Notes on Design – RIMOWA & The Ritual of Departure
Welcome to Notes on Design, my new quarterly column - a space for pause, perspective, and considered observation.
Observe
Curiosity in practice.
The Journal is where we share the thinking behind our work.
Through observations from around the world, original research in collaboration with industry leaders and conversations with fellow colleagues, we explore the cultural shifts, emerging trends and design thinking shaping the future of experience, luxury and the built environment.
Material Mixtape 2.0 – The Anatomy of Leather: From Pasture to Product
A collection of reflections around materiality, making, and innovation.
From Experience to Evidence: Why the Future of Retail Depends on Measuring More Than ROI
An exploration of how design, experience, heritage, loyalty and community can be measured alongside financial performance to reveal a broader definition of value in retail.
Research
Notes on Design – LOEWE & The Poetics of Making
Welcome to Notes on Design, my new quarterly column - a space for pause, perspective, and considered observation.
Observe
Material Mixtape 2.0 – Rendering Imperfections: The Digital Craft of Patina
A collection of reflections around materiality, making, and innovation.
AI in Architecture: How Design Workflows Are Changing
A reflection on how AI is reshaping architectural workflows, authorship and visualisation — while reinforcing the enduring importance of critical thinking, accountability and the physical realities of design.
Observe
Retail as Catalyst: How the Middle East Is Reframing the Cities of Tomorrow
A perspective on how cities across the Middle East are shifting from scale and spectacle towards places shaped by identity, experience and long-term relevance.
Research
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