The Journal - News & Views
The Journal is a collection of ideas, insights, and conversations that explore the creative world around Zanoogo. From the craft behind materials to the stories shaping design today, these articles share what inspires us, and what connects art, colour, and craftsmanship in everyday life.
February 25, 2026
Hanging Art with Confidence: A Conversation with James Horwood.
Art doesn’t truly come alive until it leaves the box and finds its place on a wall. The way a...
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February 04, 2026
The Interruption: Stopping You Dead in Your Tracks
Is it a tingle? A spark? A double-take? A rush? Whatever it is, it’s that indefinable moment that stops you...
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January 11, 2026
Comfortable, Uncomfortable: The Strange Power of the Show Home
The feeling arrives before the thought You don’t walk into a show home and immediately start scrutinising it. The first...
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December 23, 2025
Does Design Actually Make Us Happier?
Asking whether design can make us happier already hints at the answer we might want. From interiors to fashion to...
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November 16, 2025
A Trend About Not Following Trends - The ‘Good Ick’
Apparently, homes now need an “ick”. Now, an ick is not pleasant, and certainly not something anyone needs in their...
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December 06, 2025
Patience is a Virtue: The Joy of Waiting for Made to Order
Before online shopping grabbed us by the credit card and held our delivery date anxiety to ransom, all we knew...
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October 16, 2025
Pure Silk: Myths, Facts and Why It’s Worth It
Why silk deserves a second look Silk has always carried a certain mystique. It’s ancient, beautiful, and endlessly copied -...
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October 24, 2025
The Positive Effects of Colour: A Conversation with Sara Fernández.
Colour has always been more than decoration. Often without us even realising it, colour shapes how we feel, think, and...
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November 08, 2025
The Art of Buying Art: Learning to Trust Your Instincts
Buying art can feel oddly intimidating, especially when it's your first piece. It’s one of those things everyone tells you...
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October 29, 2025
Owning the Original: The Rise in Demand for Art-Led Design
The creative fatigue problem If you’ve noticed that everything’s starting to look a bit samey lately, you’re not imagining it....
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October 31, 2025
The Art of Printing: How Modern Ink Technology Brings Colour to Life
The hidden Side of every artwork When you look at a beautifully printed design, it’s easy to focus on the...
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