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Design for a Rural Mexico
From Disegno #22, Mexican designer Fernando Laposse and a community of farmers collaborate to revive colourful heritage corn.
The Power of the Poster
From Disegno #27, Zosia Swidlicka interviews Polish graphic designers who campaigned against homophobia during the 2020 election.
The Driver
From Disegno #20, Oli Stratford’s history of the driver in the age of automation illustrated by portraits from Andrew Bush’s series 66 Drives.
Catholic Taste
From Disegno #20, Peter Smisek’s exploration of the Vatican’s dialogues with non-believers through art, fashion and architecture.
Blood, Sweat and Astronaut Tears
Scientists have found a way to build a base for life on Mars – using astronauts’ bodily fluids to make concrete out of alien dust.
Enzo Mari was a Universe
From Disegno #28, a group of curators, designers and academics come together to remember the late, great Enzo Mari.
Party at No 43
New interior design studio Atelier LK opens the door to a unique exhibition staged in a house formerly owned by an eccentric Hackney artist.
What Will the Neighbours Say?
The difference between visual and acoustic noise is highlighted in sound designer Yuri Suzuki’s newest installation.
Suck It, Carbon
The largest carbon capture facility in the world has come online in Iceland, but the technology comes with a couple of caveats.
An Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove
Disegno remembers the amazing talent and huge contribution to the discipline of the designer Pauline Deltour.
Facebook For Your Face
Ray-Ban Stories are Facebook’s first foray into fashion-forward smart glasses featuring eyewear with a built-in camera and speakers.
Poetic Dystopia
The artists Cao Fei was selected for her “gripping and prescient” work that explores humanity’s relationship with technology.
Childhood Utopia
From Disegno #13, the grandchildren of Alexander Girard explore the imaginary world the noted American designer started designing when he was sent away to boarding school aged 10.
And the Winners Are…
Mac Collins, Ilse Crawford, Eyal Weizman and Michael Wolff are the winners of this year’s London Design Medals programme.
Data Doesn’t Lie
A data sculpture made out of old bank statements by Pentagram’s Giorgia Lupi puts America’s income inequality into stark relief.
A Designed Game
The Design Museum has announced a new exhibition for 2022 that promises to delve into the untold design stories around football.
The Crit #13: Mound Economics
A sermon from The Mound: The Crit’s co-hosts India Block and Oli Stratford run the rule over the latest design news and projects, not least MVRDV’s reviled artificial hill for Marble Arch.
Fostering Dissent
Norman Foster has explained his logic behind continuing to design airports during the climate crisis, citing the potential of geoengineering technologies.