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We know local design studios that stand out with their original and creative works.

Dec 3

Alba de la Fuente | Architect & Visual Artist

We had a conversation with Madrid-based architect and visual artist Alba de la Fuente about her work and production practice.

Nov 12

Lachlan Turczan | Water & Light Artist

We talked to Lachlan Turczan, an American artist and designer who combines the elements of water, light and sound in his art.

Nov 4

Fernando Laposse | Designer

We talked to Fernando, who bridges agriculture and environmentalism by making Mexico's cultural heritage a part of modern design.

Nov 3

Melek Zeynep Bulut at London Design Festival with ‘Duo’

Melek Zeynep Bulut's ‘Duo’ appears on the world stage as an extension of the artist's experimental spatial construction practice.

Oct 28

Studio Dennis Vanderbroeck | Spatial Design Studio

We talked to Dennis Vanderbroeck, whose spatial design is manifested in various disciplines such as theatre, fine arts, fashion and music.

Oct 21

Olaniyi Studio | Environment Focused Design Studio

We talked to Yussef, the founder of Olaniyi Studio, an interdisciplinary organisation where architecture and art meet with natural systems.

Oct 11

Ralfi Berk | Visual Artist & Designer

We spoke with Ralfi Berk, a Brooklyn-based artist who creates works inspired by the rich history of Ottoman artisans.

Oct 1

Pietro Franceschini | Architect & Designer

We talked to Pietro Franceschini, who brings a new breath to furniture design by combining sculptural forms and minimalism.

Sep 23

Palet. | Custom Ceramic Studio

We talked to Palet, a creative design laboratory that redefines ceramics, about their production practices and works.

Sep 16

Six N. Five | Dijital Artist & Designer

We talked to Pini, who brings together different environments with his refined imagination, poetic compositions and avant-garde mind.

Sep 6

Garcé & Dimofski | Design Studio & Art Gallery

We talked with Clio Dimofski and Olivier Garcé, founders of Lisbon-based design studio and art gallery Garcé & Dimofski.

Aug 12

Andrés Reisinger | Visual Artist & Designer

We talked to Argentinian artist Andrés Reisinger, who combines a recognisable dreamlike aesthetic with a clear artistic vision.

Jul 25

Marjan van Aubel | Solar Designer

We talked to Dutch designer and architect Marjan van Aubel, who pushes the boundaries with his designs inspired by solar energy.

Jul 24

Dyson OnTrac Combines Aeroacoustics and Design

We reviewed the Dyson OnTrac headset with its 55-hour battery life, advanced active noise cancellation technology and personalised design.

Jul 16

Daan Roosegaarde | Artist

We talked to Daan Roosegaarde, who fights the climate crisis through light by creating imaginative works in urban environments.

Jul 9

Wade and Leta | Creative Studio

We talked to Wade and Leta, who combine eclecticism and performative design to create satisfying and emotional visual results.

Jul 4

Elif Reşitoğlu | Creative Director & Isola Design Group Co-Founder

We talked to Elif Reşitoğlu, who works as a product developer and creative director for physical events at Isola Design Group.

Jul 2

Carlos Bañon Blazquez | Architect

We talked to Carlos who blends artificial intelligence with human intuition to shape landscapes where art and resource efficiency intersect.

Jun 22

We Are the Media Partner of Forward Festival Berlin 2024

As Mercado, we are the official media partner of Forward Festival Berlin 2024, a renowned meeting point for the creative industry.

Jun 20

Dirk van der Kooij | Designer

We talked to Dutch designer Dirk van der Kooij, a beacon of innovation in the world of sustainable design.

Jun 13

Gianluca Traina | Contemporary Artist

We talked to Gianluca, whose practice explores synergies between art, fashion, and technology, balancing between tradition and innovation.

Jun 10

Hsieh Chen Lin | Gradient Artist

We talked to Taiwanese artist Hsieh Chen Lin (Damonxart), who explores visual perception through light and color transitions.

May 27

BUDDE | Product & Furniture Design Studio

We talked to the team at BUDDE, a design studio whose creative mind is united by Johannes' vision and Meike's business and brand expertise.

May 24

Prue Stent & Honey Long | Artist Duo

We talked to Prue Stent and Honey Long, exploring their complex relationship with femininity and natural world through a shared subjectivity

May 7

NO WORRIES JUST SHAPES | 3D & Motion Design Studio

We talked to Lina Schubert and Florentin Berger, founders of Vienna-based 3D and Motion Design Studio NO WORRIES JUST SHAPES.

