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A motif as old as time, jewellers are once again turning to eyes for inspiration, playing on their associations with protection and wisdom.

From poisonous purgatives to Flemish masters, this rich yellow has a distinctly chequered history.

Despite being so ubiquitous, glass remains a tantalising enigma. An amorphous liquid structure with the touch and feel of a solid, this unique and mysterious material continues to inspire.

Sober colours, cold metals and stone, an emphasis on performance; new directions in kitchens are heading into distinctly masculine territory.

A comprehensive, eight-page guide with all the essential take-home messages from this year’s Milan Design Week: Overview, Key Materials, Colours and Combinations.

In this new series we discover the people who inspire and inform colour directions. Here we look at painter John Singer Sargent.

Diverse themes were explored at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show; health, history, diversity, sustainability and fantasy, all inspired both soft and hard landscaping.

2025 Design Direction, LAND. Applications in Seating, Biodiversity Projects, Accessories, Textiles and Retail.

2025 Design Direction, SOUL. Applications in Accessories, Textiles, Lighting, Retail and Furniture.