First Look: Inside The Design Files Magazine Issue 04! In Print by Bea Taylor A sneak peek at our cover story: the eclectic family home of Melbourne creative couple Beci Orpin and Raph Rashid. Photos – Caitlin Mills. Editorial styling – Annie Portelli. Step inside an inspiring former warehouse apartment renovation with an $8k stainless […]
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If you’ve ever stared at one of Mondrian’s compositions and thought “this would make a great gear train,” congratulations, you think like a LEGO Ideas builder. The rest of us are just catching up. The Eternal Mosaic bridges the gap between abstract expressionism and mechanical engineering in a way that shouldn’t work but absolutely does,
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Retro gaming continues to inspire modern hardware projects, and the Pico-Pal handheld console is another thoughtful reinterpretation of one of the most recognizable portable gaming designs. Developed by hardware designer Peter Khouly, the handheld draws clear inspiration from the classic Nintendo Game Boy Color while integrating modern microcontrollers, wireless connectivity, and expanded functionality. Rather
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Star-Shaped Units Form a Self-Supporting Timber Structure Astral Ascent is a site-specific installation that explores the relationship between geometry, structure, and spatial perception through a modular construction system. The project, designed by Yue Fei Zheng, draws on traditional timber joinery principles, reinterpreting mortise-tenon logic within a contemporary framework based on repetition and interlocking components.
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Wildlife – Winner: “Fighting Foxes in the Rain” by Sophia Spurgin The LCE Photographer of the Year 2026 has arrived with an exciting lineup that perfectly matches the energy of London Camera Exchange’s 70th anniversary celebration. This year’s top honor went to Sophia Spurgin for “Fish Eyes,” a charming and humorous street shot taken in
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1st Place: “Amethyst Deceivers” by Tony North A walk through the woods quickly reveals that fungi are far more than a subtle presence—they’re essential to the life happening beneath our feet. This year’s International Garden Photographer of the Year competition highlights that beautifully through its World of Fungi category. Tony North won first place with
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Architecture – Winner: “Folded Passage” by Ma Shuolong The 15th Annual Mobile Photography Awards have been revealed, showcasing just how far mobile photography has come. What began as a medium for quick snapshots has evolved into a powerful form of visual storytelling. This year’s winners highlight everything from striking architectural compositions to intimate, emotional glimpses
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Absolute Prize Winner: “Fearless” by Christoph Fischer, Canada The winners of the 2026 Memorial Maria Luisa Awards have been revealed, and the collection is breathtaking. Now in its 36th edition, this prestigious global competition continues to celebrate the raw magnificence of mountains, nature, and adventure through extraordinary photography. This year’s event attracted an impressive 18,059
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The laptop market has a predictable rhythm. Apple sets the benchmark, everyone else reacts. Since the M1 MacBook Air landed in late 2020 and redrew the definition of thin-and-light computing, the entire Windows ultrabook category has essentially been running in response to that one product. Some challengers land close, most fall short on one or
The line between work and home has blurred into an architectural dialogue. Today’s hybrid living isn’t about working from the kitchen counter but about rethinking how domestic spaces support productivity and calm. Designers now aim to create environments that balance efficiency with ease, where furniture performs multiple roles without sacrificing elegance or comfort. For high-net-worth
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