Apr 28

Charlie Engman | Art Director & Photographer

We talked to Charlie Engman, Artistic Director of Collina Strada, whose work pushes the boundaries of traditional image-making.

Apr 26

Lal Batman at CI Bloom with “Blended Valley”

Blended Valley, brought to life with the creative partnership of Mercado, is at House of Brothers Lounge as part of CI Bloom.

Apr 22

Esmay Wagemans | Sci-Fi Artist

We talked to Esmay, who creates sculptures by drawing strength from her love for Sci-Fi to create futuristic scenes and modern allegories.

Apr 22

#OFFFTalks | Vallée Duhamel

At OFFF Barcelona, we met with Vallée Duhamel, who distorts reality and creates unexpected works through visual storytelling.

Apr 17

#OFFFTalks | Vincent Schwenk

We met with 3D designer Vincent Schwenk, who stands out with his colorful and fluid abstract forms, at OFFF Barcelona 2024.

Apr 11

OFFF Barcelona 2024 Highlights

Artificial intelligence, coding and typography, creative challenges, image sonification and all the highlights from OFFF 2024.

Apr 1

We are the Media Partner of OFFF Barcelona 2024

On April 4-6, we will come together with the leading names of the creative industry at Disseny Hub Barcelona.

Mar 27

Another Architecture: Atelier Caracas

We talked to Atelier Caracas, who break down common ideas and prejudices in architecture, offering new perspectives on experiencing spaces.

Mar 26

Rive Roshan | Artist Duo

We talked to Rive Roshan, who aims to create sensory experiences by exploring the interplay of light, color, space and material.

Mar 19

CROSSLUCID | Artist Collective

We talked to the CROSSLUCID team, who focus on self-discovery and digital privacy by blurring the boundaries of technology and art.

Mar 2

Taskin Goec | Mixed Reality Designer

We talked to Taskin Goec, a mixed reality designer who combines traditional and digital fashion, about his work and production practice.

Jan 20

Tino Seubert | Designer

We had a conversation with London-based industrial designer Tino Seubert about his work and production practice.

Jan 2

Marta Lapeña | Artist

We talked with Marta Lapeña, an artist whose art is influenced by her daily life experiences and the behaviors she witnesses.

Dec 21, 2023

Paul Anton + Bea Aiguabella | Artist Duo

We talked with the artist duo Paul Anton and Bea Aiguabella, who combine their artistic production in Madrid.

Dec 7, 2023

DIALOGUE: Alexis Perron-Corriveau | Product Designer

We talked with product designer Alexis Perron-Corriveau about her work and production practice.

Nov 28, 2023

DIALOGUE: FLOWGARDENZ | Creative Studio

We talked with FLOWGARDENZ, an artistic collective exploring the natural world through sound, science, design, video and performance.

Nov 15, 2023

DIALOGUE: Shinuk Suh | Multidisciplinary Artist

We talked with Shinuk Suh about his work and production practice, who works with sculptures, kinetic installations and cartoon images.

Nov 15, 2023

DIALOGUE: Julia Koerner | Architectural Designer

We talked to Julia Koerner, who works at the intersection of architecture and fashion design and is known for her innovation in 3D printing.

Nov 13, 2023

New Album by Selçuk Artut and Alp Tuğan: W.A.R

Audiovisual experience duo RAW aestheticise noise with experimental algorithmic live coding methods on their new album W.A.R.

Nov 2, 2023

DIALOGUE: Bence Magyarlaki | Sculptor

We talked with sculptor Bence Magyarlaki, who aims to reveal the connection points between architecture and body politics.

Oct 31, 2023

5 Sustainable Projects Featured at Dutch Design Week’23

We have compiled 5 sustainability-oriented green projects that stood out this year at Dutch Design Week.

Oct 31, 2023

FLEX Explores New Potentials of Natural Materials with Robotic Fabrication

We talked with Dr. Elif Erdine, who investigated the potential of active bending by bundling and bending rattan canes with robots.

Oct 12, 2023

DIALOGUE: Stine Deja | Artist

We talked with Stine who researches the effects of technological development on our psychology, living conditions and behavioural patterns.

Oct 4, 2023

DIALOGUE: Reine Paradis | Artist

We talked with Reine Paradis, who creates narrative photographs in which she stages herself as the central figure of an imaginary landscape.

Sep 22, 2023

"Patisserie Collection" Inspired by the Colourful Universe of Pastry

We talked with Studio Yellowdot founders Dilara Kan and Bodin Hon about Patisserie Collection and their collaboration with Gorbon Ceramics.

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