Design no longer "just about coming up with ideas and making stuff" says Oki Sato
The pressures of sustainability are making it harder to be a young designer starting out in the industry, Nendo founder Oki Sato tells Dezeen in this interview. More about Design no longer "just about coming up with ideas and making stuff" says Oki Sato
Kooo Architects creates narrow Tokyo hotel with cut-out balconies and terraces
Japanese studio Kooo Architects has designed the skinny Hotel Rakuragu in central Tokyo to have a "unique shape", with cut-out balconies that help to preserve privacy. More about Kooo Architects creates narrow Tokyo hotel with cut-out balconies and terraces
This week Manica Architecture unveiled glass-fronted stadium for Chicago Bears
This week on Dezeen, American studio Manica Architecture revealed its design for a stadium for the Chicago Bears football team featuring a translucent roof and a glass-curtain wall at its entrance. More about This week Manica Architecture unveiled glass-fronted stadium for Chicago Bears
Studio Gameiro draws on hues of Caparica cliffs for Arriba apartment
Studio Gameiro has designed the interior of the Arriba apartment in the coastal town of Caparica, Portugal, using local stone and drawing on wooden fishing huts for inspiration. More about Studio Gameiro draws on hues of Caparica cliffs for Arriba apartment
Steely mono-material metal furniture takes centre stage at Milan design week
Mono-material metal furniture was one of the most prominent trends at Milan design week, where designers created striking pieces from aluminium and stainless steel. Here, we round up eight of the best. More about Steely mono-material metal furniture takes centre stage at Milan design week
Oki Sato "used twenty years' worth of colours" in Hana-arashi collection
Nendo founder Oki Sato broke two frying pans when creating the heated-up material for his colourful Hana-arashi furniture collection for Paola Lenti, which was shown as part of Milan design week. More about Oki Sato "used twenty years' worth of colours" in Hana-arashi collection
Six architect-designed furniture pieces at Milan design week
Zaha Hadid Design, Heatherwick Studio and Foster + Partners were among the studios taking part in this year's Milan design week, with starchitecture product designs including a plastic-waste chair and mesh furniture. More about Six architect-designed furniture pieces at Milan design week
David Lynch designs gigantic wooden chair within meditative A Thinking Room
Film director David Lynch revealed his furniture design skills at tradeshow Salone del Mobile during Milan design week, where he created a large wooden chair in a room with an ocean-like pattern floor. More about David Lynch designs gigantic wooden chair within meditative A Thinking Room
Hermès showcases "connection with the earth" with patterned stone-and-clay-floor installation
French fashion house Hermès has designed an installation that uses reclaimed bricks, slate, marble and terracotta to draw attention to the brand's artisan roots at Milan design week. More about Hermès showcases "connection with the earth" with patterned stone-and-clay-floor installation
Eight living rooms with tactile organic modern interiors
For our latest lookbook, we've collected eight living rooms from Denmark to Japan that have been decorated in an organic modern style, featuring natural wood and stone details. More about Eight living rooms with tactile organic modern interiors
Saint Laurent rereleases handpainted Gio Ponti plates designed for Villa Planchart
French fashion house Saint Laurent will unveil the Villa Planchart Segnaposto collection of 12 porcelain plates designed by Italian architect Gio Ponti in 1957 at Milan design week. More about Saint Laurent rereleases handpainted Gio Ponti plates designed for Villa Planchart
Gary Card redesigns London's LN-CC store with orange tunnel and LED-lit club
Designer Gary Card has given London's LN-CC boutique a redesign that includes a sci-fi-looking wooden tunnel and a room "shaped like the inside of a foot". More about Gary Card redesigns London's LN-CC store with orange tunnel and LED-lit club
Saudi Arabia lowers predicted number of residents at The Line by 2030
The Line mega-city, which is the flagship development for Saudi Arabia's Neom project, will allegedly house fewer than 300,000 people by 2030, down from an original goal of 1.5 million. More about Saudi Arabia lowers predicted number of residents at The Line by 2030
Twenty unmissable installations and exhibitions at this year's Milan design week
In the lead-up to Milan design week, we have collected twenty of its must-see exhibitions, including a Salone del Mobile installation by David Lynch, an arts club by Faye Toogood and a "playground" by IKEA. More about Twenty unmissable installations and exhibitions at this year's Milan design week
Demolition of council estates "has peaked"
For our Social Housing Revival series, we look at how the fate of UK social-housing estates has become an urgent topic as councils grapple with the housing crisis and challenges of preservation. More about Demolition of council estates "has peaked"
Eight minimalist bathrooms with peaceful pared-back interiors
For our latest lookbook, we have collected eight minimalist bathrooms that combine tactile materials and organic details to create a relaxing and tranquil environment. More about Eight minimalist bathrooms with peaceful pared-back interiors
Selfridges launches The Joke Shop with playful Slapstick Generator artwork
London department store Selfridges has opened The Joke Shop, a "shoppable comedy store" that sells products including sneezing powder and has windows filled with whoopee cushions and slipping bananas. More about Selfridges launches The Joke Shop with playful Slapstick Generator artwork
Cúpla decorates Rixo Marylebone store with hand-painted murals
Interior design studio Cúpla has completed a boutique for fashion brand Rixo in central London that features hand-painted illustrations and colourful zellige tiles. More about Cúpla decorates Rixo Marylebone store with hand-painted murals
Adjaye Associates appoints CEOs to lead studio in its "next chapter"
Architecture studio Adjaye Associates has announced a new leadership structure, eight months after the studio lost numerous projects in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against its founder. More about Adjaye Associates appoints CEOs to lead studio in its "next chapter"
This week the tallest skyscraper in the US secured full funding
This week on Dezeen, we revealed that the Legends Tower in Oklahoma – a 581-metre-high skyscraper set to be the tallest in the US – has secured the full funding needed for its construction. More about This week the tallest skyscraper in the US secured full funding
