The winners of Japan Stationery Awards for 2025 tuned in— and tuned up our desks — from pens engineered with aerospace precision to notebooks bound like heirloom novels. This year's selection is a masterclass in both utility and emotional design.
Bunzaburo and the Shape of Heritage
Bunzaburo turns the quiet art of folding into a language of memory and form. Each pleat carries tradition forward—subtle, sculptural, and alive.
What I Would Take Home, ifif MilanMilan LetLet MeMe KeepKeep AnythingAnything
Fashion didn’t just show up to Milan Design Week, it took over the stage. Serra Duran Paralı followed the feeling, and picked the pieces she would bring home if she could.
Designs That Linger: Collectible Design NYC
September in New York City is a creative whirlwind, and smack in the middle of it, Collectible Design NYC takes over Manhattan’s Financial District. by Lucie Podrabska Picture this: you’re in one
At the Centre: Feuerle Collection
Antoine Remise explores Berlin’s hidden gem, the Feuerle Collection—a wartime bunker turned meditative art space where Khmer sculptures and Han Dynasty furniture emerge from darkness.
Frank Roberts on Shaping Culture and the Art of the Perfect Party
Frank Roberts, Vice President of Brand Experience at EDITION Hotels, has built an enviable career at the intersection of culture, entertainment, and hospitality.
Barcelona’s Food Scene Fights Back
Barcelona’s love affair with food is a legendary one. But in recent years, the city’s culinary reputation has taken a hit, thanks to the explosion of tourist traps serving up lackluster, overprice

Juno House: A Collective Space For Women by Women
A next-gen oasis opened its doors in the heart of Barcelona. Located inside the storied walls of the historic Farinera d'Aribau building
How unhappiness — and a bit of mistrust— is fueling the rise of populism. According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, the deeper fault line might be emotional.
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Daron Acemoğlu explores how AI agents are shifting from mere advisers to autonomous decision-makers, setting the stage for a high-stakes game of chicken—where the machines never flinch.
Can You Do Well by Doing Good?
Amid warnings of a grim future for our planet and societies, there’s always a glimmer of hope— if we’re willing to see it.
Cracking the Cultural Codes of Entrepreneurs
Understanding cultural codes around the world can help entrepreneurs better achieve success and unlock innovation.
The Diplomat’s Last Message
In his final book, “Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit,” Henry Kissinger explores how AI can empower humanity while posing profound questions about our collective future.