Jane Englefield
Oltre Terra exhibition calls for "constructive relationship" between humans and sheep
Design duo Formafantasma has unveiled an exhibition at Oslo's National Museum of Norway about the history and future of wool production, featuring a 1,700-year-old tunic and a carpet made from waste fibres. More about Oltre Terra exhibition calls for "constructive relationship" between humans and sheep
"The most important factor in design is time and place" says Ai Weiwei
Design objects are a reflection of the issues humans face over time, says Ai Weiwei in this conversation with curator Justin McGuirk filmed exclusively by Dezeen for London's Design Museum. More about "The most important factor in design is time and place" says Ai Weiwei
DZHUS creates pocket-covered clothes "saturated with symbolism"
Fashion house DZHUS paid homage to the plight of Ukrainian refugees when creating its Autumn Winter 2023 collection, which includes multifunctional clothing pieces clad with pockets. More about DZHUS creates pocket-covered clothes "saturated with symbolism"
Steve Messam creates site-specific inflatable sculptures for Clerkenwell Design Week
British artist Steve Messam has created four inflatable sculptures with spiky and bulbous protrusions that intend to "reimagine the architecture" of their locations at Clerkenwell Design Week. More about Steve Messam creates site-specific inflatable sculptures for Clerkenwell Design Week
Studio RC embeds geometric equestrian complex in Mexican mountain terrain
Stables linked by steel bridges and a clubhouse with a cantilevered terrace feature at the Hípico Piedra Grande equestrian complex in rural Mexico, designed by Studio RC. More about Studio RC embeds geometric equestrian complex in Mexican mountain terrain
The Offbeat Sari exhibition celebrates "one of today's most important global fashion stories"
The first sari to be worn at the Met Gala and sequins made from discarded X-ray film sourced from hospitals feature in the Offbeat Sari exhibition, which showcases around 60 contemporary saris at London's Design Museum. More about The Offbeat Sari exhibition celebrates "one of today's most important global fashion stories"
Ten gallery interiors that are artworks in their own right
A subterranean gallery carved into a sand dune and a treehouse-style art museum feature in our latest lookbook, which collects striking gallery interiors from around the world. More about Ten gallery interiors that are artworks in their own right
Adidas to sell Yeezy stock and donate portion of proceeds to charity
Sportswear company Adidas has said that it will attempt to sell the remaining merchandise it designed with musician Kanye West, officially known as Ye, following the end of the pair's partnership after he posted antisemitic comments online. More about Adidas to sell Yeezy stock and donate portion of proceeds to charity
Studio Snoop presents "world's first AI designer" at Milan design week
Australian firm Studio Snoop has unveiled Tilly Talbot, a designer powered by artificial intelligence, at Milan design week. More about Studio Snoop presents "world's first AI designer" at Milan design week
Eight cave-like interiors that celebrate curved forms
A spa with a spherical swimming pool and holiday homes with sloping plaster walls feature in our latest lookbook, which showcases eight cavernous Greek interiors. More about Eight cave-like interiors that celebrate curved forms
Nendo designs beer can with two pull tabs to "create an ideal foam"
Japanese design studio Nendo has developed an alternative beer can with two angled pull tabs, which were manufactured to control the level of foam produced by opening the can. More about Nendo designs beer can with two pull tabs to "create an ideal foam"
Three designs that confront housing insecurity announced as Davidson Prize finalists
Improving the standards of temporary homeless accommodation and addressing the needs of care leavers are among the issues tackled by the three finalists of the annual Davidson Prize. More about Three designs that confront housing insecurity announced as Davidson Prize finalists
Marc Fornes designs bulging coral-shaped pavilion for Louis Vuitton
Designer Marc Fornes presented an organically shaped pavilion at Milan design week to accompany the most recent Objets Nomades furniture collection by fashion house Louis Vuitton. More about Marc Fornes designs bulging coral-shaped pavilion for Louis Vuitton
IKEA reflects on "the past, the present and the future" of the home at Milan design week
Swedish retailer IKEA marked its 80th anniversary at Milan design week with Assembling the Future Together, an immersive exhibition that charts the furniture company's history and addresses its future. More about IKEA reflects on "the past, the present and the future" of the home at Milan design week
Hermès aims "to attract attention to what is invisible" with caged homeware collection
Designer Charlotte Macaux Perelman has placed fashion brand Hermès' most recent homeware collection on chunky concrete plinths within a geometric cage formed from iron rods at Milan design week. More about Hermès aims "to attract attention to what is invisible" with caged homeware collection
Natural Material Studio creates "flexible and organic" Brick Textiles
Copenhagen-based Natural Material Studio and designer Zuzanna Skurka have created an installation at Milan design week from soft bio textiles made from surplus bricks. More about Natural Material Studio creates "flexible and organic" Brick Textiles
This week Prada opened a cafe inside Harrods
This week on Dezeen, we revealed fashion house Prada's cafe inside Harrods department store, which features luxurious interiors dressed in a green hue that has become synonymous with the fashion brand. More about This week Prada opened a cafe inside Harrods
Neville Brody and Nike design "modular and slightly industrial" typography for England women's kits
Graphic designer Neville Brody has collaborated with Nike to create a typography for the England women's football kit that references the original Wembley Stadium's art deco origins. More about Neville Brody and Nike design "modular and slightly industrial" typography for England women's kits
Fashion designer Mary Quant dies aged 93
British fashion designer Mary Quant, who popularised the mini skirt during the 1960s, has died at home aged 93. More about Fashion designer Mary Quant dies aged 93
HOK architect and CEO Bill Hellmuth dies aged 69
American architect Bill Hellmuth, who designed many projects as president and then CEO of global architecture studio HOK, has passed away aged 69 after a long illness. More about HOK architect and CEO Bill Hellmuth dies aged 69