From ancient Japanese prints to the illustrations of Andrea Pazienza, there is a language that remains unbroken: it is the power of the graphic mark and the energy of color. Whether in a work of art or the design of an object, this “thread” teaches us that a stroke is never merely aesthetic; it is a way to take a stand and tell the story of who we are. Today, color and graphics break free from picture frames to enter our cities and homes, transforming space into a narrative that belongs to us. To design, therefore, means to give meaning to our surroundings—using color not to cover, but to reveal the personality of a place and those who inhabit it.
In Rotterdam, MVRDV uses color to keep the city’s memory alive; in New York, Snøhetta transforms a library into a symbol of rebirth after the storm; and in Hainan, TAO studio ignites a school with primary tones to spark children’s imagination. In these projects, color is not a decoration but a civil gesture that bestows joy and a sense of belonging.
If the city speaks of us all, the interior of a home takes care of the individual. We see this in the “Nest” in Berlin, where walls seem alive thanks to natural pigments; in Angelo Sanzone’s studio in Modica, where blue and green foster concentration and silence; or again in Katz Studio’s “Rive Gauche” and the Relleno restaurant, where color is the vibration guiding the user’s daily emotions.
To cherish, to rest, to dream: these are the keywords for this issue’s product selection, bringing harmony to the most intimate corners. It is an invitation to rediscover the value of relaxation through a design that accepts no compromises—where beauty is, above all, a way to feel good.