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Turning cultural signals into business models | Interview with Sem Devillart, cultural analyst and futurist
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Turning cultural signals into business models | Interview with Sem Devillart, cultural analyst and futurist

“Knowing the type of foods certain demographics consume can help you find the right tone or even typography for a political campaign,” says Sem Devillart cultural analyst and futurist, who has been observing cultural changes for over 20 years. She pays attention to every detail: what we eat, wear, read,
Celebrating Women in the Type Industry | Interview with Amber Weaver, founder of Femme Type
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Celebrating Women in the Type Industry | Interview with Amber Weaver, founder of Femme Type

In the history of typography, women in type design have long been underrepresented. Amber Weaver decided to take action, and give the recognition contemporary female designers deserve now. In 2019, she launched the international platform Femme Type to support type designers identifying as women. During our conversation she shared her
“My job is to create atmospheres”—Interview with lighting designer Amanda Szabó
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“My job is to create atmospheres”—Interview with lighting designer Amanda Szabó

The design community knows her for being a lighting designer, however, she prefers to be called a storyteller who creates atmospheres. She’s travelled the world from New York to Cape Verde with each trip serving as creative inspiration. The idea of her recently launched ready-to-wear brand was born on
“Capturing the world’s vibrations”—Our interview with the artist and the curator exhibiting at the Hungarian pavilion at the 59th Venice Biennale
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“Capturing the world’s vibrations”—Our interview with the artist and the curator exhibiting at the Hungarian pavilion at the 59th Venice Biennale

The professional duo of artist Zsófia Keresztes and curator Mónika Zsikla is energetic, friendly and very competent. With their exhibition titled “After Dreams: I Dare to Defy the Damage”, they became the first female artist-curator duo to attend and show in the Hungarian pavilion of Venice Biennale*. The statues covered
We visited the Calvinist Church of Külső-Kelenföld | Othernity
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We visited the Calvinist Church of Külső-Kelenföld | Othernity

Locals believed the Calvinist Church of Külső-Kelenföld was more of a high-tech miracle, such as a missile site or a UFO than a sacred building—with the tour of this iconic building, the Othernity urban walk series of the Contemporary Architecture Center has officially started. Church building challenges in the
A new favorite spot for pierogi fans, Syrena Irena, opens in Warsaw
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A new favorite spot for pierogi fans, Syrena Irena, opens in Warsaw

A new location has been added to the gastronomy map of Warsaw. Syrena Irena awaits those who would like to try traditional national food in combination with special ingredients with the redesigned dishes of the classic Polish pierogi. When Syrena Irena was founded, the aim was to find delicious pierogies
BEST OF MOME KIPAK
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BEST OF MOME KIPAK

Inclusive, traditionalist, ironic and self-reflexive—MOME students approached the social issues of our time and the current questions of space and object design with different attitudes. Can elderly people and toddlers share common spaces? Can we see dressing up as a game? Can a piece of cleaning equipment be collectible
Super Vernaculars shows what climate-conscious designers should really be doing today | BIO27 Biennial of Design, Ljubljana
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Super Vernaculars shows what climate-conscious designers should really be doing today | BIO27 Biennial of Design, Ljubljana

The 27th BIO (Biennial of Design Ljubljana) Super Vernaculars program series finally gives depth to the overused “think global, act local” phrase. Drawing on old-time local assets, the main exhibition at this year’s Biennale features architectural and material design solutions that have the potential not only to mitigate the
Artist duo | Anna Pakosz & Dañila  Kostil
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Artist duo | Anna Pakosz & Dañila Kostil

Anna Pakosz is an artist known for her paintings portraying female figures with a characterful aesthetic, and she brings them closer to the viewer through multi-sensory events. Her partner, Dañila Kostil works as a director on international music videos and commercials, and in his spare time he often experiments
A modern villa was also built in Pest and is now open to visitors—we visited the former home of Rózsi Walter
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A modern villa was also built in Pest and is now open to visitors—we visited the former home of Rózsi Walter

Since its foundation in 1968, the Hungarian Museum of Architecture has been waiting for the moment to have a permanent exhibition space. Now it finally got one, not just any one: the institution found a home in the renovated modern building designed by József Fischer, in the former family house
Together for the future of  Gödöllő Applied Arts House | On the Reflection exhibition
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Together for the future of Gödöllő Applied Arts House | On the Reflection exhibition

Gödöllő Applied Arts House organized an exhibition with a market and auction to raise funds for the renovation of their building. The curators are exhibiting the work of 56 contemporary artists, craftspeople and designers in the newly renovated Captain’s residence opposite Royal Palace of Gödöllő. From copper etchings by
Where’s the line between sculpture and architecture? Exhibition of Jiří Příhoda in Prague
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Where’s the line between sculpture and architecture? Exhibition of Jiří Příhoda in Prague

Jiří Příhoda’s exhibition entitled VOID has opened at the Rudolfinum Gallery in Prague. The largest exhibition of the Czech sculptor so far offers installations on the borders of architecture and sculpture. In Jiří Příhoda’s work, mapping of buildings and objects, situations between functional and autonomous have always played
Bauhaus, Hungarian Neoavantgarde and folk motifs in I O’s new collection
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Bauhaus, Hungarian Neoavantgarde and folk motifs in I O’s new collection

We first met Annabella Hevesi and Gábor Bella in the summer of 2021 when we collaborated on the Artist duo series. At that time, they were already in the midst of researching the oeuvre of Ferenc Lantos, with the book Burnt Geometry in their hands and material samples lined up
What will we eat in 100 years? Artists and speculative designers on the food of the future
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What will we eat in 100 years? Artists and speculative designers on the food of the future

In 100 years, will there still be honey and coffee on Earth? Will Haribo Goldbears go extinct, will we still be able to make paprikás krumpli (paprika potatoes), if the climate change doesn’t slow down? What strategies do researchers of the future of food and diet use in order
A young couple takes Polish national food to Australia
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A young couple takes Polish national food to Australia

The success story of Polish pierogi in Australia started from a meeting in London: Dominika Sikorska arrived in the British capital from Poland, Guy Daley arrived from Australia more than ten years ago, and their meeting created not only love, but also an exciting gastronomic enterprise. One day, Dominika introduced
Artist duo | Lenka & Richard Bakeš
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Artist duo | Lenka & Richard Bakeš

Lenka and Richard Bakeš are colorful and versatile players in the Prague cultural scene: they run a creative studio and a gallery, Richard is a graphic designer and Lenka is an artist, and this year they are organizing the first Prague Art Week program series. The Berlínskej Model gallery, which
Ceramic studio with extras—Budapest’s newest creative space, the Henger Studio opened
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Ceramic studio with extras—Budapest’s newest creative space, the Henger Studio opened

Henger Studio, the newest creative workshop and public space in Budapest, is full of visitors on its opening day. DJs follow one another, Dominika Szarka’s works cover the walls, natural wine and kombucha are poured into the glasses. The cultural scene in Budapest is now—with an unusual twist—
Is it possible to build intuitively without plans? About the exhibition of the AU Workshop
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Is it possible to build intuitively without plans? About the exhibition of the AU Workshop

260 kilograms of gypsum pedestal draws a pointy landscape, on top of which spiced wax houses tower up. The installation in the Trapéz art gallery focuses on the relationship between architectural design and construction, as well as the possibility of instinctive architecture. We visited the exhibition of the Architecture Uncomfortable
Boosting creative entrepreneurship among young talent—Interview with Craig V. Johnson, Head of MOME Incubation Program
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Boosting creative entrepreneurship among young talent—Interview with Craig V. Johnson, Head of MOME Incubation Program

The MOME Innovation Center has launched its first incubation program — the Proof of Concept (PoC) program. It aims to provide MOME citizens with personalized mentoring and financial support to further develop their creative work and help bring their innovative ideas to the market. In order to encourage interdisciplinary peer-to-peer learning,
BIO27, opening soon, searches for future solutions in local traditions
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BIO27, opening soon, searches for future solutions in local traditions

The Biennial of Design in Ljubljana (BIO27) opens its gates for the 27th time on 26 May. This year, our future and that of our planet are at stake; how can we face the challenges of the 21st century building on local resources and folk traditions? This year’s biennial,
The designer who made clothes from human hair and wrote a book about our most popular objects
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The designer who made clothes from human hair and wrote a book about our most popular objects

Zsófia Kollár, a Hungarian designer who is living in Amsterdam, moved to the Netherlands because of her studies nine years ago. Her Human Material Loop project, in which she explores how human hair can be integrated into the textile industry, has been covered by international news sites. More recently, Zsófia
Sensual experiences in the virtual reality—Interview with the Polish creators of VR Nightsss
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Sensual experiences in the virtual reality—Interview with the Polish creators of VR Nightsss

The Kinoteka Polish Film Festival took place in March at ICA London, and it included a special VR work, Nightsss (Polish: Noccc), a seven-minute virtual erotic poem based on a poem written sixteen years ago by Weronika Lewandowska. Together with Sandra Frydrysiak, Weronika explored how poetry could be combined with
The design bistro in Budapest, where you get a glimpse into the life of a model—Interview with Zita Mészáros, founder of pr09re55
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The design bistro in Budapest, where you get a glimpse into the life of a model—Interview with Zita Mészáros, founder of pr09re55

Zita Mészáros has been a professional fashion model and stylist for more than twenty years. She spent most of her professional life in Paris, but in 2019, she temporarily moved back home to Hungary, and a few months ago, she opened her designer bistro called pr09re55 at 43 Pozsonyi Road
This is what happens when a gastro blogger meets a ceramist—introducing the Aurōrae collection
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This is what happens when a gastro blogger meets a ceramist—introducing the Aurōrae collection

What’s the difference between a unique, locally handcrafted plate and its mass-produced counterparts? Do we find it easier to grow attached to food and objects when we know who made them? At the end of last year, Dávid Kárai and Máté Kovács debuted a joint ceramics collection, and the
A library was built in honor of mathematician Petr Hájek in Prague
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A library was built in honor of mathematician Petr Hájek in Prague

The book collection of the Czech mathematician Petr Hájek, who died in 2016, was added to The Institute of Computer Science of the Czech Academy of Sciences, which was once led by the researcher. A separate library section was built for the books, which was designed by the Czech Studio
The Milanese designer who brought postmodern design heritage to Hungary
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The Milanese designer who brought postmodern design heritage to Hungary

It all started with a dino on the invitation—the Memphis debut exhibition in 1981 was a major game-changer in design trends. The unconventional invitation was designed by Luciano Florio Paccagnella, who, perhaps didn’t even think at the time that he would still be working under the influence of
Art establishments’ reactions to the Russian-Ukrainian war
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Art establishments’ reactions to the Russian-Ukrainian war

