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A defining chapter in Italian design history

A defining chapter in Italian design history

In this special edition of The Indesign Edit, we take a look at B&B Italia’s reigning legacy of boundary-pushing creativity and design innovation throughout history.

Herman Miller, Designing Work

Herman Miller, Designing Work

As a supporter of the INDE.Awards and partner of The Design Studio category, Herman Miller understands the importance of fostering and supporting designers in their quest for design perfection.

Naoto Fukasawa Exhibits Mingei – Another Kind Of Art

Naoto Fukasawa Exhibits Mingei – Another Kind Of Art

Curated by Naoto Fukasawa, an exhibition championing the unassuming everyday Japanese mingei handicrafts is currently on show at 21-21 Design Sight in Tokyo’s midtown.

Meet the brand that helped put Japanese design on the global map

Meet the brand that helped put Japanese design on the global map

On the occasion of its 90th anniversary, Maruni comes round circle – in more ways than one. We speak with the brand’s key visionaries, president Takeshi Yamanaka, art director Naoto Fukasawa, and long-time collaborator Jasper Morrison.

Issey Miyake Kyoto amalgamates past and present

Issey Miyake Kyoto amalgamates past and present

Naoto Fukasawa outfits a traditional michiya into Issey Miyake’s first standalone store in Kyoto, offering a tranquil backdrop for the brand’s graphic and colourful clothing.

Naoto Fukasawa Amalgamates Past and Present for Issey Miyake Kyoto

Naoto Fukasawa Amalgamates Past and Present for Issey Miyake Kyoto

Naoto Fukasawa outfits a traditional michiya into Issey Miyake’s first standalone store in Kyoto, offering a tranquil backdrop for the brand’s graphic and colourful clothing.

The New, The Old And The Subconscious

The New, The Old And The Subconscious

We extend our Cubes Indesign issue 80 coverage of the Salone del Mobile in Milan with Naoto Fukasawa’s thoughts and his latest work for Magis.

Space Furniture Unveils Prototypes From Milan

Space Furniture Unveils Prototypes From Milan

For its annual Milan Talks series, Space Furniture unveiled a selection of furniture and lighting prototypes by B&B Italia, Carl Hansen & Son, Kartell, Nanimarquina and Poliform, flown in straight from the Milan Furniture Fair.

The 15 People You Need To Know

The 15 People You Need To Know

From design’s most respected names to up-and-coming talent, we look back at 15 important names in Hong Kong and around the world that we’ve covered – and that you need to know about.

Naoto Fukasawa: Blending In

Naoto Fukasawa: Blending In

In town to inaugurate Business of Design Week’s ‘Designed by Hong Kong’ lecture series, Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa tells us about his design philosophy, dream project and what minimalism really means. Christie Lee files this report.

Naoto Fukasawa and Maruni

Naoto Fukasawa and Maruni

Naoto Fukasawa talks about his chair designs and Maruni’s production techniques.

Papilio Outdoor by Naoto Fukasawa

Papilio Outdoor by Naoto Fukasawa

The evolution of the Papilio Collection from B&B Italia has been an organic one, in the tradition of its namesake, the butterfly.