The Beauty of the Metropolis: August Endell in praise of the unpretty city
August Endell’s The Beauty of the Metropolis, newly translated by James J. Conway, finds unexpected wonder in […]
Best of Berlin
Beyond beige: Discover Marilyne Blais’s funky Berlin ceramics
Ceramicist Marilyne Blais on her unique designs, and how she's building a thriving business with colorful, handmade […]
Review
How Werkbundarchiv’s ‘Open Storage’ exposes the hidden politics of design
From IKEA cutlery to Nazi memorabilia, the Werkbundarchiv's 'Open Storage' reveals the secret social influence of mass-produced […]
Stage
Dressing to impress: How Vanessa Sampaio Borgmann designs costumes for the Berlin stage
Costumer Vanessa Sampaio Borgmann has fashioned dozens of 'fits for theatrical works, including the Schaubühne's latest hit.
Style
The timeless art of patchwork: Behind the new Berlin upcycling label Plaid-à-Porter
With her brand Plaid-à-Porter, journalist-turned-designer Estelle Adeline Trasoglu creates contemporary fashion from vintage patchwork.
Interview
Daring designs: The eccentric world of Tom Dixon
We sat down with British designer Tom Dixon for a wide-ranging chat about creativity, failure and the […]
