Cork will be creative central this summer as a trendy festival returns to the city. Following its hugely successful debut in Cork in spring 2019, Design Pop, Cork’s new design and food celebration, is whetting appetites for its return from May 22 to May 24.

Jonathan deBurca Butler meets designer Claire Garvey, whose chic outfits are regularly donned by a host of famous faces, including Nile Rogers

Spring may have sprung last Saturday but winter's chill retained its grip in recent days so although greenshoots of springtime are adding zest to our rooms, extra touches of comfort and cosiness are still in vogue.

Klein, Hockney, Bacon and Warhol are among the artists in the upcoming contemporary art sales, says Des O'Sullivan.

Eimear Maguire is an artist and the owner of Dollybirds Art.

Aileen Lee chats to Deirdre Breen, a designer and printmaker based in Cork

For design lovers and interior voyeurs, an exhibition of work by Cork architects is up and running, showing what can be achieved by hiring a good architect, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Kya deLongchamps has 10 golden rules for successful vintage and antique hunting.

Munster offers so many hidden gems with bargains, ideas and must-have products for the interiors enthusiast who is always on the lookout for something new, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Stuck for inspiration for an interiors project and don’t know where to start? Interior designers talk their favourite trends with Carol O’Callaghan and what’s likely to feature in the coming year

Magda Walecka is an architectural designer based in Galway.

Shane Cotter, a director at Architectural Farm, talks with Aileen Lee.

Aileen Lee meets Andrew Pain, the Co-founder of Black Hen Designs

Creativity and innovation, along with an eye for design and detail, plus getting the attention of the most discerning clients, has helped make an Irish success story abroad, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Jo Slevin, of Mr Kite Designs, talks to Aileen Lee about her Cork crafts company.

With Ireland chosen to host a major exhibition on European craft, we’re treated to everything from unconventional ceramics and traditional basket making, to the application of new technology, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Kevin Roche was creating eco-friendly buildings long before they became the norm, says Eve Kelliher.

Aged just 19, UCC student Paul McLauchlan has covered London Fashion Week a dozen times, and his work has been featured everywhere from Italian Vogue to The New York Times. Here he tells how he broke into fashion writing at 13.

Looking for an alternative gift for the woman in your life?

From bathrooms that make a splash to candles and winter throws to keep you toasty, Esther N McCarthy wraps up her must-have home products for the week.

Interior and textile designer Laura Vaughan lighting the way for vibrant design.

Design life of Textile artist, Mary Palmer.

I moved to London from Denmark when I was 20. I worked at an exclusive private dining club as their events manager, which included doing events for Cartier, Louis Vuitton, the royals, and the government.

Aileen Lee chats to jewellery designer and founder of Enibas Jewellery, Sabine Lenz

Rose Martin on this year’s Stirling Prize, and a clever piece of kit for the home, office or home office.

Kya deLongchamps says the naff days are over for fabric flowers — even fake Swiss cheese leaves are hot for homes.

A trip to an up-and-coming interiors hub in the Cork suburbs revealed an exciting retail outlet with unique and beautifully crafted products, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Esther N McCarthy's loving the summer sunshine but is also taking time out for some great design in cool city galleries

BMW Ireland has been ordered to hand over evidence in the first batch of civil actions taken by motorists suing over an alleged serious design fault in a range of their cars with N47 engines.

Esther N McCarthy catches up with ‘un-hung’ trend, practical platters and a picture-perfect gallery expo.

Design life with Anita Elliott: designer, lecturer and founder, ‘Clover Rua’.

Instagram’s 800m-plus users feature plenty of people to love from the interior world. From professionals and amateurs at home and much further afield, here’s Carol O’Callaghan’s pick of who to follow.

London’s younger craft firms are opening their doors for Clerkenwell Design Week, says Rose Martin.

Aileen Lee talks to Martin Horgan — designer, maker and founder of Craftek.