Lightness is the order of the day. Design interprets this diktat in all its nuances of airiness, irony, agility and dynamism (with a touch of the frivolous), rediscovering the intricate patterns and bold structures created by lace and intaglio inspired by eastern craftsmen, but also the lacework of our grandmothers.

The perfect expression of this trend is the magnificent Caixa Forum designed by the Swiss arch-stars, Herzog & de Meuron who have elevated [...]

Ceramics have an ancient tradition, but thanks to their technical characteristics and versatility, they are used in many fields of technology and contemporary design.

One example is the original idea from designer Alexandros Stasinopoulos who has designed a highly unusual briefcase, the “BRIEFCeramicASE”, making extensive use of ceramics. The idea behind the project is to exploit the resistance of new generation ceramics in an object such as a briefcase which may be exposed [...]