Schrödinger’s City imagines a post-Brexit scenario in which a new form of 'Cakeist' architecture emerges in the heart of the City of London. The project simultaneously manifests the paradoxes of the Cakeist attitude that has characterised the Brexiteers' response to EU negotiations, and exposes the illusion of a singular national identity in the 21st century.

Reflecting on Japanese culture and aesthetics, Swedish design firm Claesson Koivisto Rune created an upholstered seating collection for Italian furniture manufacturer Arflex. Bonsai’s soft, curvy shapes reference the rounded bushes and shrubs you’d find in Japanese gardens that are meticulously manicured into their cloud-like forms.

Jomo is creating modern African-themed furniture, a collection that features a variety of artistic prowess and previous experiences of the continent through culture, historical structures, architecture, traditional furniture, colors, artifacts, landscapes, wildlife, and hairstyles at Jomo Furniture. 

Inspired by her native roots in Colombia, industrial designer Carolina Ortega designed The Bamba, a collection of furniture that depicts the traditional art of Colombian weaving. 

Designer Taher Asad Bakhtiari has a unique perspective for creating modern textiles that comes from his rich heritage rooted in Iranian tribal culture. His latest collection for Bernhardt Textiles blends time-honored weaving techniques with contemporary aesthetics.