Art galleries transformed into refuges, residency programs for refugees, racing against time to save digital archives—the operation of local art establishments has changed in a blink of an eye, just like Ukrainians’ everyday lives. Meanwhile, the international cultural scene is also changing and facing serious questions: how to provide
The Polish lingerie brand that designs for confident women
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The Polish lingerie brand that designs for confident women

Special fabric choices and characteristic lines shape the product range of the Warsaw-based Undress Code lingerie brand along with a consistent brand message that says they design for modern, confident and liberated women. For those who like to let go sometimes and who want to make their dreams come true.
A Hungarian brand has entered the world of skincare and became a favorite among young people
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A Hungarian brand has entered the world of skincare and became a favorite among young people

In 2016, the arrival of a Canadian brand, The Ordinary, radically transformed the beauty industry and consumer behavior. Affordable, low-ingredient products came in sleek, pipette-style bottles, and social media has since been flooded with shoppers and influencers who have become amateur chemists, starting and ending their day with multi-step skincare
The Polish designer who created one of the world's lightest chairs—interview with designer Oskar Zięta
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The Polish designer who created one of the world's lightest chairs—interview with designer Oskar Zięta

Oskar Zięta, a Polish architect and designer, began working on a technology that would allow the production of single-material, air-filled metal objects nearly 20 years ago. Today, he is the multidisciplinary head of the design firm ZIETA Studio, and together with his team, he uses this innovative technology not only
Artist duo | Kati Vörös and Péter Laza
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Artist duo | Kati Vörös and Péter Laza

Although they do interior design work individually, they realized three years ago that joining forces could unleash even more creative energy. Spirited interior designers, coworkers and friends who have been working on interior and styling projects in various parts of Budapest, in Vienna and at Lake Balaton. We talked to
In less than two weeks, architecture students made a bird observatory in Poznań
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In less than two weeks, architecture students made a bird observatory in Poznań

At the Mood for Wood international design workshop 2021 in Poznań, Polish, German and Latvian architecture students designed a bird observatory in the Polish city on the shores of Browarny Pond. The resulting structure fits perfectly into its surroundings in terms of material, form and function. Browarny Pond is located
After 40 years, Hungarian architects are featured again in one of the world's most important architecture magazines
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After 40 years, Hungarian architects are featured again in one of the world's most important architecture magazines

Paradigma Ariadné’s Bivalyos Tanösvény in Sándorfalva is featured in The Architectural Review 2022/2 by Dániel Kovács. More than 40 years have passed since the magazine last wrote about a homeland project of a Hungarian architect. Since its foundation in 1896, The Architectural Review has been an international reference
The past, present, and future of digital visual culture | Interview with Szilvia Seres
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The past, present, and future of digital visual culture | Interview with Szilvia Seres

The interview book Digitális perspektívák (Digital Perspectives) was published in November 2021 and gives a picture of the Hungarian digital media through the stories of its characters, who were shaping the beginnings and present of the Hungarian new media art, including László Barabási-Albert, Tamás Waliczky, and Prezi co-founder Ádám Somlai-Fischer.
10 years of the iconic place on Budapest’s Madách Square—TELEP
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10 years of the iconic place on Budapest’s Madách Square—TELEP

In a national context, TELEP Budapest has a quite unique way of operating—when you drop in for a drink, you support young artists. The model proved to be highly successful, the coolest place on Madách Square celebrated its 10th birthday last year and has a lot to be proud
It doesn’t matter if you were born after 89, the iron playgrounds still shape your identity | Interview with curator Tamás Don
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It doesn’t matter if you were born after 89, the iron playgrounds still shape your identity | Interview with curator Tamás Don

In the exhibition Borderline Case—which opened its doors to the public on 22 January—Hungarian, Polish, Czech, Slovak and Romanian artists born after 1989 explore the relationship with their own regional identities. What can the region do, after being conditioned to forget its own past in order to move
The programmer ceramicist, who is always looking for contrasts
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The programmer ceramicist, who is always looking for contrasts

He programmed the websites of several Hungarian creative projects, and then he realized that from time to time he had to break out of the world of numbers and codes, so he turned to ceramics five years ago. Returning from Tortus’ studio in Copenhagen, he is now working on setting
Clothes for (not only) extra tall people—interview with the founders of thisSIDE
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Clothes for (not only) extra tall people—interview with the founders of thisSIDE

Patrik Ligetvári is a handball player, a national team player of Veszprém Telekom and is two meters tall. He needs clothes that are sporty, comfortable and fit his height, but the latter is something that not only global clothing chains that rely on ready-to-wear sizes, but even local designer brands,
What will the office of the future look like?
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What will the office of the future look like?

We would have been very surprised if in 2019 someone had predicted empty offices and Zoom fatigue for future workers. What is next after the sudden yet not unexpected changes? What will shape the office layout of the future: hybrid working, escaping digital overload, or metaverse? How do architects, journalists,
The Prostoria furniture collection pays homage to modern architecture in Zagreb
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The Prostoria furniture collection pays homage to modern architecture in Zagreb

The latest collection from the Croatian furniture design company Prostoria is inspired by the local modern architectural heritage. The capital of Croatia, Zagreb, is rich in monumental brutalist constructions, modern buildings built between the two wars, and spectacular monuments called spomeniks. Although modernism has been the subject of varying perceptions
Can a technology-enhanced piece of garment calm us down?— Interview with Iga Węglińska
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Can a technology-enhanced piece of garment calm us down?— Interview with Iga Węglińska

“I can’t feel a thing, I keep looking at my mood ring”—sings Lorde in her song “Mood Ring”, released earlier this year, in which she wraps in satire the criticism of today’s wellness culture. In retrospect, it’s ridiculous that in the 2000s we seriously thought—at
Elegance and ice cream colors dominate the confectionery of the small Hungarian town
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Elegance and ice cream colors dominate the confectionery of the small Hungarian town

The café and confectionery in Nagykáta, 65 km from Budapest, got an interior, which is remarkable even from a regional perspective. In addition to the ice cream colors, simple, yet effective interior design solutions make the place unique, created by Fanni Bodrogi and András Hitka. The interior of the café
Three things Americans expect from museums
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Three things Americans expect from museums

According to Culture Track’s latest survey, Americans say racism is the most pressing problem in cultural institutions and also criticize the unequal pay, the neglect of climate change and the high ticket prices. The Culture and Community in a Time of Transformation survey, which compares the results of the
Budapest’s most prestigious design store, Home of Solinfo, opens its doors
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Budapest’s most prestigious design store, Home of Solinfo, opens its doors

Solinfo is opening up to a wider audience—their new 400 square meter store, Home of Solinfo, now offers customers not only furniture and lamps but also small furniture, home accessories and books from the most renowned international manufacturers in the heart of Budapest. It is no exaggeration to say
The NFT work to help understand the stakes of the climate crisis | NFT DEB
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The NFT work to help understand the stakes of the climate crisis | NFT DEB

Europe’s first generative hackathon, the NFT DEB Generative Dimensions, was held in Debrecen and online. During the idea contest, teams led by artists explored the latest developments in blockchain technology and artificial neural networks, as well as their creative applications in arts. Each team researched the relationship between climate
The shift towards green solutions may also have a positive impact on the job market | Interview with Dr. Veronika Czakó
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The shift towards green solutions may also have a positive impact on the job market | Interview with Dr. Veronika Czakó

Both clean energy technologies—including renewables—and digitalization are gaining ground side by side, and as a result, the jobs we have known so far are gradually changing. What effect does this have on the economy, and what can we do to get more women employed by the energy industry?
Slovenians have built the perfect place to observe nature | Bobrov Center
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Slovenians have built the perfect place to observe nature | Bobrov Center

The Bobrov Center is more than just a wooden container—it’s the dynamics of open and closed spaces that make the Slovenian institution a playful and lovable place suitable for exploration and retreat. The Bobrov Center near the Slovenian-Croatian border, is a sophisticated contemporary example of Vernacular architecture. It
Debrecen hosts the first generative NFT hackathon and conference in Europe
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Debrecen hosts the first generative NFT hackathon and conference in Europe

The NFT DEB Generative Dimensions is the first generative hackathon and conference in Europe, exploring the latest developments in blockchain technology and artificial neural networks and their creative applications in arts. How can the migratory birds of the Hortobágy be freed from man-made damage? This year’s participants in the
Three books published this year on the region’s unique treasures that we recommend
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Three books published this year on the region’s unique treasures that we recommend

In recent weeks, our editorial team has come across several books that portray the natural and cultural values of the Central and Eastern European region, and that are of high quality not only in terms of content but also visually. The following publications guide you from the unique works of
Pinetime Clothing is back again with a new identity and a collection evoking the night lights
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Pinetime Clothing is back again with a new identity and a collection evoking the night lights

Pinetime Clothing, the boardsports-inspired outerwear brand, is back for the autumn-winter season with a number of novelties. Responding to customer habits that have changed during the pandemic, they have launched an unconventional and user-friendly website that already uses elements of the brand’s renewed identity to convey the Pinetime message.
The deconstructive pop artist who blows up the cartoon characters of our childhood—interview with Matt Gondek
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The deconstructive pop artist who blows up the cartoon characters of our childhood—interview with Matt Gondek

Matt Gondek was born in the eighties, so it’s no surprise that his art is most influenced by the visual world of comics and punk culture. The exploding-headed Bugs Bunny and the gangster Donald Duck are the familiar strangers we all understand without a background in art, and Gondek
Kyiv’s socio-modern buildings inspired PODYH’s latest collection
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Kyiv’s socio-modern buildings inspired PODYH’s latest collection

The troubled fate of the modernist buildings erected during the socialist era is a serious problem in Kyiv, as it is in many cities in the region. With its autumn-winter collection, the PODYH clothing brand wants to draw attention to the value of iconic modernist buildings. According to Daria Plaksyuk,
Artist duo | EJTECH
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Artist duo | EJTECH

We could already encounter the special sound, textile and space-specific installations of Judit Eszter Kárpáti and Esteban de la Torre, the creators of EJTECH, in exhibition spaces, chapels and festivals in Hungary and abroad. Their techno-spiritualism has caught the attention of the art scene, but also of the film and
Objects we can all remember—interview with museologist Klára Kuti
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Objects we can all remember—interview with museologist Klára Kuti

In the Collection of Contemporary Material Culture of the Hungarian National Museum, we can find almost everything from ideological memorabilia to milk pourer and Fecske cigarettes, which were specialties in the material culture of the past century, or on the contrary, were the most commonplace objects on the shelves of
Polish singer, Brodka, appears in beautiful photos for the Reserved limited collection campaign
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Polish singer, Brodka, appears in beautiful photos for the Reserved limited collection campaign

Reserved has launched a real all-arts fashion campaign: a capsule collection has been designed with the help of Polish singer Brodka, with pieces that are strongly permeated by the taste of the performer, the atmosphere of her new album and the world of brutalist architecture and op-art. Reserved has supported
Would you like to buy a plot on a virtual replica of our planet? Go to NextEarth!
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Would you like to buy a plot on a virtual replica of our planet? Go to NextEarth!

