Mainifesto — Architecture, Design & AI Perspectives
Independent critical perspectives on architecture, interiors, product design and technology, shaped by human editorial direction and AI-assisted publishing.
Nothing’s folding-lid cups could cut packaging waste. But home composting is a promise that depends on more than clever paper engineering.
The Afsluitdijk revamp tests whether flood defence can also repair habitats—and whether fish passages deliver ecological change or merely a greener image.
Beautiful vacation rentals need more than durable furniture. Two opposing cases for repair, cleaning and replacement—without making guests caretakers.
Freckle’s AI children’s phone promises outdoor discovery. Can digital prompts open up the world without crowding out boredom and self-directed play?
Heatherwick’s £1.5m research partnership puts architectural taste on trial. Can wellbeing-led policy improve streets without overruling residents?
Midgard’s repairable lighting exposes the real longevity challenge: keeping spare parts, skilled labour and technical knowledge available across generations.
