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Craft special
From a contemporary take on Congolese textiles to a Sarajevo-based coppersmith challenging stereotypes, we meet some of the people working hard to ensure a future for traditional crafts.
Extra: ‘Cloud Cities Barcelona’
We head to the observation deck of the Torre Glòries skyscraper to visit ‘Cloud Cities Barcelona’ with artist Tomás Saraceno.
Make your mark
We meet some of the myriad makers doing wonderful things with materials, including a hand-built sauna in central London, a Copenhagen silversmith and a new glue-less shoe from Nike.
Extra: Ljubljana Biennial
Our Balkans correspondent, Guy De Launey, visits the Slovenian capital for the world’s longest-running design biennial.
Fashion round-up
We tour Europe for a men’s fashion round-up, taking in Florence, Milan and Paris. Plus: we discuss a new book showcasing the craft cultures that have shaped fashion in Africa for centuries.
Extra: Danish Embassy in London
Marie-Louise Høstbo, creative director of Fritz Hansen, reflects on the Danish Embassy in London, and the design pieces featured there.
Festival special
Highlights from the design calendar, with reports from Tallinn, Basel and Copenhagen.
Extra: ‘Studies of a Table’ at 3 Days of Design
We head to an exhibition that focuses on the table, looking at what this utilitarian item can and should be.
Salone del Mobile 2022, part 2
From design dynasties to immersive experiences and street-side showrooms, we explore some of the best of Salone del Mobile 2022.
Extra: Salone del Mobile: Yves Béhar
We check in with Swiss-born, US-based industrial designer Yves Béhar of Fuseprojects to learn about his plans at Salone del Mobile and find out about designing on the cutting edge of technology.