This summer, a Hungarian developer team launched the blockchain-based NextEarth platform, which allows you to buy land on a virtual copy of our planet. NextEarth is an NFT-based business metaverse in which we can buy the lands of Earth, divided into plots, be it the White House, a rainforest in
Zoltán Varró is in the finals again for the most prestigious award in hospitality design
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Zoltán Varró is in the finals again for the most prestigious award in hospitality design

The Gold Key Awards, which celebrate international excellence in hotel and restaurant design, will be held for the 41st time in New York this year. Varrodesign is again among the contenders for the catering industry’s most prestigious award. They got into the finals in the best specialty design category
Paradigma Ariadné’s latest work evokes the geometric world of the countryside
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Paradigma Ariadné’s latest work evokes the geometric world of the countryside

The first major work by Paradigma Ariadné, the Bivalyos Tanösvény complex in Sándorfalva, reflects the character of regional architecture and agricultural machinery. This summer, those with eagle eyes may have already spotted the buildings of the stunning landscape of Sándorfalva, the educational trail and the buffalo barn designed by Paradigma
Women have remained invisible in design history—interview with Viviane Stappmans, curator of the Vitra Design Museum
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Women have remained invisible in design history—interview with Viviane Stappmans, curator of the Vitra Design Museum

From Eileen Gray to Charlotte Perriand and Hungarian-born Eva Zeisel, there are many more female designers who have made an indisputable contribution to the development of modern design, yet in most design history texts, their names are not highlighted in bold, if we can read about them at all. The
Hospitality center built in the spirit of the new Russian style in Russia
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Hospitality center built in the spirit of the new Russian style in Russia

The building complex in Kudykina Gora Park, Russia, draws its visual elements from local traditions and architectural heritage rather than international trends. According to the Moscow-based Megabudka studio, Russia’s modern and contemporary buildings lack character and don’t have an organic relationship with national cultural values. Megabudka delved into
The ninth Gwangju Design Biennale opened its doors—interview with event organizer Jisoo Moon
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The ninth Gwangju Design Biennale opened its doors—interview with event organizer Jisoo Moon

Autumn is a festive time for design, with design weeks, festivals and biennials opening in major cities around the world. In Gwangju, South Korea’s sixth-largest city, the ninth edition of the Gwangju Design Biennale is open until the end of October. Ai Wei Wei, for example, was once the
The Fortepan Masters photo book preserves the imprint of the 20th century's collective memory
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The Fortepan Masters photo book preserves the imprint of the 20th century's collective memory

The nearly seven hundred-page photo book Fortepan Masters—Collected Photography in the 20th Century—Selected by Szabolcs Barakonyi, inspired by the archives of Fortepan, has been published. It is much more than a simple photo collection—it is a particularly exciting publication in terms of its material quality and graphic
Look for these shoe brands in the region! | TOP 5
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Look for these shoe brands in the region! | TOP 5

In the Eastern European region, we can find shoe brands at the forefront for half a century, as well as new brands that combine classic shapes with innovative material technology and bold colors. High, flat, sporty or Oxford—we know a quality regional alternative for everything! Hvóya The Kyiv shoe
This year’s winner of the Leopold Bloom Art Award: Eszter Szabó
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This year’s winner of the Leopold Bloom Art Award: Eszter Szabó

The Leopold Bloom Art Award, won this year by Eszter Szabó, was presented at the recently opened Q Contemporary, a private museum founded by Queenie Rosita Law on Andrassy Avenue. The exhibition of the finalists will be on display at Q Contemporary from 21 September to 14 November. The Leopold
Traces of memories compressed into collages— book by Rita Koszorús released
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Traces of memories compressed into collages— book by Rita Koszorús released

Artist Rita Koszorús created collages during her travels and residency programs, which were published in a book in August this year. The atmosphere, views, and memory traces of Paris, Berlin, Békéscsaba, or even Selmecbánya are compressed in abstract compositions. In her art practice, Rita Koszorús, a Hungarian artist from Slovakia,
High-tech toilets and a restroom search app: design, when nature calls
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High-tech toilets and a restroom search app: design, when nature calls

If one thing really needs to be designed to be inclusive, it is the public toilet—used by old, young, healthy, disabled, the passing businessman, and the homeless alike. At least could use it, if there would be one, but city dwellers are struggling with the lack of free public
Our region’s designers also debuted at the most important Spanish architecture festival
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Our region’s designers also debuted at the most important Spanish architecture festival

From 2-5 September, for the seventh time already, the Concéntrico festival was held in the city of Logroño, northern Spain. This year, the Paradigma Ariadné design studio was also invited, although they were not the only ones representing the Eastern European region. The international architecture and design festival Concéntrico aims
Knowledge in Motion pays tribute to the work of László Moholy-Nagy
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Knowledge in Motion pays tribute to the work of László Moholy-Nagy

The campaign to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the birth of László Moholy-Nagy, organized by MOME with the help of sponsors, started last summer with a film screening and ended this summer with a publication. Created with graphic design by Nóra Kaszanyi, the publication is not only a summary of
Agostino Iacurci adds color to Europe’s cities with these murals
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Agostino Iacurci adds color to Europe’s cities with these murals

Whether our destination is an Italian village, the capital of Ukraine, or a Western European metropolis, stumbling across Agostino Iacurci’s murals in these places will immediately lift our spirits. The vibrantly colored, gigantic artworks of the Italian artist are popping up in more and more places worldwide. We give
The home of the future comes to Hungary—interview with the inventor of the Ecocapsule
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The home of the future comes to Hungary—interview with the inventor of the Ecocapsule

Between 9-10 September, at Brain Bar, the Hungarian public can finally try out the invention of the Slovakian architectural startup, the self-sustaining, intelligent Ecocapsule, which is being referred to as the living unit of the future. The capsule has its own energy generator system and can be used practically anywhere
Interested in the region’s modern and contemporary architecture? Look for these databases
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Interested in the region’s modern and contemporary architecture? Look for these databases

Assorted architectural collections not only offer the professionals resources for research and references for buildings of the future, but they also give the general public great opportunities to explore cities and go on long walks and present the tourists exciting places that are not mainstream in the slightest. We have
It is time to work together on reshaping our relationship with the planet—interview with curator Marlies Wirth
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It is time to work together on reshaping our relationship with the planet—interview with curator Marlies Wirth

The Vienna Biennale program series takes place in Vienna for the fourth time this year. Exhibitions running across multiple venues until early October aim to show—through a selection of works from the fields of art, architecture, and design—that our planet can still have a future if we act
The world of aeromodellers—Captured by Ádám Földi
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The world of aeromodellers—Captured by Ádám Földi

Aeromodeling is a longstanding but little-known hobby, a real curiosity for those who get into it today without a modeling ancestor in their family. Although the practice, which can be a recreational hobby as well as a competitive sport, seems to be fading, there are still modeling communities that ambitiously
Puritan, yet elegant church interior designed by Studio Bunyik
architecture

Puritan, yet elegant church interior designed by Studio Bunyik

Studio Bunyik redesigned the interior of the Hernádkak Reformed Church using minimalist solutions, while at the same time carefully taking into account local needs, in line with contemporary trends in church design. The renovation of the Reformed church in the nearby town of Miskolc took place in 2020, during which
A historic part of Brno is transformed into a vibrant community space by CHYBIK + KRISTOF
architecture

A historic part of Brno is transformed into a vibrant community space by CHYBIK + KRISTOF

Mendel Square in Brno is being renovated as part of a larger urban development project. How can a transportation hub be transformed into a vibrant community space while also paying attention to the architectural heritage surrounding the square? CHYBIK + KRISTOF, the architects responsible for the renovation of the square, came
Why do we digitize the letters of the past? | Type revival projects from Central and Eastern Europe
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Why do we digitize the letters of the past? | Type revival projects from Central and Eastern Europe

The preservation of pre-digital typefaces has gained momentum over the past quarter of a century, and in the last few years more and more type revival typefaces have been born in the region. Why did the practice become popular, and what benefits can a well-done type revival project bring to
Marc Thorpe designs eco-conscious cabin in the Carpathians
architecture

Marc Thorpe designs eco-conscious cabin in the Carpathians

The American architect Marc Thorpe is the designer of the cabins being built as an extension of the Romanian Tara Luanei hotel, inspired by sustainability, Romanian vernacular architecture, and minimalism. Construction of the cabins will start this summer As part of a project called Canton House, Thorpe designs cabins for
Moss inspired Pavel Vetrov's new furniture collection
design

Moss inspired Pavel Vetrov's new furniture collection

The latest furniture collection by Ukrainian designer Pavel Vetrov for the Russian furniture company Artu is inspired by moss surfaces. The Moss furniture collection is dominated by rounding: no sharp corners, the sculpture-like shapes draw curved silhouettes. According to the designer, his main inspiration was the look of moss, a
Traditional and modern elements mix in the interior of a Moscow restaurant
architecture

Traditional and modern elements mix in the interior of a Moscow restaurant

The interior of Moscow’s Khachapuri & Wine restaurant, a collaboration between Yelena Lokastova and Pravda Bureau, is an exciting mix of Soviet mosaics, Georgian motifs and modern surfaces. When designing the interior of the restaurant named after a traditional Georgian dish (hacsapuri), Jelena Lokasztova and the multidisciplinary design studio Pravda
Artist duo | IO
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Artist duo | IO

They treat each other with respect at work and in their personal lives—there is room for heated professional debates, sharp criticism and honest compliments in their day. All the while, they are also thinking about the future: it’s important for them to give cultural impulses for their young
Check out how OFIS Architects made a Slovenian hotel building more sustainable
architecture

Check out how OFIS Architects made a Slovenian hotel building more sustainable

OFIS Architects drew inspiration from the best of alpine landscapes, local artisanal traditions and modern architecture while working on the renovation of the Hotel Bohinj in the Julian Alps. Hotel Bohinj (formerly known as Hotel Kimpas) is set in picturesque surroundings in the glacier-clad Bohinj Valley, within the Triglav National
Stepping out of the traditional framework of exhibitions—Interview with curator Viola Lukács
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Stepping out of the traditional framework of exhibitions—Interview with curator Viola Lukács

She has travelled the world and since 2015 been working as a curator and a cultural organizer on the continent and beyond under the name violuk projects. We caught up with her among her artist friends in Szentbékkálla, at her exhibition Klara and the Sun which is open until 5
The ideal world is beyond reality | Dreamscape illustrations by Peter Tarka and the Ouum Studio
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The ideal world is beyond reality | Dreamscape illustrations by Peter Tarka and the Ouum Studio

A 21st-century form of artistic self-expression or an emerging genre of advertising? An escape from reality or a key to the architectural solutions of the future? Dreamscape illustrations popularized by Instagram’s algorithm may seem like featherweight eye-candy images at first, but in reality, there’s much more to them
A bracelet with which Hungarian designers would revolutionize hand disinfection
design

A bracelet with which Hungarian designers would revolutionize hand disinfection

Hungarian designers reacted to the changes in hygiene habits associated with the pandemic, who brought a new, alternative way of hand disinfection with their product. Thanks to kleen-wear bracelets, the hand sanitizer will always be at hand. With the appearance of the coronavirus epidemic, the hand sanitizer became our constant
Dresses for your guilt-free wedding cake
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Dresses for your guilt-free wedding cake

When it comes to your Big Day the only thing that matters is to live the moment to the fullest and do not be limited by anything, especially your dress. This is the philosophy behind the Czech wedding dress brand, SOBJE. The brand of Tereza Jelenová and Iva Burkertová is
How to save the planet with a board game that aims to destroy the Earth?
design

How to save the planet with a board game that aims to destroy the Earth?

