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A new monograph on architect Rick Mather has been published, exploring his complete works and the approach behind buildings such as his well-known museum and gallery projects. The book looks at how the American-born, London-based architect shaped the city's cultural architecture, and Wallpaper magazine has featured it in its architecture and design coverage.

Researchers have developed a wallpaper material that converts ambient moisture in indoor air into electricity while also helping regulate humidity. The study, published in Advanced Energy Materials, suggests walls could passively harvest energy from water vapor, offering a novel approach to powering low-energy devices and improving indoor climate control in homes and buildings.

Wallpaper magazine highlights a new book on desert residential architecture, covering a range of building styles from modernist designs to traditional adobe construction. The feature is aimed at readers drawn to desert living and its distinctive design heritage, positioning the book as a broad guide to the region's architectural approaches.

German email provider Eclipso is giving away a free wallpaper for iPhone and Android devices aimed at users who care about digital privacy, security and encrypted communication. The company says the smartphone reflects what matters to its owner, and is offering the image in full resolution to anyone who contacts its support team.

Jonathan Anderson presented his spring-summer 2027 Dior collection at Paris Fashion Week, drawing on the 'preciousness' of nature for a romantic, design-led show. The collection is being noted as an early marker of Anderson's creative direction at the French house, with coverage from Wallpaper highlighting its romanticism and nature-inspired themes among fashion and design audiences.

A photography collection featuring oceans, beaches and water scenes is being shared online as suggested wallpapers, tagged under design, nature and art. The images showcase coastal and water landscapes for people looking to refresh their desktop or phone backgrounds.

Researchers have developed a wallpaper material that generates small amounts of electricity from moisture in indoor air while also helping regulate humidity. The work, published in the journal Advanced Energy Materials, is drawing attention among technology enthusiasts, with discussion focusing on how such indoor energy harvesting could power low-energy sensors and smart-home devices without batteries.

London-based ceramicist Bisila Noha has been named winner of the 2026 Tacchini Prize, according to Wallpaper*. Her work draws on her Equatorial Guinean and Spanish heritage, exploring culture, community and feminism through clay. The profile highlights her blend of traditional craft techniques with contemporary political and social themes, positioning her among the most talked-about makers in design right now.

Polaroid has introduced the Mod, a new instant camera that the design and tech press say could shake up the point-and-shoot market. Wallpaper highlights the device as a fresh take on instant photography, blending retro appeal with modern compact-camera convenience for everyday shooters.

A new wallpaper collection called Duonite has been released for iPhone users, featuring neumorphic designs and eye-catching gradients that give the phone's screen a distinctive look. The collection is available through the Radiance Wallpapers app, and iPhone users interested in customising their home or lock screens are being encouraged to try it.

Researchers have developed a wallpaper-like material that draws moisture from indoor air and converts it into small amounts of electric current, offering a passive way to harvest energy from humidity in everyday environments. The advance sits at the intersection of electrical engineering, materials science and physics, and is being discussed as an intriguing example of how ambient moisture could one day supplement low-power energy needs.

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has published a new book celebrating midcentury domestic futurism, the optimistic postwar design movement that imagined futuristic homes and everyday objects for American households. According to Wallpaper, the publication gathers examples of this aesthetic, encouraging readers to take in as much of the style as possible. It is being discussed among design and architecture enthusiasts interested in the era.