Design is the center of life for Joachim Mayr and Heinz Glatzl and their joint company M&G, based in FORMDEPOT in Vienna-Ottakring, which was also founded by the two. Having a vision is one thing. To be able to implement it is just as important! At M&G, the two go hand in hand: while Heinz Glatzl brings extraordinary ideas and planning expertise to the table, Joachim Mayr tinkers with detailed solutions and is a master of the right proportions and materials…

The perfect drink for hot days: Refreshingly sparkling, delicately sweet, and simultaneously invigorating, the ‘Bittersweet’ by Muster.Gamlitz effervescently bubbles over the ice cubes in the glass. Intense herbal aromas rise to the nose, while the palate tingles with the finely sparkling homemade tonic, underscored by the stimulating bitter note of vermouth…

A surfer’s perfect wave is a culmination of a host of untameable factors – tide, swell, weather and timing. In Surf Porn, it is not only those ingredients that are crucial, but also the right light. Brought together by
Gaspard Konrad, who curates under the moniker Surf Porn, this collection of photography from some of the
craft’s most famous photographers invites the readers to embark on a fascinating journey through the world of surfing, and creates a deep longing for the next perfect and unridden wave.

Why we love some objects in particular, how design can help us live together and protect the planet, and what is always beautiful about the work of designers – the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK has made it its business to explore the role of design in society. And it does so throughout the city, with just as much fun as seriousness, with free admission and plenty of exciting programming for everyone from kids to design professionals…

Inspired by the provincial lifestyle and charming architecture of the South of France – characterised by poetry, boldness and elegance – Plum, together with Margaux Keller, developed a palette of sunny shades that fill the home with graceful joy and lightness. The colour novelties Ochre, Rosemary, Brick Red and Lime Pink blend harmoniously into the exclusive Plum colour palette, which, consisting of 34 colours, sets no limits to creativity…

Scandinavian design combined with the quality and functionality of industrial doormats. Living in the deepest north of Norway means facing the challenges of a particularly harsh climate. Snow, rain and wind are the order of the day – but natural phenomena such as the fascinating northern lights or the magnificent midnight sun also characterise the country, the people and thus also the Norwegian brand Heymat…

Sadhguru: A 10-Minute Yoga for Balance and Joy

Nada Yoga is a 10-minute guided yoga routine that balances your whole body and helps against anxiety, fear, night mares, falling sick often, attention disorder and more. In Yoga, uttering AUM is a fundamental practice that builds the foundation for all complex practices. It is very simple and thus great for beginners to learn. You can do it anywhere: at home, in the office, the park. Try out Nada Yoga and realise the benefits in no time.

In Lourmarin, Provence, sits Le Moulin, an old mill transformed into a hotel and village shop. Sitting opposite the chateau, it is a place to meet people and stay the night, a spot for locals and you. Here, you can enjoy a coffee while listening to the sounds of the market, go for a dip in the pool, and head out on a bicycle along nearby trails..