Dominic Wilcox on Playful Creativity

Catching up with the English artist at this year's Design Indaba for an inside look at his open-minded approach

At last month’s Design Indaba 2015 conference in Cape Town, British artist Dominic Wilcox’s humorous, engaging talk drew the most laughter, as well as audible expressions of awe and wonder. After his time on stage, the crowd’s enthusiasm didn’t wane; his book signing sessions were filled to capacity. Wilcox, who is from Sunderland in the northeast of England, has amassed a portfolio that spans a …

Interview: Nike ACG Senior Design Director Matthew Millward

Talking work with Errolson Hugh, the modern athlete and internal directives on the launch of the Spring 2015 collection

Blending complex, rich design narratives into every product is one of the reasons that, since it’s start in 1964, Nike remains one of the world’s most fascinating brands. A passion for innovation lives in the halls of the Beaverton, Oregon-based sportswear behemoth and it’s a creative culture that has made way for some of the most beloved athletic designs in history. While this spirit lives …

Studio Visit: Milan Pekař

The Czech porcelain artist explains how his simple vessels show off the unique qualities of his custom made glazes

Czech designer Milan Pekař has created beautiful objects for many years, working with a humorist style, designing porcelain ship-shaped lamps and vases that look like mini factories. Three years ago, he became an assistant of the porcelain studio at Prague Academy of Arts and Design, led by fellow Czech designer Maxim Velčovský. But Pekař also works on various personal projects—always experimenting with and exploring his …