Word of Mouth: Tokyo

Design stops that highlight the wonders of the Japanese capital

Presented in partnership with MoMA Design Store

No other city captivates with the same balance of intensity and reverence that’s found in Tokyo. It was developed to meet the unique needs of its inhabitants and in doing so created such a distinct culture that among the chaotic intersections and old-world back alleys surprising discoveries lurk around every corner. Design thoroughly roots itself in the Japanese way of life and Tokyo is a …

Lexus Design Award 2019 Winner: Lisa Marks’ Algorithmic Lace

Tradition meets tech and wellbeing with this innovative 3D lace

Presented in partnership with Lexus

“There’s a long history of things that are maybe more ‘feminine’ mediums being devalued”

Milan Design Week 2019: The Lexus Design Award

Innovators of today who are sure to improve our tomorrow

Presented in partnership with Lexus

Founded in 2013, the Lexus Design Award continues to seek out and acknowledge innovative and ambitious work by some of the world’s most promising young designers. 2019’s goal is no different yet the program is like nothing we’ve seen before—this year’s participants were encouraged to follow the guiding principles behind the Lexus brand: to anticipate, innovative, captivate and produce for the future. The designs highlighted …