KILL THE PLANET YEAH!—With an unusual title and a fresh impetus a course was launched in the framework of the Moholy-Nagy University of Art’s course week. Is it possible to ease climate anxiety with humor and playfulness or to educate future designers to be eco-conscious? We asked Boglárka
Contemporary collage exhibition opens at a unique venue in the Balaton Highlands
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Contemporary collage exhibition opens at a unique venue in the Balaton Highlands

In the small village of Sáska, in the Balaton Highlands, a former library building will give space to an exhibition housing paintings and objects created by thirty-five contemporary artists and will also be presenting pieces from a special private collection. The exhibition, organized by Collage ROOOM, is open to visit
“By no means is it certain that Eastern Europe was a follower in all aspects”—Interview with Gábor Ébli
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“By no means is it certain that Eastern Europe was a follower in all aspects”—Interview with Gábor Ébli

Gábor Ébli’s book titled National Museums and Civic Patrons. Practices of Cultural Accumulation in Central and Eastern Europe, provides insight into the relationship between public and private collections within Central and Eastern Europe, summarized by a selection of forty of his writings. The aim of Ébli’s English-language book
We visited the Calvinist Church of Külső-Kelenföld | Othernity
architecture

We visited the Calvinist Church of Külső-Kelenföld | Othernity

Locals believed the Calvinist Church of Külső-Kelenföld was more of a high-tech miracle, such as a missile site or a UFO than a sacred building—with the tour of this iconic building, the Othernity urban walk series of the Contemporary Architecture Center has officially started. Church building challenges in the
Innovative structure system made of sustainable materials | Orsi Orban Design
architecture

Innovative structure system made of sustainable materials | Orsi Orban Design

Berlin-based Hungarian designer Orsi Orbán was inspired by the technique of weaving when she created her structure system dubbed MINTA, which knows no limits when it comes to shape, size and patterns. With the support of the Worth Partnership Project and with the help of Budapest-based Makerspace.hu, Orsi Orbán
“Perfection is never the goal, rather to live a real life”—interview with Mó Ajkai, with the founder of MONOLÔG
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“Perfection is never the goal, rather to live a real life”—interview with Mó Ajkai, with the founder of MONOLÔG

She entered the world of fashion and the beauty industry as a model, then she got interested in the other side of the camera and producer tasks. An accident gave a new direction to her mindset and work: she developed a coaching and style design method focusing on honesty, the
Finding the balance between client and author works | interview with illustrator Simona Čechová
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Finding the balance between client and author works | interview with illustrator Simona Čechová

She studied advertising design at university, but soon regained her childhood passion for drawing: Slovak illustrator Simona Čechová has been living on visualizing special characters and fantasy worlds ever since. Among other things, she has already illustrated for Forbes and is currently working on her third storybook. We talked about
Pinetime Clothing returns with “evergreen” products—interview with the founders
design

Pinetime Clothing returns with “evergreen” products—interview with the founders

Free-spirited, open-minded personalities who enjoy an active lifestyle and recreational sports: such are the founders of Pinetime Clothing and, they say, this description fits perfectly their customers as well. The Hungarian clothing brand is committed to slipping the feeling of life of boardsports into the everyday streetwear culture with unique
Designer strategies in the world of smart homes: the age of invisible technologies
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Designer strategies in the world of smart homes: the age of invisible technologies

We might not be the world’s leading smart home users, but there is a growing interest in smart home systems in Hungary and the Eastern European region, too, which are bringing a fundamental and inevitable change to our habits and the time we spend at home. What advantages and
Miki Vialetto's guitar collection expands with a Hungarian tattoo artist's piece | Grindesign
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Miki Vialetto's guitar collection expands with a Hungarian tattoo artist's piece | Grindesign

Full moon, the Grim Reaper and skulls, drawn with details evoking the meticulous lines of Renaissance copper engravings: this description could easily fit one of the tattoos made by Róbert Borbás aka Grindesign, only this time his medium was a musical instrument instead of a human body. The internationally renowned
“We reflect on social pressures” | Lazy Women
graphic design

“We reflect on social pressures” | Lazy Women

Intimate and humorous by default, but critical and analytical if needed: the authors of the online platform dubbed Lazy Women have been writing about the social-economic links of work and womanhood for almost a year now. Their articles are spiced up by the illustrations of Hungarian and foreign creatives—let’
Hungarian brands put together a joint gift box for Mother's Day
gastronomy

Hungarian brands put together a joint gift box for Mother's Day

Flowers, greeting cards and cakes: they are perfect for Mothers’ Day celebrations even individually, but now they come in a package, all made by Hungarian brands. You can order the special packages of Bloom Flowers, Neked Cake and Brown Budapest until April 29. This year, for Mother’s Day, three
Sugar, regime change, Eastern Europe | Ilona Németh’s book is out now
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Sugar, regime change, Eastern Europe | Ilona Németh’s book is out now

Even though the intricate story of the sugar factory in Dunajská Streda is already quite fascinating in itself, the prosperity of the Slovak sugar industry and its subsequent decay reaches beyond local specificities: the fate of the factory is also a bit about what Central Eastern Europe had to face
Trends that have changed the hospitality sector and the world of gastronomy
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Trends that have changed the hospitality sector and the world of gastronomy

Vacuum-packed dishes, illusionary restaurants and a city full of couriers—as a sector hit especially hard by the pandemic, the hospitality industry had to adopt new strategies, which resulted in changes to our consumption habits, too. How can food be sold in the online space with eco-conscious, experience-like and financially
Hungarian-developed Tiny House can even be installed in the middle of the forest
architecture

Hungarian-developed Tiny House can even be installed in the middle of the forest

If you wish to lodge near pristine spots in nature, but are looking for more comfortable accommodation options than camping in tents, we have good news: a promising Hungarian initiative has been launched for small size mobile houses that can also be installed in remote areas. The Tiny House units
Modular pieces in CUKOVY’s latest collection
fashion

Modular pieces in CUKOVY’s latest collection

CUKOVY’s new collection invites us to play with modular solutions: detachable sleeves and hoods being variety to the Hungarian brand’s fall-winter quilted coats. CUKOVY started designing their fall-winter collection with a bold and experimental attitude. The designers were looking for flexible and practical solutions—this is how the
“I don’t believe in the universal truths of clothing” | Eszter Füzes
fashion

“I don’t believe in the universal truths of clothing” | Eszter Füzes

Eszter Füzes worked as the designer of Hungarian brand USE unused for more than a decade, and with the dissolution of the brand, she looked for new paths in the Hungarian fashion scene. She started to offer style consulting services under the name STUDIO E: her program ranges from individual
Hourglass book for Örkény's One Minute Stories | Book concept by Regina Vitányi
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Hourglass book for Örkény's One Minute Stories | Book concept by Regina Vitányi

There are few literary genre inventions that are as embedded in Hungarian language and culture as István Örkény’s one minute stories are. Graphic designer Regina Vitányi created a new book plan for the famous volume of short, witty stories, which won her a prize at the Ukrainian Young Book
The Hungarian State Railways' online redesign | DOT Creative
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The Hungarian State Railways' online redesign | DOT Creative

The renewed online ticket selling platform of MÁV (Hungarian State Railways) is already available in its beta version, presenting a long-needed visual change compared to the previous version. The comprehensive redesign was created by the DOT Creative agency. Anyone who frequently travels within Hungary by train knows exactly that MÁV’
New Slovenian brand on the horizon | Lady Pippa Co.
design

New Slovenian brand on the horizon | Lady Pippa Co.

We are guided into an idyllic world by the latest Slovenian paper brand, the Lady Pippa Co., whose products are truly loveable with cheerful and soothing patterns in pastel colors and environmentally conscious manufacturing solutions. At the end of last year, the Slovenian paper brand, Lady Pippa Co. set off
Marcel Breuer's brutalist building is being transformed into a hotel
architecture

Marcel Breuer's brutalist building is being transformed into a hotel

Hungarian-born architect Marcel Breuer designed a brutalist building in Connecticut, which is now planned to be transformed into a hotel by a Bauhaus-fan architect and developer. Marcel Breuer was first commissioned by the Armstrong Rubber Co., a tire manufacturer, to design the building, which was handed over in 1970. Later,
"Each goat has a name here"
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"Each goat has a name here"

In 2014, the Csiby-Gendele family decided to leave behind a cramped block of flats and move to a detached house in Csíkszereda to start food self-sufficiency. The „stars” of the family’s micro farming are the goats, whose shared stories on Instagram allow us to follow the everyday life of
The Hungarian designer employed by American billionaires | Paul László
architecture

The Hungarian designer employed by American billionaires | Paul László

From gloves through furniture, interiors, and buildings to the design of an underground bunker, Paul László undertook any request he considered challenging. The Hungarian-born designer never founded a large company, yet every big-shot businessman in the US wanted to work with him on the West Coast. The biography of the
Hotel on stilts on the Red Sea | Foster+Partners
architecture

Hotel on stilts on the Red Sea | Foster+Partners

The unorthodox hotel design of the British architectural studio Foster + Partners will be realized in Saudi Arabia as part of the Red Sea project. British architectural studio Foster + Partners dreamed up a plan for an exceptional hotel on the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. As part of the Red Sea
Show me your balcony, I'll tell you who you are | Balcony Chic
architecture

Show me your balcony, I'll tell you who you are | Balcony Chic

There are historical as well as political reasons for the proliferation of makeshift balconies and extensions in Ukraine after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Do they add color to the city or spoil the cityscape? Where do we draw a line between public and private space, or individual decision
The Life of One Man Is One Whole Universe | A book by Peter Sit
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The Life of One Man Is One Whole Universe | A book by Peter Sit

