Highlights from the inaugural edition of the Design Biennale Rotterdam, featuring experimental and collectible design from local and international designers. Across the city, participants have responded to the overarching theme: “What’s Real is Unfamiliar”.

Just deserts: Exploring AlUla’s pioneering design residencies with curator Emily Marant
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What is ‘Hyakkō’? A deep dive into Japan’s thriving craft scene with curator Nagata Takahiro
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Simone Brewster on the narrative of objects. Plus: the Dominican Republic’s rising design scene
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