In Disegno #38, Christien Meindertsma and Dzek make Flaxwood, a form of linoleum which celebrates the material’s natural ingredients and proudly preserves scuffs and smells.

Disegno #38 reflects on the role of memory in design through short stories about recollection, regeneration, preservation and legacy. 

From golden syrup to golden shoes, this week’s Design Line ponders how the language of design is being co-opted for political messages, as well as including stories about material tracing, manufactured outrage and un-radical retrofitting.

A week of AI flare-ups, 3D-printed wool and an inflating/deflating sphere. Welcome to the Design Line.