Slovak artist Peter Sit began documenting the life of his grandmother eight years ago: over the years, the genre of photography has become a tool for them to process the death of a loved one. The images and ideas completing the project will be featured in a Slovak-language book, which
Hollóka Graphic Design School launches new illustration course
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Hollóka Graphic Design School launches new illustration course

The new course of Hollóka Grafikai Műhely (Hollóka Graphic Design School) to be launched in March comes just in time for applicants seeking admission to universities or colleges, and can be useful to anyone who is looking to improve their illustration techniques in an environment where mentors and students cooperate
Spacecrafts sent by three countries will soon reach Mars
tech

Spacecrafts sent by three countries will soon reach Mars

The United Arab Emirates, China and the United States have launched a spacecraft to Mars last year: these could all reach the red planet in the next two weeks. The UAE and China are conquering Mars for the first time, while for NASA, this is their first attempt at sending
Pierre Cardin's former bubble palace is for sale
architecture

Pierre Cardin's former bubble palace is for sale

The 1200 sqm building designed by the Hungarian architect Antti Lovag used to be the residence of fashion designer Pierre Cardin, but the unorthodox palace might have a new owner soon. Antti Lovag, an architect of Hungarian descent who lived in France and died in 2014, designed the bubble house
The world’s first flying electric race car is here
tech

The world’s first flying electric race car is here

Alauda has launched the world’s first electric racing vehicle, the Airspeeder mk3. The vehicle will be racing with a remote pilot. More than ten electric, flying race cars could be built for the 2021 championship organized by Airspeeder, where all vehicles will be remotely piloted. At the 2022 race,
Light encased in porcelain | Mastro Design
design

Light encased in porcelain | Mastro Design

The porcelain’s transparency and the play of light shining through the dotted patterns make the latest lamp family from Mastro Design truly special. Ceramic artist and designer Márton Strohner founded his brand, Mastro Design, in 2012. The brand’s product range includes household objects, jewelry as well as ornaments,
Košice buildings inspired the new souvenirs of the city | Pattern designs by Tamás Grešo
design

Košice buildings inspired the new souvenirs of the city | Pattern designs by Tamás Grešo

Famous sights of the Slovak city inspired Tamás Grešo’s pattern designs, which he created for the contest called by the tourism organization Visit Košice, and which we can soon spot on various souvenirs in Košice. When thinking of souvenirs, usually mass-produced postcards and fridge magnets come to mind, bordering
Travel might look like this in 2030 | Virgin Hyperloop
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Travel might look like this in 2030 | Virgin Hyperloop

In this futuristic video, viewers get a taste of what travel might be like ten years from now. In November 2020, Virgin Hyperloop transported passengers for the first time. Even though instead of the planned speed of 800-1200 km/h, the cabin moving in a vacuum tube was only able
A building that gives a new function to urban spaces | KOGAA
architecture

A building that gives a new function to urban spaces | KOGAA

Czech architectural studio KOGAA wants to take advantage of the potential of underused urban spaces with its installation showcased in Spain. KOGAA, a Czech architectural studio, has installed its inflatable circular structure in an empty square in Spain as part of Logroño’s International Festival of Architecture and Design, a.
Where nature takes over | James Kerwin's photos of ghost towns
architecture

Where nature takes over | James Kerwin's photos of ghost towns

Interiors in which, instead of furniture, a sea of sand dominates the view, flowing in through the windows: In his photographic essay “uninhabited”, James Kerwin captures the deserted towns and villages of the world from Ukraine to Namibia. English photographer and visual storyteller James Kerwin began working on his photo
In harmony with the environment | New visitor center for Danube-Ipoly National Park
architecture

In harmony with the environment | New visitor center for Danube-Ipoly National Park

The Danube-Ipoly National Park, an area where mountains, river valleys and plains meet in the wider surroundings of Budapest, opened a new visitor center in Pilisszentiván. The team of Építész Stúdió, the architectural firm responsible for the project, designed a public building with a distinct character, which at the same
Subtle elegance in the form of gloves | AIAIÉ x Karma Pécsi Kesztyű
design

Subtle elegance in the form of gloves | AIAIÉ x Karma Pécsi Kesztyű

Zsanett Hegedűs, the designer of AIAIÉ Bespoke design, teamed up with Karma Pécsi Kesztyű, a prestigious glove manufacturer, to release her unique glove collection dubbed RAY. The AIAIÉ – Bespoke design brand is known for its custom-designed and finely crafted clothing pieces and accessories, while Karma Pécsi Kesztyű earned worldwide popularity
The 2020 Beazley Designs of the Year are Announced
design

The 2020 Beazley Designs of the Year are Announced

The London Design Museum announced the 2020 Beazley Designs of the Year: meat-free burger patties, a coronavirus visualization and a protest performance are among this year’s winners. The winning entries show that the competition’s agenda highlighted the themes of ethical consumer behavior, democracy and the pandemic, with the
A hub for coffee lovers | GROUNDS
architecture

A hub for coffee lovers | GROUNDS

Czech Rusty Nails Coffee Roasters opened a new place in Prague, which is much more than your average coffeeshop. There is an in-house coffee roastery, and they also hold workshops and competitions in the industrial space designed by architecture studio KOGAA. Prague’s ever more popular district Karlín has transformed
„We complement each other in our work” | Peltan-Brosz Studio
design

„We complement each other in our work” | Peltan-Brosz Studio

They come from different professional backgrounds, and it is exactly this diversity of their expertise that results in truly creative design solutions for their clients. Roland and Cora Peltán-Brósz launched their studio a few years ago and have worked with several Hungarian and international brands since then. We asked the
2020’s hottest search topics on abstract images | Gergely Vida
art

2020’s hottest search topics on abstract images | Gergely Vida

In his series Clouds, Gergely Vida stacked images on the most searched topics of 2020 on top of each other. Photographer Gergely Vida made his abstract visualizations of the results of the hottest search topics in 2020: it’s safe to say that they document the most important events and
Giving soul to paper | Porigami
art

Giving soul to paper | Porigami

The paper creations made in Czech studio Porigami are nothing like your ordinary postcards and greeting cards. Experimenting with space, light, the texture and movement of paper—the products decorated with delicate, unique motifs are also preferred by international brands, and Tereza Hradilková keeps designing her pieces, one more beautiful
Pop-art Mickey Mouse on new Swatch collection
art

Pop-art Mickey Mouse on new Swatch collection

Swatch teamed up with Disney and the Keith Haring Foundation to release their latest watch collection, bringing Mickey Mouse to life in the late American artist’s style. Pop-art and graffiti artist Keith Haring’s influence on pop culture can still be felt up to this day: his bold creative
E-bike in a minute | CLIP
tech

E-bike in a minute | CLIP

Dubbed CLIP, this e-motor optimized for urban cyclists can turn any bicycle into an e-bike in a minute. Brooklyn-based startup clip.bike unveiled the first version of their bicycle accessory in 2019, which has undergone massive developments since then. A key aspect for the designers was to create an e-motor
Fragments of memory from Budapest | Dóra Balla’s artist book
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Fragments of memory from Budapest | Dóra Balla’s artist book

The traces and marks of the eras following one after the other, the layers of Budapest can be observed in every corner of the city: both on its buildings and the tiny details of the cityscape. The same way as these layers keep piling on each other, the citizens’ relationship
Polish brutalism on your desk | Brutal Poland
architecture

Polish brutalism on your desk | Brutal Poland

With the latest book of Polish design studio Zupagrafika we can surround ourselves with the most fascinating brutalist buildings of the former Polish People’s Republic. The appreciation of the merits of brutalist architecture truly began in the past decade—the trend keeps getting more and more attention, even though
Amphibious catamaran with innovative solutions | Pagurus
tech

Amphibious catamaran with innovative solutions | Pagurus

Italian designer Pierpaolo Lazzarini unveiled yet another impressive vessel design: this time that of an amphibious catamaran. The two side hulls of the 25-meters-long innovative watercraft as well as the deck station connecting them with a bridge steel structure can comfortably accommodate up to 8 passengers plus 4 crew members.
Pentagram designs new visual identity for The Moholy-Nagy Foundation
design

Pentagram designs new visual identity for The Moholy-Nagy Foundation

The fresh visual identity of US-based The Moholy-Nagy Foundation designed by Pentagram honors the legacy of the great Bauhaus educator and artist: the new look was inspired by László Moholy-Nagy’s experimental attitude, creative style and methods. Even though the artist is also known for his paintings, photographs, designs, films
Egy év végtelen én | POKET Calendar 2021
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Egy év végtelen én | POKET Calendar 2021

In 2020, we had to strike out a lot of scheduled events from our calendars. Hoping that this year a pocket calendar will make more sense POKET released their 2021 Year Planner, which is much more than a simple calendar. “The title (One year endless me) already tells the essence:
Safe and spectacular | Shelters in the Czech mountains
architecture

Safe and spectacular | Shelters in the Czech mountains

A safe and calm place suitable for resting comes very much in handy for both worn out wanderers and hikers looking to escape the weather in the Krkonoše lying on the Czech-Polish border. Czech architecture students designed functional and modern mountain huts where even we would spend a night happily
Heartwarming meeting of literature and design | Bomo Art
art

Heartwarming meeting of literature and design | Bomo Art

Reading poems while snuggling under a cozy blanket and sipping a cup of tea, or noting down our plans for next year—Bomo Art’s team can offer tips for both. In the framework of their Vershétfő (Poem Monday) project, they surprise their followers with poems on every Monday to
Old nameplates on a new platform | Hungarian Mastheads
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Old nameplates on a new platform | Hungarian Mastheads

Printed media has a hard time keeping up with the rapid expansion of the internet, but there are some established newspapers whose name still ring some bells today. In addition to the names, we can also recall the characteristic typography thanks to Hungarian Mastheads, an Instagram page collecting the most
From details to the whole | Urban Geometry
architecture

From details to the whole | Urban Geometry

Fascinating color combinations and changes of scale, breath-taking structures – Spanish-born photographer Andrés Gallardo Albajar currently living in Tallinn has travelled the world with his camera and captured the most exciting compositions of buildings and their environment from Bilbao to Beijing. We can see the buildings of almost twenty cities on
Hungarian design round-up for winter snuggles
design

Hungarian design round-up for winter snuggles

In addition to the curfew and the mandatory home office, now the weather also keeps confining us within the four walls – after a year like this, we deserve some peace and rest more than ever, and so it is time that we slow down a little. From hugging pillows to
Sneakers or works of art? | Adidas X Meissen
art

