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“I was shocked” by dominance of luxury brands in Milan says Philippe Starck

By Nat Barker Design is being taken over by “toxic” luxury trends, French designer Philippe Starck told Dezeen in an interview at Milan design week. Starck is arguably the most famous living designer, responsible for iconic pieces such as the Masters Chair, Louis Ghost Chair and Juicy […]

May 20, 2025

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FDSA 2025: 5 young Malaysian designers to look out for

by Aisha Capulong Having made it through two defining rounds for the 2025 Future Design Star Award, these 5 students received their ultimate winning titles at this year’s DOTY Awards — gaining regional-level recognition in front of a crowd of […]

April 15, 2025

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The Pinnacle of Stars with DOTY 2025

Orbiting around the Sun for the 15th year in a row was the highly anticipated Designer of the Year (DOTY) Awards, inspiring and honouring only the finest designers in the industry In celebration of its crystal anniversary, the 15th annual […]

April 14, 2025

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Where the Lights Come to Play | Vermilion Zhou Design Group unveils new Shanghai hotel

by Aisha Capulong Enter a world of dazzling lights and find yourself lost in a sea of stars at this hotel by Chinese design titan, Vermilion Zhou Design Group At the hands of Vermilion Zhou Design Group’s very own Vera […]

March 21, 2025

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DOTY 2023 Awards winners: Here are 11 seasoned Malaysian designers to look out for

These eleven trailblazing presences in the Malaysian design industry are the lauded recipients of the Deca-Laurel Award, a notable award recognising studios of influence with over a decade and counting in the industry The winners for this year’s Designer of […]

February 18, 2025

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DOTY 2023 Awards winners: These 7 designers are among the nation’s very best

Get to know the creative minds behind some of Asia’s best designed spaces, as recognised by DOTY 2023 — here are the seven winners of Asia’s Most Prestigious Design Award (AMPDA) The winners for this year’s Designer of the Year […]

January 21, 2025

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DOTY 2023 Awards winners: Get to know these 7 empowering women in design

These seven women in Malaysia’s vibrant design scene set new standards in leadership and empowerment. Read more on their journeys and watch exclusive QCtv interviews right here on designspeak.asia The winners for this year’s Designer of the Year Awards, commonly […]

January 13, 2025

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Louis Vuitton flagship construction disguised as stack of luggage trunks

By Ellen Eberhardt Fashion brand Louis Vuitton has concealed its under-renovation New York flagship store with a luggage facade and relocated to a temporary store that features OMA-designed sculptures. Louis Vuitton covered its flagship at East 57th Street and 5th Avenue in a facade modelled […]

December 4, 2024

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The Bold & The Beautiful | Bonaldo through the lens of Leonardo Grillo

A loyal proponent for the culture of furniture, Bonaldo remains an esteemed trendsetter through instinct and intuition, prioritising timeless originality above all else, and narrating its journey with the utmost passion and know-how is Leonardo Grillo, Export Manager of the […]

December 4, 2024

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Alex Chinneck creates distorted street furniture for Bristol

By Jane Englefield British artist Alex Chinneck has designed knotted lampposts, a twisted telephone booth and a constricted postbox as playful public sculptures in Bristol, England. Chinneck – whose recent work includes a six-metre-high looped canal boat in Sheffield – is known for his surreal public installations, which […]

November 21, 2024

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