Randevú furniture collection with BDSM functionality by Zanda Seņkova

As public awareness grows, the stigmatisation of various taboo topics is gradually decreasing. One of these is BDSM — a set of sexual practices that involve erotic power exchange. To offer an alternative to the aggressive aesthetics of BDSM gear, which can make many people worry about being judged by others, young designer Zanda Seņkova has created the Randevú furniture collection, which has hidden BDSM functionality. For her work, Zanda received the Young Designer award at the National Design Award of Latvia 2025.

Stories - Paula Gāgane, July 2, 2025

LMDA publication showcases creative spatial practices

The Institute of Contemporary Art, Design, and Architecture (LMDA) of the Art Academy of Latvia has released a new book–catalogue titled (Re)Connected to Nature. Nature-Driven Creative Practices in Design, Architecture, and Art. Vol. 1, compiled and edited by institute researcher and architect Dina Suhanova. The publication brings together fifteen innovative, «nature-inspired» examples of spatial practices in architecture, design, and art in Latvia and the Baltics.

Theory - Editorial, June 30, 2025

Nice Touch — Zanda Seņkova

Interior and product designer Zanda Seņkova, who received the title of Young Designer at the the National Design Award of Latvia 2025, talks about an app that helps her structure her creative process.

Nice Touch - Editorial, June 27, 2025

Feminae Explorarum comics by Ingrīda Pičukāne

The comic book publisher Kuš! has released artist Ingrīda Pičukāne’s book Feminae Explorarum, in which the author hallenges expectations of femininity, offering a richly subjective and feminist perspective.

Stories - Editorial, June 26, 2025

Nice Touch — Ivars Veinbergs

In the Nice Touch section, architect and designer Ivars Veinbergs, who recently founded a new design office, .obj, talks about what he does when he hits a creative dead-end.

Nice Touch - Editorial, June 20, 2025

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