The white T-shirts and trousers worn by torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay have been made from recycled plastic bottles collected by Coca-Cola. Read More

The new book ‘Meaningful Stuff: Design That Lasts’ examines how product design can move from planned obsolescence to a new model of repair, reuse, and longevity. Read More

The JSW x AD Prize for Contemporary Craftsmanship 2021 is awarded to Bangalore-based designer Sandeep Sangaru, for his efforts in reviving two ancient wood-working crafts from Kashmir, and Dehradun-based Japanese weaver Chiaki Maki Read More

From Paris to the Amazon, fire has been a recurring feature in the news over the last couple of years. As the theme for the ninth instalment of the Prix Pictet, it serves as a timely topic for discussion. Read More

Unexpected connections and a seamless interface with technology that prioritises well-being manifest in the design of this retail store in New York by Suchi Reddy-led Reddymade. Read More

UK department store John Lewis has revealed its plans to become a residential landlord by converting its own shop car parks into rental housing across the UK. Read More

Ikea has launched its first ever shopping app in India. The Drum checks out its plans in the world’s second-most populous country, finding out how its strategy offers access to the brand via a combination of flagship stores, smaller city-center shops and, now, online platforms. Read More