Design

The Intriguing History of the Rubik's Cube - From Classroom Curiosity to Cultural Icon
Explore the 50-year history of the Rubik's Cube. Discover how Ernő Rubik's geometric teaching tool became an enduring puzzle and a contemporary design icon.

The Lookah Seahorse Pro Plus - Mastering the Architecture of Concentrate Vaporisation
An in-depth analysis of the Lookah Seahorse Pro Plus, exploring how its porous quartz tip, variable voltage, and architectural design redefine concentrate vaporisation.

The Penny Black - How a One-Inch Square of Paper Democratised Global Communication
Discover the artistic, engineering, and cultural history behind the Penny Black, the world's first adhesive postage stamp that revolutionised the mail in 1840.

Lyle’s Golden Syrup - Why the Iconic Brand Ditched Its Lion Logo After 141 Years
Lyle's Golden Syrup recently replaced its 1883 dead lion logo with a minimalist redesign. We explore the cultural impact and design history of this rebrand.

David Chipperfield in Shanghai - The Architecture of Memory and Modernity
From the Rockbund regeneration to the West Bund Museum, explore how Pritzker laureate David Chipperfield is redefining Shanghai's architectural landscape through historical continuity and urban repair.

The Art of the Festive Home - How Contemporary Design is Redefining Holiday Cheer
Explore the modern evolution of festive interiors. From sustainable foraging to sculptural LED lighting, discover how British design is reshaping holiday cheer.

Battersea Power Station - The Resurrection of a Babylonian Monolith on the Thames
A deep dive into the architectural restoration of London's Battersea Power Station, examining WilkinsonEyre's transformation of the Grade II* listed behemoth.

A Brief History of the 20th Century Fashion
By Anna Zhila By Tessa Nolan The twentieth century compressed more change into a hundred years than the previous thousand had produced. In 1900, women wore corsets that required a maid to lace, skirts that dragged on the ground, and hats pinned with enough metal to set off a metal detector. By 1999, the same…

The Shape of Things to Come - How British Design in 2024 is Redefining Sustainability, Innovation, and Inclusivity
An in-depth analysis of UK design in 2024, exploring how sustainable retrofitting, digital innovation, inclusive architecture, and AI are reshaping the built environment.














