As cities grow, public spaces are now seen as serving more than just leisure. They are increasingly designed to respond to environmental needs and everyday urban challenges, creating environments that support daily life while strengthening ecological systems. This shift toward more responsive and...
A hammock-inspired public rest installation by the Seoul Metropolitan Government has won the Main Prize in the Urban Design category at the Red Dot Design Award 2026, one of the world 's three most prestigious design honors alongside Germany 's iF Design Award and the U.S. IDEA Design...
When the global design community converged last month for Milan Design Week (MDW) 2026, the conversation shifted from aesthetic indulgence toward a regenerative blueprint for urban living. Under the evocative theme of “Be the Project,” this year’s Fuorisalone Milano transformed Italy’s...
Jollibee Foods Corp. has achieved a first for the Philippine quick-service restaurant industry, securing a green building certification for its Tuguegarao City branch as the fast-food giant accelerates its push toward operational sustainability. In a statement, Jollibee said its Enrile branch in...
Celebrated contemporary designer Kelly Wearstler partners with H&M Home on a collection rooted in ritual and modularity. Known for her bold layering of eras, materials, and textures, she brings her distinctly eclectic design language into a more accessible, everyday context, inviting more homes...
Filipino style icon and actress Heart Evangelista has expanded her creative portfolio, venturing into jewelry design while continuing to make waves on the international fashion circuit at Paris and Milan Fashion Weeks. Already recognized as a painter, actress, social media content creator, and...
Over the past decade, SoFA Design Institute has grown into one of the country’s most recognized institutions for creative education, focused on preparing students for careers in design. On March 11, 2026, the school introduced a new academic partnership with IE University in Spain. The...
There are days when the words simply don’t come. As a writer, I’ve learned not to resist it. Instead, I step out—into a gallery or art park, onto a plane, or even into the quiet pace of a cafe—and wait for that moment when something clicks. Creativity, after all, is not constant. It...
Since 1957, the World Design Organization (WDO), then known as the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (ICSID), has been on a mission to improve the quality of life through design by supporting innovation, sustainability, and design education. One way it does this is through the...
At Goldenberg Mansion in Manila, a meaningful moment for Philippine design unfolded on February 20, 2026. The Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID) introduced its newly elected Board of Trustees, an assembly of respected creatives who now carry the responsibility of steering the...
Today, luxury is no longer defined solely by aesthetics but also shaped by responsibility. Modern interiors are embracing a balance between unique character, purposeful design, and sustainability. From locally sourced materials to energy-efficient solutions, the spaces created today reflect not...
Lixil, a global provider of innovative water and housing solutions through brands such as Inax, Grohe, American Standard, and Tostem, received the inaugural Singapore Good Design ReMarkable Award from the Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS) during its 40th anniversary gala. The award,...
