Wrapping Up 2024: A Remarkable Year Of Contrasts In Contemporary Design
2024 showcased a dynamic interplay of contrasting design movements, from the raw authenticity of Brutalism to the exuberance of Maximalism, proving th…
Tag: Contemporary Design
Why Korean Design is the Next Global Obsession
Korean design bridges ancient traditions with contemporary style, revealing a complex creative landscape that challenges global aesthetic norms. Throu…
The Raum Objects: More Than What Meets The Eye
The Raum Objects, founded by Hamburg-based designer Carolin Balas Pavisic, transforms minimalist design into a dialogue between function, form, and us…
Light as Poetry: Inside Studio SPHAER’s Luminous World
In a creative atelier nestled among Vienna’s historic vineyards, where Beethoven once walked and composed, Leni Piëch crafts a new narrative in contemporary lighting and…
Are Flagships Becoming The New Design Galleries? Here’s 7 Examples Suggesting That They Are
In the constantly evolving world of fashion, creating a distinctive and memorable visual identity is no longer a luxury but a necessity. As brands compete…
10 TALENTS: Emotional Reasons We Fall In Love With Collectible Design
What makes a piece collectible design? It’s usually measured through factors like rarity, relevance, material quality, or the creator’s identity. To explore collectibility from a…
Weaving: One of the Earliest Tech Booms
Discover the pivotal impact of weaving, from ancient origins to the industrial revolution, shaping trade, exploration, and culture in an early tech bo…
ANIMISM: Encouraging a Future with Material Choices guided by Connection rather than Consumption
Adorno is set to make a significant impact at Alcova Milano 2024 with the thought-provoking exhibition, "Animism". Taking place from April 15 to April…
10 TALENTS: This Women’s Day we Spotlight 10 Design Talents and Their Individual Qualities Beyond Gender
In the spirit of International Women’s Day, it’s imperative to shine a light on the evolving narrative of gender, inclusion, and equality within the design…
SOULFUL OBJECTS: A Commitment To Ecuador’s Cultural Material Wealth
ANDEAN, a design studio led by Alejandro Moyano, showcases the rich heritage of Ecuadorian craftsmanship in the modern design world. The studio’s recent collection, “SOULFUL…
Jonas Edvard: A Material Alchemist in Sustainable Design
“I encourage people to be curious, to focus on the moment, to react upon feelings; right now is an interesting moment” – Jonas Edvard View…
Reflections of Nature Across Global Design Cultures
“Our society’s current relation towards nature is an endless source for reflection.” – Studio Plastique, Belgium Perhaps in our obsession with creating a world of…
Gaspard Graulich at Crossovers: Exploring Design's Cultural Landscapes
“I don’t want to express my feelings; I want my objects to make people feel their own” – Gaspard Graulich “Prélèvement” N.8 & N.1.…
Studio Plastique at Crossovers: Searching for Answers within the Plastic Arts
“As a society, we are not only disconnecting from our natural environment, we are also alienated from what we consume” – Studio Plastique View Studio…
Belgium at Crossovers 2019: Honest and down to earth, literally and figuratively.
” It’s their poetic silence and subtle tactility, which makes them beautiful, and gives them a global appeal.” – Elien Haentjens Curator of the Belgian…
Popdots at Crossovers: Contemporary Experiments on Ancient Craft
“We believe that in some cases the great mistake of the contemporary has been to hide the past to try to innovate” – Popdots View…
Announcing Mexico at Crossovers 2019: The rescue of ancestral materials and its re-appreciation.
“As a Mexican designer, it is difficult not to be interested in traditional crafts.” Ana Elena Mallet & Pilar Obeso Curators of the Mexican Collection …
Announcing Sweden at Crossovers 2019: The opposite of what it is commonly and historically known for.
“The future (or underground) of design in Sweden is eclectic, daring and mutating. The opposite of what it is commonly and historically known for.” Fluorescent…
Curator Frida Cano parallels Adorno pieces and contemporary Latin American artworks
“I believe we live in an era of transdisciplinarity in which one discipline cross-pollinates its surrounding disciplines“ Every single object that we interact with on…
ADORNO x BEIRUT DESIGN WEEK – Telling the story of Lebanese design
This year, BDW & ADORNO are joining forces to create a new exhibition and collection presenting the best emerging and independent design in Beirut. Established…
EXCERPT: On Contemporary Turkish Design
In the past two decades, contemporary design by Turkish designers has gone through a remarkable period of activity, highlighted by an increasing numbe…
