• London Lumiere

    The capital has been seen in a new light, thanks to a host of talented lights artists and the creative guidance of Artichoke which brought its Lumiere light festival to London.

  • One to Watch

    Bethany Koby and Daniel Hirschmann are Technology Will Save Us; aiming to ‘spark the creative imagination’ with its award-winning DIY Kits and digital tools.

  • Retail case studies

    We take an in-depth look at four very different retail environments, from a food and drink outlet that sells records to an order-only clothing store, a refill shop and more.

  • Retail Q&A with Ian Taylor

    Head of retail for SPAR, the independent retailers group, Ian Taylor discusses the role the smaller store can play in the community.

  • What a carry-on

    Stephen Hitchins travels through history to trace the evolution of luggage from its earliest form to the new smart case.

  • Talking Points

    Fiona Livingston discusses the issues and challenges to be met in translating a digital brand into a 3D bricks-and-mortar space.

  • Workspace Invaders

    In a forward-looking workshop run by charity Open-City for HÅG, London school kids envisaged the workspace they would want to be working in when their time comes...

  • Dare to dream

    The chance to dream – something designers are rarely offered in the name of productive work. Veronica Simpson uncovers some inspiring examples of schemes – even countries – that offer support for unfettered creativity.

  • Mondadori Megastore, Milan, by Migliore & Servetto

    The design for this three-storey book store takes book selling to new heights for the Italian retailer, with 600 outlets around the country.

  • Retail Focus: The day of the little shops returns

    With changes in shopping behaviours and some financial help, the day of the little shops may be having a welcome resurgence...