22Studio Year of The Dragon
The Dragon is the fifth of the 12-year cycle of animals that appear in the Chinese Zodiac. Interestingly in 2024, the year of the dragon symbolises wood. However, in...
The Dragon is the fifth of the 12-year cycle of animals that appear in the Chinese Zodiac. Interestingly in 2024, the year of the dragon symbolises wood. However, in...
Approximately three years ago my publisher Schiffer was deliberating whether to reprint my 3rd book ‘Luxury Design for Living’ or commission a second edition. Fortunately for me, they opted...
This April (2024) marks a significant milestone in my career as a multi-published author. My 8th book entitled ‘The Art of Luxury Design’ will be released worldwide by Schiffer...
For the last 13 years, I’ve been writing about luxury design. What has always captivated me more than anything else is the inspiration behind the product. Within the corporate...
A few weeks ago, I got the chance to review Apple’s magnificent Ultra Watch. Since then I have been wearing it for all sports activities including the gym and...
Thirty-five years ago, I graduated from Manchester University with a BA Honours degree in Design for Communication and Media Studies. In layman’s terms, I became a freelance artist, illustrating...
Like most people, I have a fascination with Science fiction and in particular the movie world. A long, long time ago in a distant universe, I vividly remember watching...
In recent decades the watch industry has been dominated by traditional mechanical movements. At the higher end of the scale, discerning collectors go crazy for timepieces with flying tourbillions,...
A few years ago, I became aware of a brand called Aventi that was making a big splash on social media. By coincidence, the founder of the company originates...