Read ‘Bold Design’ – Note from the editor – July/August 2025

Summer is here and with it arrives free-spirited boldness that runs through every page of this issue. From vibrant interiors punctuated with colour to curated summer escapes for the design lover, we bring together stories from Spain to China, offering something for every contemporary design sensibility.

We also take you inside some remarkable homes from the region and beyond, from a penthouse with remarkable views to a London home designed for art lovers and we explore what it would be like to be aboard the world’s largest residential yacht.

Our cover story in collaboration with Casamia is one that reflects a love for design and enduring human connection. We shed light on the long-standing partnership between Casamia and Gessi – a story that began with a shared design ethos and blossomed into a lasting friendship between two visionaries: Kader Mithani and Gian Luca Gessi. It’s a powerful reminder that when friendship and vision align, beautiful things can happen.

We’re excited to announce that we will be opening submissions for the much-awaited identity Design Awards by early August. The criteria for the design awards will seek to reward design excellence, originality, and aesthetics in the MENA region. We look forward to receiving your entries!

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