Open House London 2018 programme features Bloomberg HQ and US Embassy
Dezeen promotion: over 800 buildings will be open free to the public during this year's Open House London, including the Stirling Prize-nominated Bloomberg headquarters by Foster + Partners and the new US Embassy by Kieran Timberlake. More about Open House London 2018 programme features Bloomberg HQ and US Embassy
Top 15 designs revealed in Dezeen and Samsung's TV Ambient Mode competition
Dezeen promotion: a virtual architectural extension, a window to other parts of the world and an interactive ninja feature on the longlist in the Dezeen x Samsung TV Ambient Mode Design Competition, revealed today. More about Top 15 designs revealed in Dezeen and Samsung's TV Ambient Mode competition
Complete our audience survey for a chance to win Urbanears speakers
Tell us what you think about Dezeen! Take part in our audience survey and you could win one of three Urbanears speakers. More about Complete our audience survey for a chance to win Urbanears speakers
New trend report signals a return to deep space and 1970s style
The 1970s are back, according to an interior-design report by online furniture platform Clippings. More about New trend report signals a return to deep space and 1970s style
Entry deadline extended for Dezeen and Samsung's €29,500 TV Ambient Mode competition
Dezeen promotion: the deadline to enter Dezeen and Samsung's competition to create Ambient Mode graphics for the brand's QLED TVs has been extended. More about Entry deadline extended for Dezeen and Samsung's €29,500 TV Ambient Mode competition
Shortlist unveiled for AHEAD MEA 2018 hospitality awards
Dezeen promotion: A grain store-turned-hotel and an open-air lodge located on a wildlife reserve are among the projects to be shortlisted in this year's AHEAD MEA awards. More about Shortlist unveiled for AHEAD MEA 2018 hospitality awards
Dubai's Downtown Editions will highlight limited edition pieces made by regional designers
Dezeen promotion: the craft of regional designers will be the focus of 2018's Downtown Editions, a design showcase in Dubai that features limited edition creations from around the world. More about Dubai's Downtown Editions will highlight limited edition pieces made by regional designers
P.O.D.System shoe by adidas embraces a design from the 1990s
Dezeen promotion: adidas Originals has reimagined a cushioning system it developed in the 1990s to create a shoe that is "built for natural motion". More about P.O.D.System shoe by adidas embraces a design from the 1990s
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Last chance to enter Dezeen and Samsung's €29,500 TV Ambient Mode competition
Dezeen promotion: there are just two weeks left to enter Dezeen and Samsung's competition to create Ambient Mode graphics for the brand's QLED TVs. More about Last chance to enter Dezeen and Samsung's €29,500 TV Ambient Mode competition
Istituto Marangoni announces new design courses at its London school
Dezeen promotion: to celebrate its 15th anniversary in the UK, international fashion school Istituto Marangoni has announced eight new design courses at its London location, starting from October 2018. More about Istituto Marangoni announces new design courses at its London school
Kaldewei launches shower surfaces that sit level with your floor
Dezeen promotion: Nexsys is a range of minimal shower surfaces by bathroom brand Kaldewei, which come complete with integrated drainage channels. More about Kaldewei launches shower surfaces that sit level with your floor
Istanbul Design Biennial 2018 will feature six pop-up "schools"
Dezeen promotion: the next Istanbul Design Biennial will see six of the city's important cultural institutions transformed into experimental teaching spaces. More about Istanbul Design Biennial 2018 will feature six pop-up "schools"
Maison&Objet reveals winners of 2018 Rising Talent Awards
Dezeen promotion: Maison&Objet has chosen six up-and-coming Lebanese designers as the winners of its 2018 Rising Talents Awards. More about Maison&Objet reveals winners of 2018 Rising Talent Awards
Life Kitchens' first central London showroom features a virtual-reality theatre
Dezeen promotion: retailer Life Kitchens has opened a flagship store in London's Waterloo, which comes complete with a virtual-reality theatre that allows customers to see and modify their suites before purchasing. More about Life Kitchens' first central London showroom features a virtual-reality theatre
Ramy Fischler named Maison&Objet 2018 designer of the year
Dezeen promotion: Ramy Fischler has been announced as Designer of the Year for Maison&Objet's September 2018 edition, and will exhibit his work in a self-designed space at the fair in Paris. More about Ramy Fischler named Maison&Objet 2018 designer of the year
Vatican's Venice Biennale pavilion made using bespoke shingles by Alpi
Dezeen promotion: Alpi produced 9,000 custom shingles from environmentally and socially responsible wood for MAP Studio's pavilion as part of the Vatican City's Venice Biennale debut. More about Vatican's Venice Biennale pavilion made using bespoke shingles by Alpi
AHEAD Americas announces region's best hotels for 2018
Dezeen promotion: hotels in North and South America recognised by this year's AHEAD awards include a converted bank in Los Angeles, a beachfront resort in Nicaragua, and a renovated motor lodge in California. More about AHEAD Americas announces region's best hotels for 2018
Dezeen and Samsung launch €29,500 competition to design TV Ambient Mode
Dezeen promotion: Dezeen and Samsung Electronics are launching a design competition to create graphics for the Ambient Mode feature on the brand's QLED TV, with total prize money of €29,500. More about Dezeen and Samsung launch €29,500 competition to design TV Ambient Mode
Grohe releases Cube collection of ceramic bathroom products
Dezeen promotion: German brand Grohe has launched its latest collection of ceramic bathroom products, featuring minimalist and "urban-inspired" shapes. More about Grohe releases Cube collection of ceramic bathroom products
Samsung introduces Ambient Mode allowing TVs to blend into the wall
Dezeen promotion: Samsung has added a feature to its latest QLED televisions that allows the screen to appear almost transparent when not in use. More about Samsung introduces Ambient Mode allowing TVs to blend into the wall