Wilsonart expands Quartz collection of greyscale solid-surface materials
Dezeen promotion: white marble, concrete and charcoal are among the designs Wilsonart has added to its collection of greyscale laminate surfaces for kitchens and bathrooms. More about Wilsonart expands Quartz collection of greyscale solid-surface materials
Swedish Design Moves brings country's creativity and craft heritage to London Design Fair
Dezeen promotion: selected design studios from Sweden will showcase their work at this year's London Design Fair, as part of a new four-year initiative called Swedish Design Moves. More about Swedish Design Moves brings country's creativity and craft heritage to London Design Fair
Fantoni launches solid wood tables designed to bring a home-like feel to the office
Dezeen promotion: Italian brand Fantoni has collaborated with design studio Metrica to create a range of office tables made from solid oak and beech, which aim to bring a softer look to work environments. More about Fantoni launches solid wood tables designed to bring a home-like feel to the office
Sølø updates recycled textiles with tropical artwork for Jungle collection
Dezeen promotion: textiles and homeware brand Sølø has patterned recycled fabric with palm trees, flowers and dragonflies for a collection of rugs, sofas and pouffes, which will launch at Maison et Objet in Paris this weekend. More about Sølø updates recycled textiles with tropical artwork for Jungle collection
Shortlist revealed for inaugural AHEAD Middle East and Africa hospitality awards
Dezeen promotion: a hotel overlooking the Hajar Mountains in Oman and a Botswanan lodge located on a UNESCO World Heritage site are among the shortlisted projects for the inaugural AHEAD Middle East and Africa awards for hospitality experience and design. More about Shortlist revealed for inaugural AHEAD Middle East and Africa hospitality awards
New York Textile Month returns September 2017 with city-wide event programme
Dezeen promotion: New York Textile Month is back for a second edition, with talks, exhibitions and retail opportunities "celebrating the revival of textiles" available to the public throughout September 2017. More about New York Textile Month returns September 2017 with city-wide event programme
Call for entries to the Tile of Spain Awards 2017
Dezeen promotion: architects, designers and students are invited to submit projects to this year's Tile of Spain Awards, whose previous winners include a courtyard covered in pale yellow bricks. More about Call for entries to the Tile of Spain Awards 2017
Finalists of Dezeen and Samsung's €30,000 TV stand design competition revealed
Dezeen promotion: the final five designs in Dezeen and Samsung's QLED TV stand design competition include a stand that doubles as a plant pot and another that can be used as a clothes rack. More about Finalists of Dezeen and Samsung's €30,000 TV stand design competition revealed
Minsuk Cho designs bridge-linked gallery and clubhouse for Hong Kong's Mount Pavilia
Dezeen promotion: entrepreneur Adrian Cheng worked with architect Minsuk Cho of South Korean studio Mass Studies to design a clubhouse, gallery and eateries for a housing development set within landscaped grounds on Hong Kong's Clearwater Bay. More about Minsuk Cho designs bridge-linked gallery and clubhouse for Hong Kong's Mount Pavilia
Design Week Mexico announces programme and first participants for 2017
Dezeen promotion: this year's edition of Design Week Mexico will involve exhibitions, installations and talks across the country's capital from 4 to 8 October 2017. More about Design Week Mexico announces programme and first participants for 2017
London Design Fair 2017 will showcase projects from Europe, Asia and North America
Dezeen promotion: a pavilion by US designers, an exhibition of British craft and a showcase of design from South Korea's capital are among the wide range of exhibitions that will feature at this year's London Design Fair in September. More about London Design Fair 2017 will showcase projects from Europe, Asia and North America
Jasper Morrison, John Pawson and Amanda Levete create works for Maggie's charity auction
Dezeen promotion: a mix of established and emerging designers have contributed one-off artworks to be auctioned anonymously for Joy of Living, an initiative raising money for Maggie's Centres. More about Jasper Morrison, John Pawson and Amanda Levete create works for Maggie's charity auction
Designjunction announces installations and exhibitions for London Design Festival 2017
Dezeen promotion: a giant ceramic gateway, a flower-filled passage and visions for cars of the future are among the installations and exhibitions set to take place at this year's designjunction. More about Designjunction announces installations and exhibitions for London Design Festival 2017
DesignCommons event in Helsinki aims to find solutions to world issues
Dezeen promotion: Winy Maas and Studio Swine are set to take part in the inaugural DesignCommons event in Helsinki, which will see designers and architects talk about issues currently facing the industry and wider world. More about DesignCommons event in Helsinki aims to find solutions to world issues
Plants, pulleys and a surfboard among shortlist for Dezeen and Samsung's TV stand design contest
Dezeen promotion: A TV stand that doubles as a plant pot and another that incorporates a decorative display shelf are among the designs shortlisted in Dezeen and Samsung's QLED TV stand design competition. More about Plants, pulleys and a surfboard among shortlist for Dezeen and Samsung's TV stand design contest
Over 800 buildings open to the public for Open House London 2017
Dezeen promotion: a quirky Haringey house, a Stirling Prize-nominated apartment block with wicker balconies and the new home of New Scotland Yard are among the buildings that open up their doors to the public next month, as part of Open House London. More about Over 800 buildings open to the public for Open House London 2017
Nice's automated blinds help buildings to make the most of natural light
Dezeen promotion: Italian company Nice has launched a system of touchless automated interior blinds that can be tailored to homes, public buildings and commercial spaces. More about Nice's automated blinds help buildings to make the most of natural light
Chicago Architecture Biennial 2017 invites press and professionals to register for preview days
Dezeen promotion: press and industry professionals can register to attend the preview days of this year's Chicago Architecture Biennial on 14 and 15 September, for a first look at the exhibitions. More about Chicago Architecture Biennial 2017 invites press and professionals to register for preview days
Wilsonart adds neutral tones and textures to its Solicor Laminate surfaces
Dezeen promotion: cream-coloured linen, white marble and silvery oak are among the new designs available in Wilsonart's expanded solid-core laminate surface collection. More about Wilsonart adds neutral tones and textures to its Solicor Laminate surfaces
V&A Dundee launches initiative to promote Scottish design
Dezeen promotion: ahead of the launch of the V&A's new design museum in Dundee next year, the organisation has created an online platform to showcase the work of emerging Scottish designers. More about V&A Dundee launches initiative to promote Scottish design