IKEA Today

, 25.02.21

Per and Bastian on giving iconic objects a new function

Humans since 1982, Stockholm-based Per Emanuelsson and Bastian Bischoff, aren’t much for labels. Rather than calling themselves designers, artists or engineers, they want to be free to focus on the multifaceted nature of being human, in any way they like.

, 23.02.21

Experimenting with loops for that fuzzy feeling

She wanted something that gives you a fuzzy tingly feeling when you walk on it. IKEA designer Akanksha Deo started experimenting with different kinds of yarn and wool for a rug together with Indian artisans. This is how they came up with a new loop technique and combined different Indian textile traditions and textiles for the coming collection LOKALT.

, 18.02.21

Stefan on basing his artwork on drawings

Wherever Stefan Marx goes, he brings a pen and paper. The Berlin-based artist draws all the time, wherever he is. Nowadays, he even has a small studio setup that he can take with him when he travels.

, 11.02.21

Putting the Allen key at the centre of attention

Tokyo-based 3D-design group Gelchop transforms no-name design products into readymade art objects – turning the original meaning or application on its head.

, 09.02.21

The business of the future? It’s fair and inclusive

Since 2012, IKEA has been collaborating with social businesses – pioneers with the ambition to create an ethical business in all dimensions. This is the story of business done differently, aiming to create 95,000 jobs that positively impact 500,000 lives.

, 05.02.21

Design a home to get to the top of your game

Are you a streamer, or is gaming your study break of choice? The gaming world is not a homogenous one. When Sofia and Luis from IKEA, together with Republic of Gamers, workshopped with gamers in China, they learned what high-level gamers need, and what people want when gaming needs to fit into a corner in the living room.

, 04.02.21

Sabine Marcelis on changing a room with art

Rotterdam-based designer Sabine Marcelis lives her life with her eyes wide open, always on the lookout for magical moments – in the real world and her work. The way the water glistens when light hits it a certain way may very well be the start of a new project.

, 03.02.21

Nishant on turning plastic bottles into artificial sheepskins

Polyester is one of the most popular synthetic fibres in the world. For decades, it’s been used in everything from packaging to garments. But virgin polyester doesn’t live up to IKEA’s sustainability requirements to reach the ambitious goal of being a circular business by 2030. We talked to Caroline and Nishant about material innovation and a more sustainable artificial sheepskin.

, 28.01.21

Daniel Arsham on manipulating the idea of architecture

Multidisciplinary American artist Daniel Arsham straddles the line between art, performance and architecture – which he manipulates and makes behave in unexpected ways.

Experimenting with loops for that fuzzy feeling

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