Jana Vaterková Ťapaj has received a prestigious award for her work inspired by her native Orava. In an exclusive interview, she reveals what this success means to her. Ingrid Ondrejičková Soboslayová explores Zuzana Šebekova’s design as a space for ecological and ethical alternatives that open up new possibilities for experimenting with textiles. Petra Huraiová (FAD STU) presents the Beyond Glass collection, which follows on from the Flowers for Slovakia platform and is based on the memories of ten designers. Vladimír Kovařík evaluates the bioWdesign TUZVO research project through the exhibitions “Like a tree in the wind” and bioWellbeing, which were presented on the international stage. Noam Toran reveals his worlds in which he explores stories, myths and collective memories. Jozef Eduard Masarik reveals his starting points, attitudes and plans for the near future. Katarína Hubová and Adriena Pekárová map the path to establishing today’s design museum with Ľubomír Longauer. The iconic T2403 armchair by Viliam Chlebo is analyzed by Silvia Kružliaková. The Radiojournal Palace in Bratislava, the first specialized building for radio broadcasting, now hosts cultural institutions. Its history is described by Soňa Ščepánová. The main messages: design focused on the planet and designers as active agents of change. More about the conclusions of the congress is provided by Silvia C. Bárdová. The headline fonts were created by Tereza Umlaufová.

Editorial / Jana Oravcová
An Award Presents a Point in Career Against Which You May Rest. Interview with Jana Vaterková Ťapaj / Jana Oravcová
Zuzana Šebeková – EVOLVING TEXTILE PRINTS_ / Ingrid Ondrejičková Soboslayová
Beyond Glass: A Tribute To The Art of Glass / Petra Huraiová
Design That Draws Inspiration From Nature. Biomimetics & Design / Vladimír Kovařík
Destabilising Narratives. Interview with Noam Toran / Jozef Eduard Masarik
Viliam Chlebo. Harmony of Form, Function, Ergonomics, Technology and Economics / Silvia Kružliaková
On The Way to The Museum… With Ľubo Longauer / Katarína Hubová, Adriena Pekárová
Palác Radiojournal in Bratislava – The First Radio Building in Czechoslovakia / Soňa Ščepánová
At The Mercy of Designers. Notes from the 2025 World Design Congress / Silvia C. Bárdová
Type of the Issue / Tereza Umlaufová