Milan 2013: Japanese design studio Nendo has unveiled a collection of glass vases inspired by patchwork quilts at the Dilmos Gallery in Milan this week. More »
Patchwork Glass Vases
by Nendo
Design
Patchwork Glass Vases
DNA furniture by Tjep.
and Dutch DNA
Milan 2013: a map of genetic code generated the forms of a table and sculpture on show at Dutch studio Tjep.'s stand at Ventura Lambrate in Milan. More »
Altered Appliances by
Piet Zwart Institute students
Milan 2013: patterned rolling pins that make edible plates and a meat grinder that squeezes out biodegradable bowls are among a set of kitchen products on show at Ventura Lambrate in Milan this week (+ slideshow + movies). More »
SmokeStack by
Frederik Roijé
Milan 2013: Dutch designer Frederik Roijé presents a tall outdoor heater shaped like a factory chimney in the Tortona district of Milan this week. More »
W Hotels Designers of the Future Award 2013
winners announced
Serac Bench by Zaha Hadid
for Lab23
Milan 2013: Zaha Hadid imagined a block of ice formed in the crevasses of a glacier for the design of this bench, launching this week in the Tortona district of Milan. More »
Ambra Medda launches online store
for collectible design
Sofa Collection by Edward Barber
& Jay Osgerby for Knoll
Milan 2013: London designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby have unveiled a collection of sofas for American furniture brand Knoll at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan. More »
Bristol classic by Daniel Wellington
now at Dezeen Watch Store
Dezeen Watch Store: new in at Dezeen Watch Store this week is this classic timepiece by Swedish watch brand Daniel Wellington. More »
No Bad Colours
by Ron Arad
Milan 2013: pulses of electricity change the colour of this workstation unveiled by designer Ron Arad at Salone in Milan this week (+ movie). More »
Impulsive Furnishing Unit wins
Frame Moooi Award 2013
Milan 2013: a compact furniture production line designed by Design Academy Eindhoven alumni Thomas Vailly, Itay Ohaly and Christian Fiebig has won this year's Frame Moooi Award. More »
Twin'Z concept car by Ross Lovegrove
for Renault
Milan 2013: following a teaser movie, British designer Ross Lovegrove unveils his concept car for French car brand Renault at the Triennale Design Museum in Milan (+ slideshow). More »
Dezeen's pick of Milan 2013:
Salone
Milan 2013: Dezeen editor Rose Etherington has rounded up her choice of new furniture and lighting at the Salone in Milan. More »
Designs of the Year Awards
category winners announced
News: a folding wheel (above) and the UK Government's redesigned website are among the seven category winners of the Designs of the Year Awards announced today by London's Design Museum. More »
Springs 3D-printed glasses
by Ron Arad for pq
Milan 2013: London designer Ron Arad has created a range of 3D-printed spectacles and sunglasses for eyewear brand pq. More »