Design Reviews

Simone Hutsch

Architecture Photography

Monday, 1 June 2026

FOG

This series captures vast architectural pieces in surreal, foggy landscapes, blurring the line between reality and dreams. The landscape images were captured in California, USA, using an iPhone 14, while the architectural elements were photographed across various locations across Europe. Each architectural piece was shot independently from the landscapes. Achieving the correct perspective in both sets of images was necessary and a significant challenge to ensure seamless compositions.

Martin Hoffmann

Photography

Sunday, 31 May 2026

Foggy Mornings

The photo series Foggy Mornings explores the seemingly unattractive and depressive qualities of a dark season dominated by omnipresent grey. Through a deliberate confrontation with fog covered, often low contrast scenery, the project develops a calm and atmospheric aesthetic. Reduced light, subtle colour nuances and clear composition transform supposedly unappealing motifs into poetic visual spaces, opening up a new, reconciliatory perception of the surroundings. Each image tells a story while leaving room for personal reflection.

Ismail Niyaz Mohamed

Photography

Saturday, 30 May 2026

Bella Six

Bathed in the golden glow of Maldivian sunrises, Bella Six emerges as a private world of elegance and indulgence at Madifushi Private Island. Conceived as a refined sanctuary for women, the villa offers an atmosphere where freedom, celebration, and connection unfold effortlessly. Every corner invites slow mornings, champagne afternoons, and starlit conversations. Here, luxury is not merely seen but felt, expressed through attentive service, expansive privacy, and a setting that encourages guests to unwind, celebrate, and create unforgettable memories in complete seclusion.

Masaki Hirokawa

Photo Collage

Friday, 29 May 2026

Peace

The design concepts conveyed by this collage are balance and harmony. Each of the hands around the woman reinforces the presence of the others, and the design falls apart if any of the hands are missing or placed out of balance. The woman and the multiple hands around her were conceived as an integrated design. Because each source material differs in size, brightness, and color from the others, each hand was manipulated individually to create a sense of coherence. This work gives form to a design hierarchy based on equality, as its title suggests.

Maja Zińczuk

Photography

Thursday, 28 May 2026

Liminalis

This photographic project explores the Biebrza Valley, one of Europe's last vast wetland landscapes. Through images of mist, reflections, and shifting light, the series observes the quiet transformations of the marshes and the fragile rhythms of this ecosystem. Moving between documentary attention and a contemplative visual language, the photographs invite a slower way of looking and encourage deeper sensitivity to subtle environmental change. By focusing on atmosphere, silence, and the passing of time, the project reflects on the delicate balance between nature, memory, and human presence.

Martin Hoffmann

Photographs

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

Fast Women

The photo series shows the theme of women and racing cars from a new perspective. Instead of being a decorative element, the woman appears as a self-confident personality in a technical environment. Each image conveys determination, coolness and lightness, while subtly resonating vulnerability. The body language retains a natural elegance. The clear image composition and targeted play with blurring direct the eye and create emotions. For a balanced tension, the warm basic tone of the shots is contrasted in part by a technical coolness. Overall, the motifs radiate a calm, focussed atmosphere.

Design interview of the day

Special Coverage

Monday, 25 May 2026

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