Sneakers or works of art? | Adidas X Meissen

Adidas teamed up with the oldest porcelain manufactory in Europe: the result is a unique, hand-made work of art. As part of Adidas’s A-ZX collection, a special piece will debut at the end of this year: the ZX8000 sneaker is a collaboration between Adidas and Meissen Porcelain Manufactory established
Opel unveils new brand identity in prep for electric era
design

Opel unveils new brand identity in prep for electric era

The German car brand released a new, flat logo and a cleaner, more modern brand identity. As car manufacturers keep putting more and more effort into developing electric models, all signs point to the fact that a new era of the automotive industry has arrived – and Opel’s fresh brand
„Reaching beyond graphics” | Határ út metro station has been renovated
architecture

„Reaching beyond graphics” | Határ út metro station has been renovated

Not at all intrusive yet spectacular, nostalgic yet modern – the freshly renovated Határ út metro station received a graphic system inspired by nature, in the designing of which it was even weighed where passengers would spend more time while waiting for the metro. We interviewed the designers Dóra Novotny and
Organizing professional fashion photoshoots in a matter of days | Random Shooting Day
fashion

Organizing professional fashion photoshoots in a matter of days | Random Shooting Day

Random Shooting Day, the most promising collaboration of the Hungarian fashion scene was launched 4 years ago. The creative community consisting of professional makeup artists, photographers, stylists and models continues to release new materials each week since then. Everything is quite random in their operation, yet the result is always
Duvet-inspired collection for times of isolation
fashion

Duvet-inspired collection for times of isolation

Latvian designer Santa Kupča created her Stuck-at-Home Masquerade collection inspired by her home and the endless Zoom calls. As the student of Design Academy Eindhoven puts it, the project is a fashion diary, documenting the experience of isolation in the form of clothing items. The items printed with a gradient
A diverse platform for the Hungarian creative community | ArtHungry
art

A diverse platform for the Hungarian creative community | ArtHungry

Talented Hungarian creatives applied for the ArtHungry Award for the sixth time this year. The jury has already finalized their shortlist, but we’ll have to wait for the results to be announced until December 4. Until then, we asked José Tábori-Simon, the founder of ArtHungry about the launch of
Heroes behind nuts | Backbone Branding
design

Heroes behind nuts | Backbone Branding

Armenian agency Backbone Branding is a master of story-telling and emotionally resonant packaging designs feeding on the message of brands. Out of this year’s projects, the most memorable is definitely the one designed for the brand HERO’S. Before we get into it, let us just tell you this:
A boardgame that could revolutionize education | Histheory
design

A boardgame that could revolutionize education | Histheory

Dubbed Histheory, this boardgame allows us to model the possible outcomes of the pandemic, the French Revolution or even alternative endings for Game of Thrones. We can play with friends or family members, but it could perhaps be the most powerful in reviving history teaching and developing the ability to
We can now upgrade IKEA products with 3D printed elements | Uppgradera
design

We can now upgrade IKEA products with 3D printed elements | Uppgradera

IKEA’s homeware products are used by many all over the world, and often we don’t even realize their small defects – yet we shouldn’t simply accept that our glass keeps sliding on the tray or that the kitchen counter is covered in cheese every time we grate cheese.
Opening up to nature | ANNA cabin
architecture

Opening up to nature | ANNA cabin

The ANNA cabin’s first version was completed a few years ago, and has been a popular item ever since due to its versatility. The peculiarity of the small hut lies in the fact that by sliding the walls, the interior can be opened up to the surrounding nature in
Stories from Eastern Europe | Natúr magazine
design

Stories from Eastern Europe | Natúr magazine

„The East deserves the hype” – something we like to say frequently, and we are always happy to see our statement proven right by new projects of the region, one better than the other. We are even happier when we see that others think so too and decide to promote local
These could be the post-pandemic cities of tomorrow
architecture

These could be the post-pandemic cities of tomorrow

More and more architects and designers share their visions of what our built environment and urban life could look like after the pandemic. According to the concept proposed by O2 Design Atelier, horizontal development will be replaced by vertical. According to the Malaysian architecture firm, the pandemic should be interpreted
Past meets present in Kyiv’s new café | AKZ Architectura
architecture

Past meets present in Kyiv’s new café | AKZ Architectura

Dubbed Best Way To Cup, Kyiv’s latest café is located in a residential building built in the 19th century. The sharp contours of modern interior elements meet the irregular texture of hundred-year-old walls in the two-story space of only 57 square meters. Ukrainian studio AKZ Architectura was aiming for
Pop-up book on the iconic chairs of design history
design

Pop-up book on the iconic chairs of design history

The coolest chairs of history are presented in the form of miniature paper models in Dominique Ehrhard’s book titled 10 chaises. As a child, I had a thing for interactive books: those in which you could move elements around, you could open windows or the illustrations turned into 3D
„The future lies in reinventing our materials” | Katalin Huszár
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„The future lies in reinventing our materials” | Katalin Huszár

Many single-use plastic objects will be removed from circulation from July 2021, with plastic straws being one of them, presumably. But what happens to the items already manufactured? How can we reuse them in a value-generating manner? Notjustuseless is looking to answer questions like these – we interviewed Katalin Huszár, the
Transportation in New York is facilitated by a real-time subway map
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Transportation in New York is facilitated by a real-time subway map

New Yorkers won’t have to miss the subway ever again thanks to the digital map allowing them to track the movement of trains in real-time. With the help of the live digital map introduced by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), passengers get to track the trains moving on the
The history of the modern sneaker in a single cutaway print
design

The history of the modern sneaker in a single cutaway print

Nike’s iconic Air Max 1 sneaker is not only an incredible success story of the company, but a huge landmark in the history of modern shoe design, too. Studio Dorothy now condensed the history of the legendary Air Max into a stunning cutaway print. The Nike Air Max designed
Design periodical in the form of a zine | Zinező
design

Design periodical in the form of a zine | Zinező

The works of the graphic designer students of the Media and Design Department of Eszterházy Károly University, the Zinezős are now showcased and open to the public in an exhibition opened under the title ‘Zizi a Telepen’. Those interested can flip through the most exciting issues of the biannual design
H&M unveils a recycling system for our unwanted clothes
fashion

H&M unveils a recycling system for our unwanted clothes

Named Looop, the new apparatus debuted on October 12 in one of the brand’s Stockholm stores, offering customers a chance to see how their old garments are reborn. H&M’s long-term goals include developing a more sustainable business model: the machine presented recently can be one of the
This year’s Golden Drawing Pin Prizes have been awarded
design

This year’s Golden Drawing Pin Prizes have been awarded

The Arany Rajzszög Társaság (Golden Drawing Pin Society, ART) awarded the prominent achievements of Hungarian applied graphic design for the 18th time this year. The selection of graphic design projects submitted to the call can be viewed at the exhibition opened at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design until October
„Fighting against grey interiors” | ATEPE
design

„Fighting against grey interiors” | ATEPE

A Czech designer escapes greyness with her exciting interior designs, representing a clean visual world with her furniture. Petra Šťastná, the designer of studio ATEPE told us about her works. Fitting furniture with ropes, minimalist lines and bold color combinations – the works of ATEPE, this one-person design studio were exhibited
Adidas’s new sneakers are “woven” by robots
tech

Adidas’s new sneakers are “woven” by robots

Adidas’s Futurecraft division has already experimented with making shoes using new materials and manufacturing processes, and with the Strung model, they could work with a brand new method. In collaboration with studio Kram/Weisshaar, Adidas built a robot capable of making customized footwear: the threads on the 3D printed
The world’s first electric autonomous delivery van | Einride
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The world’s first electric autonomous delivery van | Einride

Einride released its electric, self-driving delivery van, which could be the first in its category to conquer public roads. Named Pod, the vehicle was developed by the Swedish company expressly for delivery purposes, with a capacity of 20 hours a day. The car’s exterior evokes classic delivery vans (minus
Fashion and design under the spell of botany | Je Suis Belle x VITRIN
design

Fashion and design under the spell of botany | Je Suis Belle x VITRIN

The lines of idyllic motifs evoking gardens spread across Je Suis Belle’s latest collection titled Botanika. For Budapest Design Week, the patterns moved from the silk shirts to the chairs boasting exciting design solutions. We visited Je Suis Belle and VITRIN’s joint pop-up event! Many Hungarian brands started
A cabin designed for nature | Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter
architecture

A cabin designed for nature | Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter

In addition to admiring the breathtaking Norwegian landscape, one can also sleigh or ski jump from the top of the latest cabin of the Oslo-based studio. A playful answer to local conditions, modern look and reviving Norwegian architectural traditions – studio Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter‘s latest cabin titled Thunder Top offers all
Bogyólé every year! | Vylyan Winery
design

Bogyólé every year! | Vylyan Winery

Browsing through the Behance projects and Instagram profiles of young graphic designers, Bogyólé, Vylyan Winery’s wine pops up several times – owing to the annual label design contest held for the sixteenth time this year, the wine can be seen in a new packaging every year on the shelves of
3D printing on the Moon | BIG x ICON
architecture

3D printing on the Moon | BIG x ICON

BIG and ICON announced their collaboration with the team of SEArch+ for Project Olympus, to design a 3D printed infrastructure promoting the establishment of livable circumstances on the Moon. In the course of the project, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and ICON, a specialist of 3D printed buildings will also collaborate
Hungarian designer in Vogue Portugal’s latest issue
fashion

Hungarian designer in Vogue Portugal’s latest issue

For the first time in the 128 years of Vogue’s existence, all issues of the magazine published in various countries will cover a single topic: hope. In relation to the theme, Vogue Portugal’s issue also features works of young designers, including designs of Lala Tóth. The special issue
Zsuzsanna Bátori illustrated Dan Brown’s book for children
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Zsuzsanna Bátori illustrated Dan Brown’s book for children

Multiple-times best selling author Dan Brown debuted a children’s book where the plot is accompanied by music composed by the author, but this is not the only thing making Wild Symphony interesting: the drawings in the book were created by Hungarian illustrator Zsuzsanna Bátori. Zsuzsanna Bátori was contacted by
Vibrant, contemporary and exciting illustrations | Illustri
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Vibrant, contemporary and exciting illustrations | Illustri

Cream-colored, textured walls, modern furniture with sharp contours, exciting pastel details – Anett Hajdú’s studio-gallery is open to visitors from October 1. Illustri seems as though one of Anett’s illustrations were stretched out in the space of a tiny store in Újlipótváros, Budapest, which may just be a special
Works of art on your shoes | MoMA x Vans
art

Works of art on your shoes | MoMA x Vans

Vans has already taken part in art collaborations previously, resulting in footwear inspired by Vincent Van Gogh and Frida Kahlo, amongst many others. This time, they teamed up with the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York to release a new art-inspired collection. The new shoe line is intended
When graphic design meets architecture
architecture

