The 20/21 Journal

“My generation of designers were idealists. We really believed we could make a difference to Britain by producing well-designed products.” - William Plunkett

“You don't think your way to creative work. You work your way to creative thinking.” - George Nelson

“A good design should fulfil its purpose well, be soundly constructed and should express in its design this purpose and construction.”- Robin Day

“Good design is the sum of a designer’s experience. It results from the ability to analyse and solve problems through organised thinking and imagination.” - Florence Knoll

Exploring the enduring work of Chushin Kobo and Hisanori Masuda’s vision for a “new tradition”, where Japanese casting techniques are reinterpreted through contemporary design and everyday use.

Join us in-store on Wednesday 13th May for a Carl Hansen & Søn weaving demonstration.

3rd May 2026, marks the 75th anniversary of the Festival of Britain—a landmark national exhibition held in 1951 that celebrated the past, present, and future of British achievements.

From 20–26 April, the historic Salone del Mobile transformed Milan into the global epicentre of design. Discover some of our highlights from the 64th edition of Milan design week 2026.

"My goal is to create items that serve people and give them the leading role, instead of forcing them to adapt to the items."- Børge Mogensen

"I’m not an architect; I’m not an engineer – I’m a factory man." - Jean Prouvé

"The good chair is a task one is never completely done with." - Hans J. Wegner

Earlier this month, we were delighted to host the UK launch of the HAY Outdoor Market by Jasper Morrison Shop - join us behind the scenes. 

The HAY Outdoor Market by Jasper Morrison Shop is a carefully curated selection of outdoor essentials that brings together honest, functional design with a thoughtful aesthetic.

“Delete, delete, delete and at the end find the core aspect of the design.”— Achille Castiglioni

To mark the launch of Deville, the new outdoor range designed by Julien Renault for HAY, we spoke with the Brussels-based designer to talk process, materials, and the thinking behind furniture made...