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Jasper Morrison on craft's resurgence in London design scene

publication · 2026-05-14

Jasper Morrison, a British industrial designer, expressed to Dezeen that the increasing significance of craftsmanship in design, alongside a decline in commercial prospects, mirrors the atmosphere of London in the 1980s. "Designers in London are beginning to reinvent themselves," he noted. This discussion is featured in the most recent Dezeen Agenda newsletter. Additionally, the same edition highlights that the Tour Triangle skyscraper, designed by Herzog & de Meuron, has reached its maximum height in Paris, along with portable lamps created by Dutch designer Lex Pott for IKEA, and interiors designed by Maxime d'Angeac for the world's largest sailing yacht.

Key facts

  • Jasper Morrison gave an interview to Dezeen about craft in design.
  • Morrison compared the current craft trend to 1980s London.
  • The interview is featured in Dezeen Agenda newsletter.
  • Tour Triangle skyscraper by Herzog & de Meuron topped out in Paris.
  • Lex Pott designed portable lamps for IKEA.
  • Maxime d'Angeac designed interiors for the world's largest sailing yacht.
  • Dezeen Agenda is a curated weekly newsletter sent every Thursday.
  • The newsletter covers most important news highlights from Dezeen.

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Artists

Institutions

  • Dezeen
  • Dezeen Agenda
  • Vitra
  • IKEA
  • Herzog & de Meuron

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Paris
  • France

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