When graphic design meets architecture

Murals can appear in cities in the most diverse ways: as advertising spaces, imprints of local history or as works of art, and sometimes they catch our eyes with their organic connection to the specificities of the given building. Now we’ll show you some examples of the fruitful encounter
„Connecting the offline and online space” | ARe
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„Connecting the offline and online space” | ARe

Unheard stories for city enthusiasts and design fans, virtual exhibition tours and paintings coming to life: only a few examples from the portfolio of Hungarian creative startup ARe with which they entered the Hungarian and the international market. The company also open towards urbanism, design and fashion explores the opportunities
The sounds of 18 countries in a single device | CityRadio
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The sounds of 18 countries in a single device | CityRadio

We had to postpone our traveling plans for some time, and we maintain our global relationships via the web. If you’re fed up with the digital space overloaded with information, switch to “analog” – with the help of Palomar’s CityRadio, for example, allowing you to connect to the various
Light show at Ferenc Liszt International Airport | S39 Hybrid Design
architecture

Light show at Ferenc Liszt International Airport | S39 Hybrid Design

Inspired by the lands of Hungary and the experience of flying, playing with natural and artificial light: S39 Hybrid Design refreshed the interiors of Ferenc Liszt International Airport with a new installation. DVM group in charge of the complex interior design concept of the recently handed over finger pier commissioned
Material experiments in the spirit of sustainability | Greenwerk
design

Material experiments in the spirit of sustainability | Greenwerk

It started out as a love project, but later they realized that making paper out of waste is not only an exciting creative process, but an ethical and sustainable one, too. We asked the founders of Greenwerk about the manufacturing of the uniquely textured papers. Lili Labus and Csenge Győrbíró
Forest Chapel in Pannonhalma
architecture

Forest Chapel in Pannonhalma

It has no roof, no side walls, yet it’s still a chapel – the sacral space located at Szent Imre Hill, Pannonhalma, and designed by the students of MOME and their helpers within a week in the Illak forest celebrated its second anniversary recently. However, the chapel is not only
Series S evokes the classics of modern design | Xbox
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Series S evokes the classics of modern design | Xbox

Geometric and strict forms, clean aesthetics – it looks as if Microsoft Xbox’s latest product ‘Series S’ was inspired by Dieter Rams. Xbox announced the release of Series S: the latest design comes without a disc drive, resulting in a smaller console than ever before –it’s 60% smaller than
Young talents opened this year’s Budapest Fashion Week
fashion

Young talents opened this year’s Budapest Fashion Week

The Budapest Fashion Week showcasing 2020-21 fall/winter collections commenced last Thursday with the shows of the participants of the Young Talents Program organized for the first time, which is the first stage of the talent program launched by the Hungarian Fashion and Design Agency at the same time. The
NON+’s latest collection AIR was inspired by nature
fashion

NON+’s latest collection AIR was inspired by nature

The peaceful, relaxing vibe of the island of Gili Air manifested in a splash of blue, in the latest collection of Hungarian brand NON+. The comfortable, casual attitude characteristic of the entire collection promotes the importance of light and joyful existence, as one can only truly find themselves in this
Bambi reloaded!
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Bambi reloaded!

Bambi, the iconic soft drink of the socialist era, is now available in a brand new packaging, in four new flavors. The retro, orange-flavored Bambi soda was introduced to the Hungarian market in 1947, and functioned as the one and only Hungarian soda drink up until the appearance of the
Smart public furniture designed in Hungary | Kuube
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Smart public furniture designed in Hungary | Kuube

How can we make the dreams about smart cities come true with sustainable solutions? The Kuube smart benches designed in Hungary offer an alternative to this problem. They work with Hungarian materials, rely on renewable energy resources, while also catering for the new needs of information society. We present you
„Everything will be just as sparkly” | Art Jewelry Night Budapest 2020
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„Everything will be just as sparkly” | Art Jewelry Night Budapest 2020

The Ékszerek Éjszakája (Art Jewelry Night) grew out to be a one-week program series, expected to be rich in professional events even in spite of the difficulty of organization: from September 14, 2020, individual and group contemporary jewelry exhibitions will open one after another, several exhibitions a day, so it
Apple’s new store built on the water
architecture

Apple’s new store built on the water

The iconic logo is broken by waves on Apple’s third store in Singapore, built at a quite unusual spot: on the water in a bay. The store is not open to the public yet, but has already went viral: social media is flooded by the images taken of the
Zaha Hadid Architects to design Moscow’s new metro station
architecture

Zaha Hadid Architects to design Moscow’s new metro station

Out of all the proposals submitted, Zaha Hadid Architect’s futuristic design won the international competition. The new station will connect the Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line with the Biryulyovskaya Line to be completed in the future. As Moscow’s metro lines are used by tens of thousands of people on a
Sacrality and design through the eyes of young designers
design

Sacrality and design through the eyes of young designers

The duo of religion and design interweave our everydays in many different ways: starting from music videos full of Christian symbols, through the kitschy objects placed in mass production to our acts recalling religious rituals like “following” our favorite celebrities – we preserve the motifs of religion in unusual new ways
Medve sajt celebrates with the drawings of Hungarian illustrators
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Medve sajt celebrates with the drawings of Hungarian illustrators

Our all-time favorite ‘Medve sajt’ cheese turned ninety this year, and to celebrate this important landmark, five Hungarian illustrators revived the little joys of our everyday life on the limited edition packagings. Medvesajt, mackósajt, macisajt, kockasajt – almost every household in Hungary knows the cheese produced in Hungary from the very
Do nothing! | Nike quarantine edition
fashion

Do nothing! | Nike quarantine edition

From the well-known “Just do it”, Nike switched to “Do nothing”, at least for the time of the quarantine going hand in hand with the pandemic. The brand designed their soon debuting footwear for home use primarily. Athletic apparel companies are looking for new opportunities allowing them to contribute to
Design in an age of crisis | Open Call
design

Design in an age of crisis | Open Call

The global open call of London Design Biennale and Chatham House invites the world’s design community, the public and young people to show how design could help build a better world during the pandemic and after. Anyone can apply until the end of the month. > “We want to hear
A mural promoting slowing down | Alicja Biała
architecture

A mural promoting slowing down | Alicja Biała

City dwellers and fantasy creatures appear together in the lush jungle of imaginary landscapes – the wall paintings of the creative hub of Wrocław were prepared by Alicja Biala, portraying our relationship with nature. Słodowa island in Wrocław, similarly to Margaret Island in Budapest, sneaks a touch of nature into the
Stepping stone for young designers | Terike from Budapest
design

Stepping stone for young designers | Terike from Budapest

Freshly graduated talented designers, limited local opportunities, strong global competition: Terike from Budapest was brought to life by the realization of the Hungarian reality. The Instagram profile allows young designers to introduce themselves to a broader audience, and in only two months, more than a thousand people joined its community.
Hungarian designer cherished by Americans | Ilonka Kárász
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Hungarian designer cherished by Americans | Ilonka Kárász

Several million New Yorkers met her colorful graphics on the cover of one of the most famous magazines of the world, yet we still know practically nothing about the Hungarian-born designer. Meet Ilonka Kárász and her cover designs! From time to time, the Hungarian media stops to marvel at the
Shape-shifting controller | MORPHOX
design

Shape-shifting controller | MORPHOX

The modular controller can take the shape of a steering wheel, a gun or even bike handlebars. In parallel with recent technological developments, game developers also keep coming up with new game modes, however, controllers haven’t undergone a radical transformation for a long time now. Chinmay Gohil proposes a
Opera Gin Budapest wins another gold medal
design

Opera Gin Budapest wins another gold medal

Opera Gin Budapest has become a gold medalist on IWSC in London, the most prestigious international competition of the field – the product of the First Hungarian Gin Manufactory achieved another major appreciation, in the form of the greatest international award. This way, the gin manufactory from Újpest is not only
Best of diploma 2020 | Part 5
design

Best of diploma 2020 | Part 5

In the last part of our series, we steer apart from applied genres a bit and turn towards autonomous works that can be interpreted more subjectively. We selected animation films and illustrative projects that even though are inspired by personal experiences can address all of us with their visual world
Gödöllő Applied Arts Workshop | GUBAHÁMORI
architecture

Gödöllő Applied Arts Workshop | GUBAHÁMORI

The renovation of the building of the Gödöllő Applied Arts Workshop was taken to another level. The drawings of the renovation designed and led by Péter Hámori and Sándor Novák, architects of architecture studio GUBAHÁMORI have now been completed. According to the plans, by 2022 renewed exhibition spaces and workshops
Best of diploma 2020 | Part 4
design

Best of diploma 2020 | Part 4

The pandemic meant a turning point for which public education was not prepared, and moving the materials into the online space not only posed challenges for the teachers, but the students, too. The designers also started to focus on designing platforms and practices supporting education, and on how the reception
Petőfi Literary Museum opens a new museum education space
architecture

Petőfi Literary Museum opens a new museum education space

Petőfi Literary Museum has opened a new museum education space, not just for kids, but adults, too. Overscribbled lines of poems and clean geometric shapes in a not too ostentatious yet still very lively space, where every design decision was made in the spirit of multifunctionality. The new room used
Best of diploma 2020 | Part 3
design

Best of diploma 2020 | Part 3

How should we relate to folk art today? Are local crafts important if we can get a good deal for practically anything at IKEA? Is it worth to focus on traditional objects, customs and cultural memorabilia we thought was long forgotten in the buzz of the 21st century? No matter
LEGO debuts a playable piano
lego

LEGO debuts a playable piano

One of the most exciting products of LEGO Ideas’ so far featuring a working piano will be available in stores in easily August. The essence of LEGO Ideas is to realize the unique ideas of Lego fans with the support of the LEGO community. This is how the Lego version
Data rights and poetry in AWO’s visual identity
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Data rights and poetry in AWO’s visual identity

The Big Brother watches on the internet, too – or at least this is what the new visual identity of data rights agency AWO suggests. AWO [https://www.awo.agency/] is an agency specialized on data rights: it has already consulted on cases including the Cambridge Analytica scandal or the prosecution
Ultra-modern bicycle parking garage in the Netherlands
architecture

Ultra-modern bicycle parking garage in the Netherlands

Not only is the latest bicycle parking garage built in the Hague one of the largest bike garages of the Netherlands, but certainly the most spectacular one, too. The underground parking garage providing space for approximately 8,000 bicycles is located next to the Hague’s central railway station, thus
Toyota debuts a new logo
design

Toyota debuts a new logo

Following the lead of several other car manufacturers, including BMW and Nissan, Toyota has now rebranded its logo and switched to a flat design. Toyota breaks off with the previous 3D logo and debuts a much cleaner version. In addition to the logo, the entire visual identity also underwent a
Best of diploma 2020 | Part 2
design

Best of diploma 2020 | Part 2

Things that may seem natural to the majority of us – such as hand writing, chatting or the fact that we have a place we call home – are not available to certain communities or pose everyday difficulties for them. Designers must respond to their needs, too, without designing stigmatizing objects or
The legendary Ford Bronco is back!
design

The legendary Ford Bronco is back!

