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The article features designer Adam Blencowe and graphic designer Marine Duroselle and their project, the Motley Rug Collection of three felted rugs, which launched at Clerkenwell London's Design Undefined during the 2016 London Design Festival. Topics include the educational and career background of Blencowe, how Blencowe and Duroselle met at the Royal College of Art, and how the perception of color changed through the process of their collaboration.

The article describes the typical day of designer Max Lamb.

The article reviews the art exhibition "Lucy + Jorge Orta: Food" featuring work of artists Lucy Orta and Jorge Orta, held at the City Gallery and Museum in Peterborough, England from September 10-December 4, 2016.

The article reviews the art exhibition "Simone ten Hompel: Confluence" held at the Ruthin Craft Centre in Ruthin, Wales from October 1-November 27, 2016 featuring work of artist Simone ten Hompel.

The article focuses on furniture designer Mark Laban who did masters in furniture design. It mentions that Laban creates three-dimensional patterns on underside of the seats, backs and legs using computerized numerical control (CNC) machine. It informs that Laban's work is being exhibited in the "Future Heritage" at Decorex curated by Corinne Julius.

The article profiles Harry Handelsman, founder of the real estate development company Manhattan Loft Corp. (MLC) and the man in charge of the development of the Midland Grand hotel at the Saint Pancras railway station in London, England. Handelsman started MLC in 1992. The major development projects of MLC and the details of Handelsman's plan for the Midland Grand are discussed in the article.

The article presents a speech by Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libyan leader Muammar al-Qaddafi, delivered at the ancient Greek gymnasium at Cyrene, Libya, in which he emphasized the bad experience with some other journalists during the revenge explosion of the U.S. for the alleged bombing of Libya to Berlin.

The article highlights temporary structures at the 2007 Glastonbury Festival in England. The festival offers attendees and inhabitants the chance to live in different ways, according to preference, finances and circumstance.The Trailer Park of chrome-finished Airstreams provides 24-hour butler service. Other families have their own slightly suburban camping areas.

The article dsecribes the architectural designs and plans for the Shetland Museum and Archives by architectural firm BDP, with structural engineer Woolgar Hunter, for the Shetland Island Council in Scotland. The vision for the design was something that would resonate, echo, reflect the firm's architecture and the architecture of Lerwick.

The article examines the architectural design created by architectural firm Wandel Hoefer Lorch for the new Jewish Community of Munich and Upper Bavaria's synagogue in Munich, Germany in 2007. It includes information on the key features and specifications of the synagogue, as well as design credits for the project.

The article describes the architectural design and details of a modern house in Tudor Lavenham by the London, England-based architectural firm Project Orange for client James Soane and Christopher Ash. The building's roof height matched its neighbor two doors up the hill and constructed with a steel and timber frame. The doors and window frames are made from oak that has been treated with boiled linseed oil and will go grey with age.

The article profiles Canadian-born architect Jamie Fobert who arrived in Great Britain in 1988. One of his first projects, while working with David Chipperfield, was a house of fashion photographer Nick Knight. He believes that the problem with some museum buildings is that architecture is considered to be more essential to the architect than whether the space works.

The article features the St. Anne's Sure Start children and community center developed by DSHDA Architects in Colchester, England. The center is a government finance project that aims to achieve better results for children, parents and communities by offering childcare facilities, parents' training and local jobs. It has an outdoor play area as well as windows that provide an impression of transparency and privacy and a corridor that links the entrance to the foundling hospital.

The article reviews the art exhibition "Kate Malone: Inspired by Waddesdon" held at the Waddesdon Manor in Aylesbury, England from June 8-October 16, 2016.

The article reviews the London Craft Week festival held in London, England from May 3-7, 2016 which featured several works by various people including ceramist Michael Eden, artist David Degreef-Mounier, and shoe designer Georgina Goodman.

The article discusses the architectural design of the New Street Station in Birmingham, designed by architects Alejandro Zaera-Polo of the firm Alejandro Zaera-Polo & Maider Llaguno Architecture (AZPML).

The article reviews the exhibition "In the making: Ruskin, Creativity and Craftsmanship," at the Millennium Gallery in Sheffield, England on from January 23 to June 5, 2016.

The article offers information on designer Alice Potts and the use of crystals on garments in her artworks. Topics discussed include the garments exhibited at an exhibition at the Royal College of Art in Great Britain; her education in textile work; and her work with biomaterials in her art. Also mentioned is her process of creating crystals.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses the contents within the issue, including articles on topics such as the works of designer-maker James Shaw, porcelain maker Hitomi Hosono, and the work of fashion graduate Alice Potts with bio-engineers at Imperial College.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses the contents within the issue including articles on topics such as the LOEWE Craft Prize, craft making's relationship with time, and artist Caron Penney.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses the contents within the issue including articles on topics such as the London Craft Week, ceramists James Waters and Tilla Waters, and the Real to Reel film festival.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses the contents within the issue including articles on topics such as the environmental policy of the government in Great Britain, the need to find alternatives for polymers, and hand-made artworks.

