Interviews

, 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.

, 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.

, 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.

Interviews

, 02.12.20

How smart is your home, Bilgi? 

One day our homes will be so  smart  we will not call them  smart  homes anymore, just homes. At least that is what Bilgi, who works with User Experience at IKEA, predicts.  We talked to him about Inclusive Design, roller coasters and how smart his own home really is. 

, 27.11.20

Bringing food that’s good for you and the planet

It might seem like a Herculean task for us as individuals to change an energy grid from running on coal or stop the continuous use of fossil-based fuels. But we all can take small steps. Do you know a small tweak in the food we eat can help us and our environment stay healthy and sustainable? With the new food commitments, IKEA intends to do just that and bring more offerings to customers that are nutritious and tasty as always.

Interviews

, 04.11.20

How clean is the air in your home?

Clean air is a precondition for a healthy life. But frying an egg without an exhaust hood, lighting your fireplace or even cleaning your home with strong chemicals might contribute to making your indoor air just as bad as the air on the busy street outside your window. With FÖRNUFTIG, IKEA wants to offer an affordable solution for clean air.