Take 5

Twice a month members of the Design Milk team share five of their personal favorites – an opportunity for them to reveal the sort of design influences we use and appreciate in our own lives from a more personal perspective, as well as fun design inspirations that catch our eye.

Lifestyle

Take 5: Animated Umbrellas, Resting Stones, Colourscape + More

Social Media Consultant Maivy Tran returns to Take 5, sharing animated umbrellas, versatile Resting Stones, an immersive color and sound experience in London + more!

Technology

Take 5: Refynd Studio's Speaker Shelf, Wireframe Furniture, Navi Rug, and More

Senior Editor Gregory Han shares his favorite rug, a modular wireframe furniture system that reminds him of the 80s mall, and more.

Lifestyle

Take 5: Knitted Lights, Frequented Substacks, Pearl Phone Straps + More

Senior Contributing Editor Vy Yang shares her Substack list, freaky lighting sculptures, and the brand making phone straps cool again.

Architecture

Take 5: Minimalist Phone, Modern Playground, Delft Blue Tunnel + More

Editor-in-Chief Caroline Williamson is back for Take 5, sharing new favorites including a Flea-funded playground, blue tiled tunnel, non-smartphone + more.

Home Furnishings

Take 5: Saul Steinberg x the Eameses, a Controversial Candle, Plant Food + More

Director of Branded Content Kelly Beall returns to Take 5, sharing the perfect weekender bag, an indoor/outdoor rug with a bit of squish to it, a story about Saul Steinberg and the Eameses + more!

Lifestyle

Take 5: Transparent Speakers, SPF Misters, a Designer-Filled Home + More

Social media consultant Maivy Tran returns for our Take 5 series where she shares transparent speakers, SPF you won't forget to (re)apply, a designer-filled home + more.

Lifestyle

Take 5: An Inclusive Activity Zone, Cutting Mat Socks, Rose Delights, + More

Managing Editor Gregory Han shares his 5 faves, including cutting mat socks, an aspirational fire pit, and 1/8 ounce of inspired packaging.

DMTV Milkshake: Exploring All Things Tartan With the V&A Dundee Museum

Do you know what true tartan looks like? V&A Dundee Museum curator Kirsty Hassard takes us to school on the history of the iconic pattern in this DMTV Milkshake.

Home Furnishings

Take 5: Gradient Ceramics, a Salt Sphere, Designer Sit/Stand Desk + More

Editor-in-Chief Caroline Williamson returns for Take 5, sharing favorites, like the LEGO Pac-Man Arcade, gradient ceramics, and a pen collab.

Lifestyle

Take 5: The Joy of Risograph, a Weighted Blanket Alternative + More

Senior Editor Kelly Beall pops in for Take 5, sharing a beach towel designed by artists, a calming weighted pillow, art that's meant for multiple uses + more!

Lifestyle

Take 5: The Getaway House, Ceramic Slow Feeder + More

Joining our Take 5 series, social media consultant Maivy Tran shares a tiny cabin, ceramics for pets, an immersive experience + more.

Architecture

Take 5: The Kenzo House, Architecture of Luxury, and Favorite Travel Necessity

Managing Editor Gregory Han shares a roundup of his current five favorites, including the residence of Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada and his must-pack travel accessory.

Lifestyle