Playful ergonomic chair among projects from the Estonian Academy of Arts
Dezeen School Shows: an ergonomic wooden chair with a Bauhaus-informed aesthetic is among the projects from the Estonian Academy of Arts. More about Playful ergonomic chair among projects from the Estonian Academy of Arts
Macaron modular sofa by Bert Plantagie and Mecanoo
Dezeen Showroom: Dutch design brand Bert Plantagie has collaborated with architecture studio Mecanoo to design Macaron, a modular sofa system modelled on and named after the famous French confection. More about Macaron modular sofa by Bert Plantagie and Mecanoo
Corsetto armchair by Cristián Mohaded for Molteni&C
Dezeen Showroom: a leather belt cinches the pillowy form of this armchair created by Argentinian designer Cristián Mohaded for Italian furniture brand Molteni&C. More about Corsetto armchair by Cristián Mohaded for Molteni&C
Stool informed by traditional Japanese game among projects from Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts
Dezeen School Shows: an adjustable stool crafted from cord and wood inspired by a traditional Japanese string game is among projects from Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts. More about Stool informed by traditional Japanese game among projects from Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts
Quincy sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform
Dezeen Showroom: Italian architect Antonio Citterio rejected rigid angles when designing this curvilinear, enveloping sofa for furniture maker Flexform. More about Quincy sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform
Moooi returns to Milan's Superstudio Più to celebrate 25 years
Promotion: Dutch design brand Moooi has marked its 25th anniversary at Milan design week with a striking silver installation and product launches, including a playfully modular sofa by Yves Behar. More about Moooi returns to Milan's Superstudio Più to celebrate 25 years
Vea tapware collection by Christian Haas for Villeroy & Boch
Dezeen Showroom: German industrial designer Christian Haas has designed a series of bathroom taps for Villeroy & Boch informed by the clear geometry of classic perfume bottles. More about Vea tapware collection by Christian Haas for Villeroy & Boch
Shinnoki panels by Decospan
Dezeen Showroom: Belgian brand Decospan has developed Shinnoki, a collection of prefinished wood panels that mimic the qualities of real wood veneer while being repeatable on large scales. More about Shinnoki panels by Decospan
Sigma to combine camera technology and botanics at Milan design week exhibition
Promotion: Japanese camera brand Sigma and landscape design studio Green Wise have launched an exhibition at this year's Milan design week that explores the importance of cameras in crafting an image. More about Sigma to combine camera technology and botanics at Milan design week exhibition
Seamless HPL Translucent Surfaces by PoliLam
Dezeen Showroom: US brand PoliLam has developed a collection of translucent, clear-edged surfaces that allow light to diffuse through both the planes and edges. More about Seamless HPL Translucent Surfaces by PoliLam
Lauro lighting collection by Marset
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Marset has reissued one of its early lighting ranges by designers P Aragay and J Pérez Mateo, which recalls the aesthetics of the 1970s. More about Lauro lighting collection by Marset
Allround stool by NII
Dezeen Showroom: designed by furniture brand NII's creative director Hirotaka Tako, this minimal stool's integrated casters allow it to glide around collaborative environments. More about Allround stool by NII
Why Milan design week is such a big deal
What's so important about Milan design week, and what can we expect this year? And how does the proposed "Arc de Trump" compare to the Arc de Triomphe? More about Why Milan design week is such a big deal
Spatially complex bamboo table among projects from The University of Hong Kong
Dezeen School Shows: a table made from bamboo and wood, which uses AI in its design process, is among the projects from The University of Hong Kong. More about Spatially complex bamboo table among projects from The University of Hong Kong
Ryo bookcase by Nao Tamura for Porro
Dezeen Showroom: designer Nao Tamura has created a faceted bookcase for Italian furniture brand Porro, with folded sheets of aluminium giving it a sculptural quality. More about Ryo bookcase by Nao Tamura for Porro
Soft Stone sofa by Gabriel Tan for ClassiCon
Dezeen Showroom: German design brand ClassiCon worked with Singaporean designer Gabriel Tan on a round-cornered modular sofa that takes cues from both sculpture and architecture. More about Soft Stone sofa by Gabriel Tan for ClassiCon
SYS's performancewear is designed to "move with intention"
Promotion: South Korean brand SYS has entered the US market with its collection of "precision-engineered" performancewear for men and women. More about SYS's performancewear is designed to "move with intention"
Azul lounge chair by Lina Bo Bardi via Paola Lenti
Dezeen Showroom: created by pioneering modernist architect and designer Lina Bo Bardi for her home in São Paulo, the Azul lounge chair has been reissued by furniture brand Paola Lenti. More about Azul lounge chair by Lina Bo Bardi via Paola Lenti
Verso modular bathroom furniture collection by Roca
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Roca has created an adaptable bathroom furniture system that can be tailored to different functions and scales without losing visual balance. More about Verso modular bathroom furniture collection by Roca
Synsisal carpet tiles by Curran
Dezeen Showroom: US brand Curran has added a tile to its range of carpets that mimic the look of fibrous textiles made from sisal plants, introducing an option for large-scale contract projects. More about Synsisal carpet tiles by Curran