Design Courier is the magazine for the leading intellectuals and professionals in the field of design. Curated by critical, and creative, thinkers, it carries novelties, glimpses towards the past and the future, tales and theories. The matter that composes it draws on personal narratives offered by prominent actors and directors in the architecture and design land. Thus comes the first statement “The Magazine of (and on) Critical Thinkers in the Architecture and Design Land”. 

Founded in 2021 as part of the Medelhan project, Design Courier now becomes structurally independent by landing on a new dedicated platform. However, the link between the two and, more importantly, between Design Courier and the Medelhan’s community, remains. Thus comes the second statement “The Community Magazine for the Community”. Such a link is also expressed in the possibility of meeting members of the community directly – just a click distance at the side of the article.  

The renovated structure of Design Courier resembles that of an integral architectural design. As such, it comprises a set of plans, drawings and illustrations, reports and tales on the different elements forming the design of any given space, but not at any given level. Design Courier offers architecture and design knowledge at the highest level. The projects and works here covered range from hospitality to workspace, from residential to entertainment, from business to art, thus delineating an accurate path from building blocks to final touches.

Just like every solid structure, many are the hinges that support it. These are all presented in our Manifesto, but we might include them in this first cover article as well: 

Contemporary architecture, design and art will be traced through critical voices among international critics and industry up and comers. This is the territory from where Design Courier will draw. 

Creativity and experimentation should not regard the projects’ selection only, but also the forms of writing.

The content must be of high profile and high references, coming from any form of knowledge, should always be well welcomed.

Equal importance must be given to aesthetic and narration.

Design Courier’s target are architecture, design and art enthusiasts, who understand them as expressions of culture. Each piece of content must be tailored to such an audience. 

The layout of Design Courier should reflect its content, as a verbal shroud made of what it encloses.

Advertising shall remain outside this shroud.