The article reviews the exhibition Laura Ellen Bacon: Rooted in Instinct at National Centre for Craft & Design in Sleaford, England from October 21, 2017 to January 14, 2018, featuring the works of artist Laura Ellen Bacon.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various topics within the issue including comment on the performance piece of artist Sonya Clark, weaving of wool; and importance of common craft to the manufacturing industry.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various topics within the issue including opening of art exhibition at the Design Museum by car manufacturer Ferrari, fraught relationship between baking, art and homophobia, and working experience of furniture designer Luke Hughes.

An introduction to a series of articles focusing upon Christmas gifts, dealing with topics including Christmas markets and fairs to be held in winter 2014, the work of the ceramic artist Roger Law and the work of the Italian designer Ettore Sottsass.

The article discusses the Mima Jewellery Gallery at mima (Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art), located in Middlesbrough, England, which will feature works by artists including Geoff Roberts, Wendy Ramshaw and Caroline Broadhead, starting on October 4, 2014.

The article examines the life and work of the contemporary Costa Rican artist Juli Bolaños-Durman. Particular focus is given to her work in glass art. Additional topics discussed include her studies in graphic design, her time spent at the Edinburgh, Scotland, and insights on her artistic techniques.

The article offers information on Woman's Hour Craft Prize. Topics discussed include gamut of materials and techniques, from Laura Ellen Bacon’s architecturally scaled willow weaving to darned interventions of Celia Pym; artists Peter Marigold and Caren Hartley consider themselves to belong at the more functional industrial, design end of the creative dial; and cash prize winner for the 2017 would be announced on November 8, 2017.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various topics within the issue including working of artist Ian McIntyre with teapot manufacturers Cauldon Ceramics; Woman’s Hour Craft Prize; and farewell to columnists Patricia van den Akker.

An introduction to articles published within the issue is presented, including a feature on designer Pascal Anson and another on an essay which illustrates why play should be considered a serious business.

The article reviews the exhibitions "Hello, Robot. Design Between Human and Machine" at the Vitra Design Museum in Basel, Switzerland from February 11 through May 14, 2017 and "Robots" at the Science Museum in London, England from February 8 through September 3, 2017.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including designer Tom Raffield, leathermaker Bill Amberg, and challenges experienced by artists and makers with studio space.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various topics within the issue including project of designer Sebstian Conran, conversation with textile innovator Elaine Ng, and interaction with designer Maarten Baas and his coworker Bas den Herder.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses various reports published within the issue, including Garth Clark's re-examination of the work of U.S. artist Ken Price, another featuring Peter Marigold, who trained as a sculptor before studying on the Design Products course at the Royal College Art, and renowned designer Jasper Morrison's examination of an extraordinary collection of objects he found at the Museum of Ethnology in Lisbon, Portugal.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to Grant Gibson's editorial related to tacit knowledge in a previous issue.

An introduction to the section of the journal is presented in which the editor discusses various articles within the issue on topics including shopping habit of artists such as Jennifer Lee; art fairs during Christmas; and craft-related books.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various articles within the issue on topics including designer-maker Mark Laban, and the Crafts Council's Make:Shift conference to be held in Manchester, England in November 2016.

The article focuses on architectural structure "Double Space for BMW" designed by British designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby for automobile manufacturer BMW which was showcased in London Design Festival -2014 and it states it reflects Precision and poetry in motion.

The article profiles designer Marcin Rusak, a student at the British Royal College of Art, focusing on his graduating project inspired by flowers. Information is provided on his family history, childhood in Poland, and previous education at the University of Warsaw. Particular attention is given to "Flower Monster," his three-dimensional (3D) printed artwork.

The article reviews the exhibition "useful + beautiful: Contemporary Design for the Home" at the Geffrye Museum of the Home in London, England, from 29 April to 25 August 2014.

The article focuses on the interior design of Studio Toogood aimed at launching the Petit h, an offshoot of the Hermès brand, on Bond Street in London, England.

The article profiles designer and artist Xenia Moseley. Topics include her study of interior architecture, her handicraft project "Journeywoman," and her mentoring by artist Gareth Neal. Her inspiration by boat-maker Ryan Kearley is noted. She discusses craft as a career, noting the need for funding for her projects.

An exhibition review is presented for the British Ceramics Biennial 2013 at various locations in Stoke-on-Trent, England from September 28 to November 10, 2013.

Several letters to the editor are presented on various topics including an inquiry about an Intel DZ79SR motherboard, an inquiry about the ratings the journal gives out, and a response to the journal's editorial column in the July 2013 issue.

The article focuses on Brazilian designer and artist Paulo Goldstein. The article discusses his work "Repair is Beautiful" at the COLLECT art fair, his education at Central Saint Martins in London, England and his work commissioned by the head of Central Saint Martins, Jeremy Till. The article goes on to discuss his project for the National Centre for Crafts and Design in Sleaford, England.

The article presents a profile and discusses the work of the British letter-cutter Thomas Appleton. The author notes that Appleton turned to letter-cutting after earning a degree in music. He began his stone-cutting education while working with Richard Kindersley, before taking a course at Building Crafts College in London, England. Comments by Appleton are presented.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues, including a review of the System Mechanic software by developer Iolo in the February 2013 issue, a review of the Creative Z series sound card in the February 2013 issue and another on the problems of building a personal computer using Windows 7 operating system.