Tomas Kral Project Design helped Foundry Collection develop this series of objects inspired by - of all things - a clown's nose. 

Almost everyone who has grown up in the Caribbean is familiar with the smoky spiral of the cockset which is burned at night to keep mosquitoes away.

Osengwa

The Ayo Bench was designed by Josh Egesi, who founded his interdisciplinary design studio, Ike and Sons, in Lagos in 2021.

Confused is the right way to put it.

When we first came across these brightly coloured ceramic vessels from Cape Town-based creative studio MUTI, we were captivated by the bright colours and abstract designs. Only upon further research did we discover the pieces are actually 3-D renderings.

Born and raised in Bermuda, jeweller Melanie Eddy - who has lived and worked in London for the past two decades - is now the subject of a special exhibition at the Bermuda National Gallery.

The curated works of Kenyan-born British artist Dame Magdalene Odundo, celebrated for her hand-built vessels which often speak to her cultural heritage, are currently on display at Houghton Hall, one of England's finest historical estates. Taking centre stage is a monumental piece the result of Odundo’s time as the artist in residence at Wedgwood, the iconic British porcelain manufacturer. 

For us this series of beautiful and colourful coffee tables and a single totem sculpture give off a jolie laide vibe - with shades of 1980s Memphis design. 

We haven't done a weird but wonderful story in a long time, so who better to get back into the swing of things with than this rose-shaped bag in black pebble grained leather from Thom Browne?

These renderings of Saut D’Eau House (which we wrote about here) were commissioned by the architectural studio Ackee Workshop to help visualize the serene, open plan residence which is scheduled to break ground in 2025.

Interlockables collection, designed by New York-based design brand House of RoRo is a wonderful mix of whimsy and function. Founded by interior designer Anne-Sophie Rosseel (who also founded Rosseel Studio), the child-sized line of furniture is designed to coexist harmoniously in so-called adult spaces and has been developed using sustainable processes intended to reduce overconsumption.