKatzStudio – Lighting the way into a fluid, duo-chromatic world
A unique, textured form and duo-chromatic paint bring an otherworldliness and sculptural quality to AuchKatzStudio's "ChanChàn" Chandelier.
PROXIMITY – The Collection: Southern Sweden Design Days
Presented in partnership with Southern Sweden Design Days and Form/Design Center, "PROXIMITY" contemplates the notion of interconnection, belonging, a…
“Cofit-20” by Atelier Haute Cuisine – Multi-form lighting with concrete roots
For their coal and concrete-based lighting object, "Cofit-20", Belgian design studio Atelier Haute Cuisine sought to playfully incorporate the bulb in…
Nordic Young Designers Network (NYDN): A new platform featuring the work of design graduates
ADORNO is pleased to share the Nordic Young Designers Network (NYDN), a new sister platform that presents and promotes the work of Nordic design stude…
“Departures”: A New Perspective on the Traditional and the Contemporary in Jordanian Design
Presented amongst the rich, pink sands and towering cliffs of Jordan's Wadi Rum desert, "Departures", curated by Rana Beiruti, ruminates on the inters…
Designing for the art’s sake: An exploration of functional art
What is it that makes functional art so appealing? Why do so many contemporary artists cross the line and create design objects? Guest editor Teodora …
“Joyful Glassware” by Irina Flore – A re-imagination of everyday objects
Irina Flores' “Joyful Glassware” collection re-imagines everyday objects, using therapeutic methods that bring joy in the design process.
“The Fan Chair” by Tobia Zambotti – New life for an 80s staple
Tobia Zambotti is the founder & design director of Atelier Tobia Zambotti. After his B.A in Architecture at IUAV (Venice) and M.A in Interior Design…
LAS ÁNIMAS: A Cross-Dimensional Study of Resin, Technology, & Emotional Connection
A practice characterised by otherworldly shapes, vibrant colours, and spiritual connection. Based in Seville, Spain, the creative duo known as LAS ÁN…
“Gran Turismo”: How Contemporary Greek Design Examines the Intersection of Identity and Heritage
"Our aim was not to achieve aesthetic coherence. Neither was visual kinship among the designs what we aimed for. On the contrary, we tried to pinpoint…
The Rear-View Mirror: A Collection Curated by Ana Domínguez Siemens for NYCxDESIGN
“The Mediterranean relays in natural materials, in the handmade, the texture, in the subtle yet deep choice of colors, the sensuality of shapes. Woo…
DANISH PREDICTIONS:A Collection Curated by Pil Bredahl for NYCxDESIGN
Presented on a rooftop high above the streets of an imagined Manhattan overgrown by nature, "DANISH PREDICTIONS", curated by Pil Bredahl for NYCxDESIG…
Craft & Symbol: A Turkish Collection Curated by Gökhan Karakuş
Set against the wood and stone of a traditional countryside home, "Craft & Symbol" focuses on the vitality of craft and the presence of the imperfect …
Joseph Algieri: An Eccentric Approach to Familiar Materials
Organic forms, bright colours, and an appreciation for the outrageous characterise Brooklyn-based designer Joseph Algieri's playful vision of design.
Contemporary Design Market x Adorno: Colourful Personalities
For this year’s show in Brussels, Adorno is pleased to announce its digital partnership with the Contemporary Design Market, taking place 25 – 26 September…
“Living Above the Water”: Lithuania at Adorno London 2021
The Lithuanian collection, “Living Above the Water”, curated by Audronė Drungilaitė, inspects a range of predicted future values, tied together …
“Maximalist 180°”: Sweden at Adorno London 2021
Presented in a concrete skatepark surrounded by a field of flowers, the Swedish collection, “Maximalist 180°”, showcases the balance between refi…
“Revisiting the Past”: Estonia at Adorno London 2021
Looking to the future of design, "Revisiting the Past", curated by Kai Lobjakas, is based on tracking the everyday and the conventional, translating o…
“An Irregular Future”: The Netherlands at Adorno London 2021
Curated by design studio Rive Roshan, the Dutch collection, “An Irregular Future”, rejects the over-simplification and standardisation of design i…
“(Re)New Generation”: Norway at Adorno London 2021
Presented in a raw, industrial gallery, “(Re)New Generation”, a Norwegian collection curated by Kirsten Visdal, represents a search for identity. …
“We (Be)Come One”: Belgium at Adorno London 2021
Presented in the Atomium, a structure built for the Brussels World's Fair in 1958, “We (Be)Come One”, curated by Elien Haentjens, recognizes that …
“Postapocalyptic Kaffeehaus”: Austria at Adorno London 2021
The Austrian collection, "Postapocalyptic Kaffeehaus", curated by Gabriel Roland, examines the continuation of everyday ritual in the face of altered …
