Otaku Bathtub by Tal Engel

For his bachelor’s final project, Israeli designer Tal Engel created Otaku, a bathtub inspired by the sea and traditional Asian boat-building techniques. The tub is made of a single woven veneer sheet which is pressed into shape and then coated with a polymeric material that enables it to handle more weight.

Rocco Doble pendant lamp by Antoñito y Manolín

From the studio of Antoñito y Manolín in Sevilla, Spain, comes the new Rocco Doble pendant lamp that is part of their Rocco collection of handmade lighting fixtures. Each Rocco lamp is made to order and can be customised to match specific needs and measurements.

Soumo Pouf by Simon Legald for Normann Copenhagen

Meet Sumo, the new sturdy pouf by Normann Copenhagen that brings together the best in Danish craftsmanship and materials. Designed by Simon Legald, the pouf comes in six colours and integrates parts of its manufacturing process (like stitches and buttons) into its final design. 

Noma Pop-up Restaurant in Sydney

For this year’s Noma pop-up restaurant, chef René Redzepi brings his Michelin-starred gastronomy all the way from Copenhagen to Sydney. Already fully booked for the entire 10 weeks of its duration, the Sydney pop-up creates a multifaceted Scandinavian experience, since the dining space is filled with timeless furniture by designer Hans J. Wegner {CH37 chairs and CH337 tables from Carl Hansen & Son’s collection of modern Danish classics}.

Selfportrait Mirror by Ilaria Innocenti & Giorgio Laboratore for Portego.

Presented during Ambiente in Frankfurt last month, the Selfportrait mirror by Portego acts as a bridge between the two ends of the legendary Silk Road: its pleated, hand-carved wooden handle reminds of Chinese paper fans, while the object itself has been a popular accessory for the ladies of Venice for centuries. Designed by Ilaria Innocenti and Giorgio Laboratore, the mirror is accompanied by a wooden base and a wall mount, also in wood.

Pendant light from the 2016 "Riyar" collection by Yun Fann and Shane Liu for Kamaro'an

Taiwanese design studio Kamaro’an brings together local Gangkuo artisans and young designers to create contemporary objects that reinvent traditional aesthetics and materials. Forming part of their 2016 sea-inspired collection Riyar, this pendant light features a hand-woven wave design made from the fibre of the umbrella plant, a material normally used for weaving floor mats.

New Van Gogh-inspired watercolours by Adam Lister

New York-based painter Adam Lister is known for his geometric, pixelated watercolour renditions of ubiquitous artworks and pop-culture imagery. For his latest body of work he draws inspiration from the work of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh and his vibrant colour palette.

7 Tiny Hotels from Across the World

We spotted this inspiring story by Zoe Kaplan on Interior Design which brings together an assortment of exceptionally designed small hotels from all around the world. Featured here is the Casa Fayette Hotel in Mexico by Milan-based Dimore studio {Member of Design Hotels™}.

The New INTERSECT BY LEXUS Flagship in Dubai by Wonderwall

After its hugely successful flagship in Tokyo, Lexus recently opened a second INTERSECT hub in Dubai, UAE. Designed by the Tokyo-based design firm Wonderwall, the store is a retail space, restaurant and gallery that reflects the advanced craftsmanship and refined design identity of Lexus automobiles. Original white-painted Lexus parts are embedded in the floor, while the ceiling is inspired by the desert’s undulating dune formations.

address: 7 Gate Village, Dubai International Financial Center, Dubai, UAE.

Buddha Machine - Eternal Om by Nikolay Grigoryev

Nikolay Grigoryev, of branding agency Fountain Inventions Bureau, created this online “Buddha Machine” after a trip to the Himalayas and his experiences there. The “machine” generates “Eternal Om”, and will definitely help you unwind after a long day. Click here to listen!