TwistFlush toilet by Villeroy & Boch
Dezeen Showroom: designed by German ceramics brand Villeroy & Boch, the TwistFlush toilet creates a vortex-like stream of water that cleans the toilet bowl without splashing or excessive noise. More about TwistFlush toilet by Villeroy & Boch
Teknos interior paints provide "better indoor air quality"
Dezeen promotion: Finnish paint brand Teknos has released a range of paints designed to improve resident's wellbeing by purifying indoor air. More about Teknos interior paints provide "better indoor air quality"
Truly flooring collection by Bolon
Dezeen Showroom: Bolon has launched a woven flooring collection called Truly, which features hyper textures and "colour effects and patterns never seen". More about Truly flooring collection by Bolon
Ceramiche Refin's Cortina tiles aim to "transfer the charm of mountain chalets to interior environments"
Dezeen promotion: Italian tile brand Ceramiche Refin has launched Cortina, a porcelain stoneware tile collection designed to resemble traditional wooden planks from Italian alpine huts. More about Ceramiche Refin's Cortina tiles aim to "transfer the charm of mountain chalets to interior environments"
Kuro lantern by Astro
Dezeen Showroom: British lighting brand Astro has released Kuro, its first portable, solar-powered outdoor lantern, which has a minimal look designed to suit any style of decor. More about Kuro lantern by Astro
IE University taught me how to "future-proof" interior spaces says Rasha Al-Tekreeti
Dezeen promotion: studying at the IE School of Architecture and Design encouraged interior designer Rasha Al-Tekreeti to focus on "the process leading up to impactful design". More about IE University taught me how to "future-proof" interior spaces says Rasha Al-Tekreeti
Ressence's Type 3BBB is a monochromatic oil-filled watch
Dezeen promotion: watch brand Ressence has launched a new version of its oil-filled mechanical watch, drawing on the design cues of a water-worn pebble and boasting a black rounded case attached to a honeycomb strap. More about Ressence's Type 3BBB is a monochromatic oil-filled watch
Résonance textile collection by Lelièvre Paris
Dezeen Showroom: textile brand Lelièvre Paris has released its Résonance collection, which reimagines classic patterns such as ikat, stripes and animal print. More about Résonance textile collection by Lelièvre Paris
My ArchiSchool presents 13 architecture projects
A floating boathouse intended to help people reconnect with nature and a hotel designed to protect people and koalas from bushfires are included in Dezeen's latest school show by My ArchiSchool. More about My ArchiSchool presents 13 architecture projects
Plauto table by Paolo Cappello for Miniforms
Dezeen Showroom: designers Paolo Cappello and Simone Sabatti combine flat, curved and pointed features to highlight the tactile beauty of wood in the Plauto table, created for Miniforms. More about Plauto table by Paolo Cappello for Miniforms
Yum Yum seating collection by Lapo Ciatti for Opinion Ciatti
Dezeen Showroom: designer Lapo Ciatti has created the Yum Yum seating collection for his brand Opinion Ciatti, which is a pouf featuring a Scandinavian-style backrest. More about Yum Yum seating collection by Lapo Ciatti for Opinion Ciatti
Altea wall light by Astro
Dezeen Showroom: created by British lighting brand Astro, the Altea wall light has an elongated linear opal glass diffuser that sits elegantly beside a bathroom mirror. More about Altea wall light by Astro
Design should "be part of life and not separate from it" says Bruce Mau
Dezeen promotion: successful design means designing for nature and is "one of the greatest business opportunities in the history of mankind," according to designer and CEO of Massive Change Network Bruce Mau. More about Design should "be part of life and not separate from it" says Bruce Mau
Franchising gives architects "better balance between home life and profession" says Lisa Raynes
Dezeen promotion: joining an architecture practice franchise combines the independence of being self-employed with the support network of working for a company, according to architect Lisa Raynes. More about Franchising gives architects "better balance between home life and profession" says Lisa Raynes
Detalji bench by Jenni Roininen for Nikari
Dezeen Showroom: created by designer Jenni Roininen for Nikari, the Detalji bench is a warm minimalist piece with features woven from paper yarn. More about Detalji bench by Jenni Roininen for Nikari
Call for final degree project entries to IE School of Architecture and Design's competition
Dezeen promotion: the IE School of Architecture and Design has launched an award scheme calling for design and architecture graduates to submit their final degree projects for a chance to win a scholarship towards a master's degree. More about Call for final degree project entries to IE School of Architecture and Design's competition
Enigma coffee table collection by Hessentia
Dezeen Showroom: putting a contemporary twist on traditional inlay techniques, the Enigma coffee tables from Hessentia feature a code-like pattern with optical effect. More about Enigma coffee table collection by Hessentia
Kew and the Museum of Architecture launch treehouse design competition
Dezeen promotion: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the Museum of Architecture have launched a competition to find exceptional designs for three new treehouses across Kew UNESCO World Heritage Site. More about Kew and the Museum of Architecture launch treehouse design competition
Rieder showcases concrete facade panels in Germany's largest timber hybrid building
Dezeen promotion: Tchoban Voss Architekten used glass fibre-reinforced concrete panels by Rieder for the facade of EDGE Suedkreuz, an office development that combines timber and concrete in its structure. More about Rieder showcases concrete facade panels in Germany's largest timber hybrid building
Imperfection carpet tile by IVC Commercial
Dezeen Showroom: flooring brand IVC Commercial has launched Imperfection, a carpet tile made of recycled materials that is designed to celebrate the beauty of imperfection. More about Imperfection carpet tile by IVC Commercial