The brains behind the British Library

For centuries pattern-lovers have fought their corner against minimalists

The seat remains a defiant challenge to Modernism’s insistence on perfection

Put it away now with strong design statements

From sketch pad to showroom, designers and brands are embracing sustainability. But are they considering ‘the whole story’?

The desirability of mid-century modern design is reshaping the way we collect

New design areas reveal plenty about how the city sees itself

An interview with the biodesign guru whose stunning innovations fuse science and art

From pottery to poetry, dazzle camouflage to digitally printed leather

How video games became a subject for design museums. And why they can also provide real-life solutions

Designers are finding subtler solutions when it comes to domestic technology

Greek rebellion, Australian positivity — London’s Design Biennale wants to make us feel as well as think

London’s V&A is determined to make the case for games as important design objects

Decor that captured zeitgeist of confident age to be moved to Vasarely exhibition

No longer a statement of status, corporate reception areas are abuzz

Danish architect Bjarke Ingels’ latest infrastructure project is more than just the world’s greenest rubbish burner

Conceived by Joe Colombo in 1969, the modular piece has been reworked by Cappellini

Edwin Heathcote selects his mid-year reads

The clock’s playful aesthetic melded well with the optimistic mood of the US in the 1950s

Have a ball on the beach with a selection of products made for sun, sea and sand

The pin-tumbler model carried on millions of key rings is still similar to the 1860s design

Creating custom fragrances for developments can bring subtle benefits for sellers

Migrants can offer the determination and resilience needed to form successful businesses