Taking place inside London’s impressive neoclassical landmark, Somerset House, and with the theme ‘Emotional States,’ the month-long international forum gives reason to why societies are becoming ever more aware the power of design as an agent of social change and economic growth, highlighting a number of hot topics that demonstrate how design affects each aspect of our lives, from social equality, sustainability and pollution to migration, energy and innovative urban solutions.
Read MoreThe Best of Colombiamoda 2018, featuring Isabel Henao, Alado, Alexandra Bueno, JBalvinxGef, Bahía María and Flipando.
Read MoreColombiamoda begins tonight in Medellin with Spanish designer Custo Barcelona’s inaugural runway show for Colombian retail giant Éxito’s Arkitect line. Organized by Inexmoda, the country’s premiere fashion fair features four days (July 23-26) of runway shows, 500 exhibiting brands, 13,000 buyers, and a whopping 56,000 visitors.
Read MoreWith the arrival of summer comes a longing for the tropics, a desire partly satisfied by donning bold florals, colorful statement earrings, and woven beach totes inspired by South America. Thankfully, Latin America is having a major moment in fashion, and with Colombiamoda (Colombia’s fashion week) just around the corner, we’ve curated a selection of designers that will bring South American sizzle to any summer wardrobe.
Read MoreInspired by the concept of travel and cultural diversity, AEI Arquitectura e Interiores designed these travel-inspired corporate offices for software giant Globant in Bogotá.
Read MoreMaker Home promises a sustainable living option that uses digitally manufactured homes (where pieces are cut by means of a numeric CNC machine) to ensure speedier construction times and a more waste-efficient use of materials.
Read MoreDiseño Colombia is an initiative by Artesanías de Colombia that carefully curates contemporary artisan design in Colombia, selecting emerging and established designers whose distinct style is linked to the artisanal techniques of the ancient Colombian masters.
Read MoreMedellin Design Week’s primary satellite fair is Bodega Central, which this year presented over fifty instances of local and international design in an open-air warehouse in downtown Medellin. Here are kriteria’s top four.
Read MoreCasa Abierta (“Open House”) is an interactive macro-installation that provides an opportunity for some of the country’s most renowned construction and design brands to present the latest trends in interior design in a fully furnished home.
Read MoreThis year’s Medellin Design Week brought world-renowned designer Karim Rashid to Medellín, a testament to the success and innovation the city has been credited with in recent years, one that has furthered its worldwide notoriety to rival that of other design-famous cities.
Read MoreThe Paloma container set by Krause Chavarri studio was designed to send an important message, communicating Chile’s identity and referencing its diverse geography through the use of stackable containers made in high-quality local materials.
Read MoreMexican design studio Bandido Studio has collaborated with designer Cesar Núñez to fashion the Bo lamp, a tactile-sensitive table lamp with an abstract sculptural quality to it.
Read MoreEstudio Persona has tapped into their Uruguayan roots to create Flow, a distinctly neutral and minimalist furniture collection that favors the absence of color to the usual Hispanic cliché of sun-soaked skies and vibrant, highly saturated tones.
Read MoreDesign collective La Tlapalería launches “Bebida Bien Vivida”, a contemporary beverage set collection showcasing the flavors, colors and traditions that exist around twelve iconic Mexican drinks.
Read MoreA recap of Latin American design at Milan Design Week, starting with Africa & Latin America Rising Design/ Design Emergente at the SaloneSatellite.
Read MoreNYC-based Studio Sayso launched Collection 01, the studio’s first-ever collection, reflecting the designers’ multicultural backgrounds: France and Colombia.
Read MoreColombian Contemporary Design returns to New York Design Week’s WantedDesign fair with the May Day exhibition organized by Medellin Design Week.
Read MoreAll about Palorosa, a lifestyle brand inspired by Guatemalan craftsmanship that presents tote bags that repurpose traditional recycled plastic baskets.
Read MoreWhat to do in Lima: The Lima Guide for design lovers.
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