Sancal blankets by Egle Zvirblyte are patterned with tigers and bananas
Dezeen promotion: furniture brand Sancal has teamed up with London-based artist Egle Zvirblyte on a range of whimsical blankets, featuring polka dots, bananas and a tiger wearing sunglasses. More about Sancal blankets by Egle Zvirblyte are patterned with tigers and bananas
What Design Can Do asks designers for innovative solutions in Clean Energy Challenge
Dezeen promotion: Amsterdam-based design platform What Design Can Do is asking architects and designers for proposals that can help cities transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. More about What Design Can Do asks designers for innovative solutions in Clean Energy Challenge
Otis' self-climbing lifts used in construction of Twentytwo skyscraper in London
Dezeen promotion: Otis' Sky Build lifts, which climb up a building as it is built, are enabling the efficient construction of the 278-metre-tall Twentytwo skyscraper in London's financial district. More about Otis' self-climbing lifts used in construction of Twentytwo skyscraper in London
Superyacht designer Philippe Briand brings nautical flair to Hong Kong homes
Dezeen promotion: French designer Philippe Briand has applied superyacht styling to a residential project in Hong Kong for New World Development. More about Superyacht designer Philippe Briand brings nautical flair to Hong Kong homes
Wulf Architekten brightens German disease research centre with Velux skylights
Dezeen promotion: Wulf Architekten has used Velux's modular skylights at a research centre in western Germany, to flood its entrance and oval-shaped laboratory building with natural light. More about Wulf Architekten brightens German disease research centre with Velux skylights
Kaldewei's digital tools help architects plan bathrooms efficiently
Dezeen promotion: German bathroom brand Kaldewei is using building information modelling data to provide industry clients and private customers with digital models of its products. More about Kaldewei's digital tools help architects plan bathrooms efficiently
Interface offers carbon-neutral flooring to help tackle climate change
Dezeen promotion: flooring company Interface's range of carpet and vinyl tiles is designed to help customers minimise their carbon footprint. More about Interface offers carbon-neutral flooring to help tackle climate change
Office of 21st century is "wherever people happen to be" says Vitra
Dezeen promotion: designers Barber and Osgerby, Konstantin Grcic and Sevil Peach explore what the office of today looks like in an exhibition for furniture brand Vitra. More about Office of 21st century is "wherever people happen to be" says Vitra
Dezeen joins Assembly 2018 architecture and design forum in Beijing
Dezeen is co-hosting a programme of talks and panel discussions exploring China's burgeoning architecture and design scene in Beijing from 25 to 27 October. Read on for more details and to register to attend. More about Dezeen joins Assembly 2018 architecture and design forum in Beijing
Humanscale's Infinity lamp designed to combat eyestrain from bright computer screens
Dezeen promotion: design brand Humanscale has released a minimalist LED desk lamp for people who spend all day in front of a computer. More about Humanscale's Infinity lamp designed to combat eyestrain from bright computer screens
Villeroy & Boch predict automated receptionists in The Hotel of the Future e-book
Dezeen promotion: German ceramics company Villeroy & Boch has predicted the features that will appear in future hotels, in a recently released piece of research. More about Villeroy & Boch predict automated receptionists in The Hotel of the Future e-book
The Salon Art + Design poised for seventh edition in New York
Dezeen promotion: this year's The Salon Art + Design fair in New York City will take place 8-12 November 2018, and Dezeen readers can receive a discounted rate on day passes. More about The Salon Art + Design poised for seventh edition in New York
Plant Seven creative hub opens in North Carolina textile mill
Dezeen promotion: a centre for culture and innovation inside a former industrial building in High Point has welcomed the first visitors to look around its spaces, including a design store curated by Dezeen. More about Plant Seven creative hub opens in North Carolina textile mill
"Maintenance-free" Urbanized bikes are engineered for city use
Dezeen promotion: Sofia-based bicycle company Urbanized has launched a range of sturdy bikes, designed for city environments. More about "Maintenance-free" Urbanized bikes are engineered for city use
Coalesse Design Group relocates studio to Munich
Dezeen promotion: US furniture brand Coalesse has moved its design studio from San Francisco to Munich, with the aim to boost its international reach. More about Coalesse Design Group relocates studio to Munich
Grohe's Euphoria SmartControl system aims to make showering "intuitive"
Dezeen promotion: kitchen and bathroom manufacturer Grohe has launched a pared-back shower system that can remember users' water flow preferences and easily alter spray power. More about Grohe's Euphoria SmartControl system aims to make showering "intuitive"
Lago's new collection contains 400 pieces of furniture for day and night
Dezeen promotion: the new collection from Italian home furniture brand Lago contains 400 pieces, including beds, sofas, chairs and mirrors. More about Lago's new collection contains 400 pieces of furniture for day and night
Forbo Flooring's Tessera Cloudscape flooring features patterns based on cloud formations
Dezeen promotion: the latest range of carpet tiles from Forbo Flooring is designed to contribute to a relaxing work environment, by encouraging mindfulness and a connection to nature. More about Forbo Flooring's Tessera Cloudscape flooring features patterns based on cloud formations
Dezeen founder Marcus Fairs named one of London's most influential people
London newspaper the Evening Standard has named Dezeen founder Marcus Fairs as one of the city's 1,000 most influential figures. More about Dezeen founder Marcus Fairs named one of London's most influential people
Sliding full-height windows give LA home far-reaching views
Dezeen promotion: XTEN Architecture has utilised Vitrocsa's TH+ slider windows in the design of a Los Angeles mansion, with interiors designed by Lenny Kravitz. More about Sliding full-height windows give LA home far-reaching views