Design Quarterly

Design Quarterly featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 
Cali Drinking Glass

Florian Seidl Drinking Glass Kitchenware Saturday, 14 November 2026

Cali

The Cali glassware series, a creation by Officina Endorfino, blends personality with functionality. Its stackable design not only extends the product line but also subtly evokes the elegance of a chalice. The series features three distinct sizes, all crafted from borosilicate glass. This material allows for various color combinations and its unique properties create captivating reflections, playing with perceptions of volume, weight, and gravity. Additionally, the product packaging is made from recycled cardboard.

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Lena Cookware Set

Kerim Korkmaz Cookware Set Kitchenware Friday, 13 November 2026

Lena

Lena is an eight-piece cookware set designed for home cooking. The set includes pots of 18, 20 and 26 centimetres, a 26 centimetre pan and matching lids. Each lid holds a stainless steel strip with holes of different sizes, so food can be strained without extra tools. The lid can be rotated to close the perforated sections and keep steam inside the body. The body and the lids have rounded contours and a scratch-resistant ceramic coating that is easy to clean. Heat-resistant Bakelite handles provide a comfortable grip.

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Redesign of Kurojyoka Drinkware

Yuki Ijichi Drinkware Kitchenware Thursday, 12 November 2026

Redesign of Kurojyoka

This is a redesign of the kurojyoka, a traditional Kagoshima shochu ceramic teapot, to fit modern lifestyles. The traditional Kurojyoka was formed based on the Japanese hearth heating system, and its shape has remained the same despite changing lifestyles. This project is a continuation of Kagoshima's shochu culture and traditional craftsmanship by modifying this aspect and updating the kurojyoka to fit modern lifestyles.

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Lagoon Kitchen

Yilmaz Dogan Kitchen Kitchen Furniture Wednesday, 11 November 2026

Lagoon

Lagoon is a kitchen design inspired by the dance of blue-green Aegean waves on pearl coral reefs and the mystical collision of waves merging with golden sand grains. It reflects the harmony of Greek temple architecture, mythology, and the bond of nature and light. Hellenistic carvings, bronze accents, and handcrafted cabinet doors with gold leaf and blue paint evoke a mythic aesthetic. Constructed from solid wood, lacquered finishes and Volakas marble, it integrates technologies like single-finger door systems, automated drawers, and adjustable lighting, blending tradition with modern comfort.

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Phantox Pro Coffee Grinder

Mavo Coffee Grinder Kitchenware Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Phantox Pro

Phantox Pro is a manual coffee grinder. The adjustment dial is inspired by camera lens apertures and works within a 360 degree rotation. The dial offers 12 main settings, each divided into 10 finer notches, giving 120 positions for hyperfine adjustment. Markings beneath the dial guide the choice of setting for each coffee type, from espresso to cold brew. The Starblade burr, 45 mm in diameter with 160 spikes, pierces the beans before cutting. The metal casing is produced by 5 axis CNC machining.

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Seamless One Cabinet System

Kris Lin Cabinet System Kitchen Furniture Monday, 9 November 2026

Seamless One

Seamless One presents a complete kitchen cabinet system developed by Kris Lin International Design in collaboration with Goldreif. A seamless monolithic stainless steel surface ensures precision, durability, and visual clarity, while diamond cut edges and an anti fingerprint finish enhance tactile quality and ease of maintenance. The system integrates washing, preparation, and cooking into one continuous interface. Handleless electric drawers and concealed multi scale storage create a clean and unified expression, redefining the kitchen as an efficient and organized living interface.

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Designer of the Day

Designer of the DaySpecial CoverageSaturday, 7 November 2026

World's Best Designers, Artists and Architects.

Good design deserves great recognition. Everyday, we are pleased to feature talented designers who create original and innovative designs, amazing architecture, stylish fashion and creative graphics. Today, we are presenting you one of the World’s greatest designers. Checkout an award-winning design portfolio today and get inspired.

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