Team spirit

For her final column, Willow Kemp discusses the power of murals to weave storytelling into a room

OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS, ELLE HAS CELEBRATED CREATIVITY OF ALL KINDS. HERE, A RANGE OF TODAY’S LEADING ARTISTS, WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS AND DIRECTORS SHARE THE RITUALS, ROUTINES AND REALITIES BEHIND THEIR GREATEST WORKS, FROM MIND-BLOWING EXCEL SHEETS TO THE MAGIC OF THE DARK ROOM

There’s an art to how James Thurstan Waterworth of Thurstan puts rooms together – and it needs a little time, he tells Pip Rich

From a base in rural Wiltshire, this experimental studio produces unique handcrafted pieces that explore both form and materiality

Being involved early on enabled designers Sydney Foley and Emma Legg to ensure this newly built home has a heritage feel

We’ve been spotlighting the winners of our Next in Design initiative which champions fresh talent and diverse perspectives – this month, the designers we’re introducing discuss the their work and creative processes