The first Ford Bronco was released in 1966, and now it comes back into Ford’s selection with a novel appearance and features, in three versions. The original Bronco was a two-door model, this time, however, Ford will release both a revived two-door and an innovative four-door model. All versions
Drone show about the Coronavirus
covid-19

Drone show about the Coronavirus

South Korea flew 300 drones on the sky to thank the tireless work of healthcare workers and to encourage people to hold on. The event held on July 4 was organized by the government. The 11-minute-long light show took place above Seoul’s Han river. In order to prevent the
Best of diploma 2020 | Part 1
design

Best of diploma 2020 | Part 1

In the first part of our Best of diploma 2020 series, design experiments are in the focus – we present projects that examine our everyday objects from a new angle; their spectacular designs entail innovative technological solutions, or pinpoint new ways of interpreting the given object. Design is everywhere, may it
A robotic lawn mower powered by artificial intelligence | Toadi
design

A robotic lawn mower powered by artificial intelligence | Toadi

Toadi, your new smart garden assistant promises not to destroy your flowers and not to drive into your garden pond either – instead, it will mow your lawn precisely and will take care of your garden. The device works along similar principles as expensive robotic vacuum cleaners – first it explores the
Graffiti-inspired font | OFFYARD
design

Graffiti-inspired font | OFFYARD

Tamás Sipos had studied the unique formal elements of graffiti, then created three versions of the OFFYARD experimental font. Most of the time we associate graffiti with underground subculture, however, their unique visual world has an impact on all of us: they are organically integrated into the fabric of cities,
Iconic design objects on Czech banknotes | UMPRUM
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Iconic design objects on Czech banknotes | UMPRUM

The students of Czech design school UMPRUM could redesign the looks of Czech banknotes and official documents, and Tuan Vuong Trong’s works will also be printed as commemorative banknotes. During the two-semester design task, the students of UMPRUM, i.e. the academy of applied arts in Prague, collaborated with
MOME developed their own video game
design

MOME developed their own video game

The researchers of the Creative Technology HUB of MOME Innovation Center respond to the situation brought on by the coronavirus pandemic with their strategic game called ‘Sombrero’. Even though the works of the students of the university have already featured gaming concepts on a regular basis before (this year, for
Content creation at its best | Pivo Pod
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Content creation at its best | Pivo Pod

Pivo Pod is more than your average phone stand: it helps you take great shots of yourself without having to ask anyone for help. New social media platforms give rise to new activities, and new activities require new gadgets. This is how with the wide-spread use of YouTube, Instagram and
The most versatile measuring device | Kitchen Cube
design

The most versatile measuring device | Kitchen Cube

The aim of Kitchen Cube is to combine as many kitchen measuring gadgets as possible in a single and easy-to-store object. A teaspoon, a tablespoon, a cup… the cube-shaped, multifunctional tool indicates the units of measure used in recipes with several containers, suitable to measure both dry and wet ingredients.
Future Film Festival visual identity | Kata Moravszki & Tamás Szerényi
design

Future Film Festival visual identity | Kata Moravszki & Tamás Szerényi

About the now through the future – Kata Moravszki had the motto of Future Film Festival Budapest in her mind when she designed a spectacular and eye-catching visual identity for the same. Hungarian association Filmtekercs Egyesület intends to organize a sci-fi film festival under the name ‘Future Film Festival’. The essence
The era of no-contact menus might start soon | SpeedPro
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The era of no-contact menus might start soon | SpeedPro

No more printed menus – SpeedPro proposes a solution allowing us to access the menus online with the help of an NFC sticker and our mobile phone. The Denver-based large format printing company developed a new hospitality system built on NFC and QR codes. They had started development long before the
Diploma exhibition in seemingly infinite spaces | MOME
design

Diploma exhibition in seemingly infinite spaces | MOME

The epidemic intervened, therefore, Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design organized this year’s diploma exhibition in the virtual space instead of its newly occupied campus. The 121 MA grad students of the university showcase their diploma projects in the visual space designed by Sziklak Virtual Gallery [https://www.instagram.
Kinetic toy | Flipo Flip
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Kinetic toy | Flipo Flip

The Flipo Flip can function both as a handful object and a toy. Owing to its precise design, the small metal tool can be set into motion easily. Taking a few moments of silence and relaxation can feel nice in the daily rush – this is what the designers of Flipo
Ólafur Elíasson x Acute Art | Wunderkammer AR project
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Ólafur Elíasson x Acute Art | Wunderkammer AR project

Ólafur Elíasson uses augmented reality in his latest project titled Wunderkammer for the first time, with the help of which we can furnish our rooms with rare species and natural phenomena. We tested the AR experience developed in collaboration with the team of Acute Art! The shift towards digital technology
QUARANTINE JEWELLERY | Patrícia Harsány
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QUARANTINE JEWELLERY | Patrícia Harsány

Jewelry designer Patrícia Harsány started a 100 day design challenge for the period of the lockdown: in her visual object diary titled Quarantine Jewellery, she documents a new piece created out of the objects found in her environment every day. The quarantine will be over soon, but the project keeps
HYPE | Weekly online program guide
MoMA

HYPE | Weekly online program guide

At the beginning of the week, you can still catch the exemplary initiative of the contemporary galleries of the region, and we’ve also collected lots and lots of things to read and watch for the upcoming days, starting with the new issue of Disegno, through a film presenting the
HYPE | Weekly online program guide
contemporary jewelry

HYPE | Weekly online program guide

We will kick this week off with a great initiative, the charity auction launched by Art Jewelry Night of Budapest, then we’ll visit the online evaluation of the graphic designers of MOME, and we also recommend several options for boring evenings: interviews with designers, Bauhaus experimental movies and award-winning
Work environment and design | The evolution of offices
architecture

Work environment and design | The evolution of offices

Each week since the health emergency has been declared, director Gary Hustwit has made one of his design documentaries made in the past years available for those interested. Although originally each film is supposed to be streamed for a week, sometimes they get extended, this is how it’s possible
HYPE | Weekly online program guide
contemporary jewelry

HYPE | Weekly online program guide

We’ll kick this week off with some jewelry, we’ll check out the fashion history exhibition of the Hungarian National Museum, and we’ll close the week with an online collage workshop. Our weekly selection also includes interviews with Hungarian and foreign designers, and for the kids, we recommend
HYPE | Weekly online program guide
gary hustwit

HYPE | Weekly online program guide

The leading art and design museums of the world simply can’t run out of ideas, they offer more and more fascinating online education materials in the form of illustrated training videos and complex courses. Speaking of learning, we would also like to recommend a 3D course soon to be
HYPE | Weekly online program guide
gary hustwit

HYPE | Weekly online program guide

This week, we’ll visit a few virtual apartment galleries, we will review the present and future of offices with Gary Hustwit, will take a look around in the online store of wonderLAB, will support Hungarian design and we’ll make a faux leather bag ourselves. In the meantime, a
HYPE | Weekly online program guide
dieter rams

HYPE | Weekly online program guide

Now everyone holds the interviews, exhibition openings and professional conversations from their homes, and, oddly enough, it seems as if we were seeing each other in a closer and more humane situation in the virtual space than ever before. We picked out several platforms for the week where Hungarian and
HYPE | Weekly online program guide
gary hustwit

HYPE | Weekly online program guide

This week’s guide features programs that can add some meaning to the long hours spent at home. They pull us out from bingeing on disaster news, they let us develop ourselves or we can help others with them – if only by sewing a couple of masks, with workshop videos,
HYPE | Weekly online program guide
gary hustwit

HYPE | Weekly online program guide

The days spent at home keep on passing, the institutions and creators keep on trying to find the most exciting ways to appear in the online realms, and we keep on selecting the best programs for you. This week offers creative community events via video conference, virtual theater, online art
HYPE | Weekly online program guide
gary hustwit

HYPE | Weekly online program guide

The number of online creative courses, virtual exhibitions and free design-themed films has multiplied… the saying that every cloud has a silver lining might be true after all! This way, the time at home can be spent by developing our skills, watching movies or browsing through this year’s selection
HYPE | Weekly program guide
anna daubner

HYPE | Weekly program guide

As soon as the good weather kicks in, we start to feel that we are ready for a wardrobe touch up, and we are also more susceptible to fashion inspirations, too. Budapest also sensed this somehow, as the next few days offer some very fine fashion programs. However, the second
HYPE | Weekly program guide
fashion

HYPE | Weekly program guide

The next few days come with exhibition openings (partly because Budapest Photo Festival is still on), and the weekend will be all about contemporary galleries. In addition, we also picked out some programs related to fashion, and we didn’t forget Women’s Day, either. Let’s see the details!
HYPE | Weekly program guide
contemporary jewelry

HYPE | Weekly program guide

Even we ourselves don’t know why, but this week is full of good lecture series and discussions, may it be about fashion, urbanism, festival management, speculative design or sustainable design. We also added two workshops to spice it up a bit. Let’s see the details! Creative Bureaucracy: urban
HYPE | Weekly program guide
alma vetlényi

HYPE | Weekly program guide

Luckily, quite eventful days await us again: we start the week with a conference, continue with an exhibition and a film club – then the selection of programs reaches its peak in the middle of the week with a showroom party, where we will celebrate slow fashion. We will close the
HYPE | Weekly program guide
architecture

HYPE | Weekly program guide

Although the mornings are still chilly, the sunny weather and the super-fine programs lure us out, insomuch that we are even willing to leave the city on the weekends for contemporary jewelry and glass art shows. If you’d rather stay in the city, we recommend two talks on architecture
BIO 26 | Design Biennial in Ljubljana
design

BIO 26 | Design Biennial in Ljubljana

How can design help in solving the problems caused by the overflow of information? Can it help at all? The projects presented at the 26th Design Biennial in Ljubljana attempt to answer these questions, amongst others. Ljubljana is a peculiar place: the city has less than three hundred thousand habitants,
HYPE | Weekly program guide
graphic design

HYPE | Weekly program guide

In the first week of February, Hungarian designers and their works will be featured on many platforms: there will be a roundtable discussion about the relationship between designers and manufacturers; a talk about the key to international success for young designer-artists, and end-of-the-winter fairs will also await you during the
HYPE | Weekly program guide
mome

HYPE | Weekly program guide

We have collected the events of the upcoming days for you. At the outset, let’s just say that the days will get busier from the middle of the week, and we tried to please you all: there will be movie programs, talks of foreign designers at MOME, exhibition openings,