Inspirations. Pathways into the future through design, food, architecture and art.

One of the first museums dedicated exclusively to design, the Vitra Design Museum is located on a campus dotted with architectural wonders and houses 20,000 pieces by some of the world’s masters in the discipline.

David Meagher, managing editor of the architecture and design publication The Local Project and one of Australia’s most experienced premium lifestyle editors, shares his insights on the trends shaping our kitchens today – and how these choices reflect broader societal shifts.

Henry Timi is the mind behind one of the most enigmatic yet influential brands in the Italian creative scene: the eponymous HENRYTIMI. As an artist and craftsman with a radical style, he is a devotee of raw materials and a lover of beauty.

Sophie Dries sees beauty in imperfection – in the raw edge of a surface, the quiet traces of time, the tension between opulence and the everyday. In her eyes, design isn’t about perfection but discovery, contradiction and play. Here, she shares why design should always leave room for surprise.

If V-ZUG looks like V-ZUG, much of the credit goes to Martin von Freeden, the designer behind the distinctive look and feel of many products, most notably the iconic Excellence Line. Born in Argentina and now based in Zug, he leads a team of industrial designers and UX specialists, with a clear vision of what design means for the company – and he’s not afraid to define beauty as function.

One of the most influential designers of our time joins forces with an iconic design magazine to present a unique vision of the home. This year’s Elle Decor Italia exhibition at Palazzo Bovara, a longstanding highlight of Milan Design Week, is curated by Patricia Urquiola.