Developer Greengo (Invego) has launched an open international idea competition for the development of a residential neighbourhood in Šmerlis, Riga. The aim of the competition is to find the best urban and architectural concept for the site, which will form the basis for the future design process.

Fashion designer Baiba Ripa, who creates timeless and sustainable knitwear, from laconic unisex garments for everyday wear to unusual and expressive outfits, talks about her companion in the creative process.

The experimental animation film Dog of God, a fairy tale for adults, by Lauris and Raitis Ābele, has been included in the prestigious film market programme Fantastic 7 of the Cannes Film Festival, which aims to support and promote the most talented young genre filmmakers.

For four years now, Supply.Family, a curated online marketplace for designers founded by designers Krists Dārziņš and Mārcis Loķis, has been offering high-quality mock-ups, typefaces, design templates, and other useful tools for designers.

Klāvs Priedītis who has received the first Young Designer Award of the book art competition Zelta Ābele, talks about an item that helps him discover and appreciate the nuances of book design.

Accompanying the exhibition Where to hide!, the Zuzeum Art Centre offers silk scarves designed after the sketches of the artist Zenta Logina, a pioneer of abstract art in Latvia, and her sister Elīza Atāre.

By demolishing an outdated four-storey Soviet-era structure, the site was transformed into a modern school facility with a two-storey building that is not only functional but also open, bright, and welcoming. 

Curator Anda Boluža, who has been organising exhibitions at the the National Library of Latvia since 2017, talks about resources that help her research and find materials for exhibitions.

Design studio Kid Design has revived the packaging design of Laima’s classic line of chocolate bars, highlighting the characteristics of the different sub-brands and creating a nostalgic feel with a human touch.

David Schilter, the founder, director, and curator of comics publisher Kuš!, talks about a feature that comes in handy when digitalising artwork.

The fifth Riga Photography Biennial invites to think about identity with a wide-ranging programme of exhibitions and educational events in Riga and Sigulda from April 18 to July 14.

As the seasons change, we invite an illustrator to create a drawing dedicated to that season. For artist Anita Rupeika, the arrival of spring is signalled by the bustle in the parks.