"Design fairs need to adopt an AI policy, and need to do it now"
This year's Milan design week was a watershed moment for the use of AI and it is time for the industry to take action, writes Rima Sabina Aouf. More about "Design fairs need to adopt an AI policy, and need to do it now"
QuadroDesign sends Salone booth to Zambia to become public bathroom
The Salone del Mobile fair stand of Italian tapware brand QuadroDesign is on its way to Masala, Zambia, having been designed by Giacomo Moor to have a second life as a public bathroom. More about QuadroDesign sends Salone booth to Zambia to become public bathroom
Google and Samsung launch AI-powered Intelligent Eyewear
Google and Samsung have entered the smart glasses market with Intelligent Eyewear – AI-powered wearables made in collaboration with South Korean and American eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. More about Google and Samsung launch AI-powered Intelligent Eyewear
Team Repair's adult STEM kit shows how to fix your phone
British company Team Repair has launched a STEM learning kit specifically designed for grown-ups, using a dummy object to teach people how to fix their own phones. More about Team Repair's adult STEM kit shows how to fix your phone
Theaster Gates focuses on "human kindness" with ceramics exhibition for Prada Home
American artist Theaster Gates has transformed a dedicated Prada Home retail space in Milan into an earthen sanctuary for his exhibition Chawan Cabinet, dedicated to Japanese pottery. More about Theaster Gates focuses on "human kindness" with ceramics exhibition for Prada Home
Ten young designers and studios to watch from Salone Satellite 2026
Textiles composed like music and vessels made with the help of a sensitive robot feature in our round-up of the most exciting emerging designers and studios from Salone Satellite – Milan's annual showcase for under-35s. More about Ten young designers and studios to watch from Salone Satellite 2026
House of Creatures exhibition brings together design misfits in Milan
A misbehaving chair by Lara Bohinc sits side-by-side with Juicy Marbles' meat-free steak in House of Creatures, an exhibition of Slovenian work at Milan design week. More about House of Creatures exhibition brings together design misfits in Milan
Six open-source gadget designs that tinkerers can DIY
From a gorpcore navigation tool to a blender that works with household jars, these six open-source gadgets let makers build and customise to their heart's delight. More about Six open-source gadget designs that tinkerers can DIY
Kartell juxtaposes latest collection with AI-generated artworks at Salone del Mobile
Italian furniture brand Kartell has presented its new products at Salone del Mobile against a backdrop of colourful expressionistic paintings – all generated by artificial intelligence. More about Kartell juxtaposes latest collection with AI-generated artworks at Salone del Mobile
TBWA\Eleven creates "unhinged" Sunburnt Car upholstered with human-like skin
Australian creative agency TBWA\Eleven and creature effects designers Odd Studio have upholstered a car in human-like skin that reddens in the sun, aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of UV exposure while driving. More about TBWA\Eleven creates "unhinged" Sunburnt Car upholstered with human-like skin
Faux Flora helps pollution-blinded bees to find real flowers
British designer Justina Alexandroff has created a fake flower that stands out to insects, potentially helping them navigate polluted city air and fighting declines in pollination. More about Faux Flora helps pollution-blinded bees to find real flowers
Škoda redesigns bike bell to be heard through noise-cancelling headphones
Czech automaker Škoda has created the Duobell bicycle bell, which penetrates noise-cancelling headphones in a bid to tackle a growing cause of bike-pedestrian collisions. More about Škoda redesigns bike bell to be heard through noise-cancelling headphones
Playrise's easy-build playground lets kids be kids even when fleeing war
UK-based charity Playrise and architecture studio OMMX have designed a modular, flatpack playground, aimed at restoring the right to play for children in refugee camps and disaster zones. More about Playrise's easy-build playground lets kids be kids even when fleeing war
AI toys could stunt emotional development of young children, study warns
Designers need to work closely with child development experts when creating AI toys to ensure they help rather than hinder kids' psychological growth, the co-author of a pioneering study has told Dezeen. More about AI toys could stunt emotional development of young children, study warns
BMW launches electric version of iconic 3 Series
BMW has revealed the i3 – the first electric car in its popular 3 Series, offering the longest range of any EV on the European market. More about BMW launches electric version of iconic 3 Series
Plastic bottles recycled into Parkinson's drug using bacteria
University of Edinburgh researchers have used bacteria to turn plastic waste into a Parkinson's drug, advancing a new approach known as "bio-upcycling". More about Plastic bottles recycled into Parkinson's drug using bacteria
Quartz ring proves its wearer is human in the age of AI
As an antidote to deepfake scams, design studios Modem and Retinaa have devised a concept for a ring that people can use to prove they are human and not an AI-generated clone. More about Quartz ring proves its wearer is human in the age of AI
Infinix debuts Pininfarina-designed Note 60 Ultra phone
Italian design studio Pininfarina has channelled its expertise in sports cars into the design of its first phone, created with Chinese technology brand Infinix. More about Infinix debuts Pininfarina-designed Note 60 Ultra phone
Lenovo Legion Go Fold Concept brings foldable screen to gaming
Chinese technology brand Lenovo has brought foldability to handheld gaming with the Legion Go Fold Concept, shown at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. More about Lenovo Legion Go Fold Concept brings foldable screen to gaming
Honor's Robot Phone is a smartphone with an articulating arm
Chinese electronics company Honor has previewed a smartphone with an articulating robot arm at this week's Mobile World Congress. More about Honor's Robot Phone is a smartphone with an articulating arm