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Inside the rise of the ‘art-lennial’

Inside Retail

The US-based company offers more than 350 different prints from over two dozen artists, including Takashi Murakami, KAWS, Yoshitomo Nara, Shepard Fairey, Hebru Brantley, Matt Gondek, Madsaki and Futura. And it recently announced a multi-year partnership with contemporary New York artist Daniel Arsham. .

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How Chinese toy giant Pop Mart thinks local, dominates global

Inside Retail

When Chinese collectables retailer Pop Mart launched a pop-up store at London Westfield in January of last year to test its concept in the UK, it expected the Asian diaspora to be its largest potential market demographic. Pop Mart, which describes itself as an “art toy store”, might seem an unusual concept to a Western consumer.

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Deniz Aktay and the potential of hyper-realistic furniture renders

Design Wanted

Up to now, these channels with millions of viewers were rarely opened for unknown artists and designers but mostly reserved for established professionals. Before embarking on a rendering, Aktay likes to sketch his concepts. It’s the perfect strategy for someone who has endless ideas but not yet the means to realise all of them.

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Glossier’s Los Angeles store takes cues from Hollywood studios

Dezeen

Pink is our brand colour, and though the shade varies per store based on what fits the space and concept best, we always include it in our palette," the team said. The space will be stocked with lush topiaries, a coffee bar and cafe, and a large surrealist marble fountain created by local artist duo Haas Brothers.

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Gen Z Workplace Needs Are Transforming Semi-Urban Design

All Work

As the first generation of digital natives, Generation Z aka Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2012) is highly accustomed to a technology-first lifestyle. This could include open concept plans, multi-functional furniture, and other space-saving features.

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Virgil Abloh and AMO design flexible flagship Off-White store in Miami that "can host a runway show"

Dezeen

Above the moveable wall is the word Shop with a red cross in front – a tongue-in-cheek nod to the concept behind the project. The face of the concept is expressed on the facade.". Abloh, who is also the artistic director of Louis Vuitton 's menswear collection, founded his Off-White brand as a ready-to-wear streetwear label in 2012.

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Pillow potential: 6 unique ways to tackle cushion design

Design Wanted

Cushion covers are as the Greeks and Romans intended them to be, offering artists and designers a blank canvas on which to highlight their works. By nature of them being soft and without a weighty structure, cushions lend themselves well to modular furniture concepts that promote ease of movement. Cushions on the move.

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