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20 Architecture and Design Blogs and Magazines You Should Follow
The founders of Clap Studio share a list of blogs and magazines that deliver a daily dose of inspiration
What can I do to get my creative juices flowing? We ask ourselves this question several times a day, especially when there’s pressure to create. How to keep our creativity afloat can get philosophical, but, in reality, the solution is simple: find references!
Sourcing references means connecting with new ideas, concepts, projects, professionals, techniques, and expressions. Mixing everything together is sure to result in something unique, vibrant, and creative.
To help you get your creative juices flowing, Jordi and Ángela, the founders of Clap Studio (@clapstudio), have drawn up a list of go-to blogs and magazines that deliver a daily dose of inspiration. Enjoy!
Dezeen
Dezeen is one of the world's most popular architecture and design magazines and offers curated content for professionals and individuals interested in these creative fields. The magazine features projects from around the world and sets out to create a global design community.
Apartamento Magazine
If you are looking for inspiration for an interior design project, this title is a go-to global source. Published biannually in Barcelona since 2008, it presents a rich mix of international trends, analysis, and interviews with prominent artists and professionals.
designboom
Founded in 1999, designboom is the first and most popular digital magazine focusing on architecture and design. It publishes daily content ranging from videos to news, analysis, and trends. It is ideal for professionals and creatives.
IGNANT
IGNANT is an award-winning online digital magazine covering the most important developments in the world of art, design, photography, tourism, and architecture. It is a great source for visual references.
Wallpaper*
Dedicated to covering the hottest and most interesting topics related to design, architecture, interior design, fashion, art, and contemporary style, this magazine deserves a top spot on your reading list. As well as news coverage, you'll find trend analysis and features on projects from around the world.
Freunden von Freunden | Friends of Friends
Friends of Friends was founded in 2009 and provides a platform for creativity and inspiration. You'll discover in-depth content, essays, artist profiles, and a series of interviews with creatives who are making a difference on a global scale.
Thisispaper
This blog aims to connect and share the most interesting stories, places, and people across the world. With this goal in mind, Thisispaper produces inspiring content, presents unique themes, and shares news on design, art, the future, and contemporary life.
Openhouse
If you're looking for a guide that offers more in-depth and collectible content, Openhouse is for you. This magazine is published twice a year and covers topics such as art, design, culture, and architecture.
CEREAL
Created in the UK, this biannual magazine publishes interviews and articles on design, art, and fashion.
Kinfolk
Launched in 2011, Kinfolk is a British magazine that mixes digital and print and is sold in over 100 countries. It is the perfect place to find information and reference material relating to design, fashion, spaces, art and culture, gastronomy, music, and tourism.
NOWNESS
NOWNESS is known for its inspiring and powerful video content. It aims to celebrate creative excellence through the art of storytelling, celebrating the most extraordinary things in everyday life. You should definitely be following this blog!
Neo2 Magazine
Neo2 is a Spanish design and fashion magazine that has been on the market for more than 20 years, offering rich and diverse content. It is published monthly in print and online.
Interior Design Magazine
This blog is ideal for those who want to keep up to date with everything that is happening in the world of interior design, as well as follow trends, innovative projects, and new businesses. Interior Design Magazine, which has been around for more than 80 years, is a high-quality, incredibly reliable source.
AD Spain
This is a magazine for those who love design, art, architecture, and decoration. It also covers culture, tourism, and lifestyle news.
Divisare
Divisare, founded in Rome in 1988, is the largest online library of carefully curated contemporary architecture.
MOCO LOCO
This magazine, dedicated to modern and contemporary architecture and design, offers diverse content and rich information. Topics covered include residential architecture, interior design, lighting, and furniture. In addition to news, you will find reviews and recommendations for products and services.
ArchDaily
It’s impossible to talk about architecture without mentioning this blog. It offers a wide range of content, including news from the world of architecture to projects, products, events, interviews, competitions, opinion articles, analysis, and everything you can imagine about the world of architects and designers.
FRAME
What sets FRAME apart is its product design content, which goes beyond traditional architecture and interior design. Created in 1997 in Amsterdam, it is an excellent source of inspiration and trends.
Dwell
Dwell is an inspirational and collaborative platform for designers, architects and design and architecture lovers. You will find references, inspirational projects, interviews, lists, trends, and expert opinions.
Casa Cor
Last but not least, at Domestika, we recommend Casa Cor magazine, one of the most important publications in Latin America. Published in Portuguese, this title covers news in architecture, design, landscaping, and interiors. In addition to publishing the magazine and running the website, Casa Cor also organizes an exhibition every year presenting current trends and projects by renowned professionals.
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English version by @eloise_edgington.
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4 comments
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