Editorial
Explore the latest projects across design, art, music and architecture. Form & Trace create editorial content for publications, brands and cultural organisations - from interviews and reviews, to artist profiles and deep-dive features. We uncover the people, perspectives and ideas shaping contemporary culture. Curated by Jennifer Ring.
designboom: Alternative Matter
How can material innovation and unexpected forms bring joy to the homes we inhabit every day? Designers Laura Bethan Wood, Max Lamb and Andu Masebo are rethinking materials from radical new perspectives. In rejection of uniformity, the home of today becomes a vehicle for pleasure, personality and creative liberation.
Clash: The Road To RALLY
Now in its fourth year, RALLY, the one-day festival in South London, has made a name for itself as a champion of DIY culture, promoting the discovery of boundary-pushing artists and providing a platform for grassroots talent. Bringing together a programme spanning diverse disciplines, from post-punk and trip-hop to spoken word, RALLY is a space for experimentation and expression beyond the typical mass-market festival.
The London Listening Bars Redesigning How We Go Out
An alternative to the traditional restaurant model, London’s audiophile movement is showing no signs of slowing down. Inspired by the Japanese hi-fi bar concept, a new wave of venues including Jazu bar, Bambi, Hausu and Space Talk are changing the way we go out.

