Jane Englefield
Sweekar is world's "first emotionally intelligent" pocket-sized pet
At the CES tech fair in Las Vegas, Chinese startup Takway has unveiled a cute AI-powered pet-like accessory, designed to grow physically and emotionally alongside its user. More about Sweekar is world's "first emotionally intelligent" pocket-sized pet
IKEA debuts colour-shifting version of Sabine Marcelis's viral "doughnut lamp" at CES
Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis has created an updated version of the popular Varmblixt lights she designed for IKEA, revamping the company's most-sold lamp with a matte white finish and a smart bulb. More about IKEA debuts colour-shifting version of Sabine Marcelis's viral "doughnut lamp" at CES
Interior design in 2026 will opt for "curated calm over superficial opulence"
The Trump effect will see interior designers resolve to steer clear of excess in 2026 but it won't trigger a trend for stark minimalism, industry figures predict. More about Interior design in 2026 will opt for "curated calm over superficial opulence"
LG creates humanoid AI-powered robot to make "housework a thing of the past"
Electronics brand LG has unveiled CLOiD, an AI-powered home robot that takes care of household chores like cooking and laundry, at the CES tech fair in Las Vegas. More about LG creates humanoid AI-powered robot to make "housework a thing of the past"
The most unexpected brand collaborations of 2025
From a cognac bottle by rapper 50 Cent to supermarket brand Aldi's puffer jacket shaped like a giant baked potato, the latest instalment of our 2025 review explores collaborations from the last 12 months that we definitely didn't see coming. More about The most unexpected brand collaborations of 2025
"Lofty white" Cloud Dancer named Pantone Colour of the Year 2026
Colour specialist Pantone has announced Cloud Dancer as its 2026 colour of the year – an understated, greyish white hue chosen to signify a yearning for "a future free from toxicity and excess". More about "Lofty white" Cloud Dancer named Pantone Colour of the Year 2026
The top rebrands of 2025
From restaurant Cracker Barrel's failed rebrand to the barely-noticeable tweaks to retailers Amazon and Walmart, our Review of 2025 continues with Dezeen's top 10 rebrands from the last year. More about The top rebrands of 2025
Six wintry accessories for the Christmas season
To mark the start of the festive period, design and interiors reporter Jane Englefield has rounded up six design products with a subtle Christmas feel, from a wreath made from dead sunflowers to algae-based stickers. More about Six wintry accessories for the Christmas season
EBBA founder's all-timber London apartment celebrates "alive and imperfect" wood
EBBA Architects founder Benni Allan has renovated his own London apartment in a former tea factory, which features walls, floors, furniture and even speakers crafted from Douglas fir. More about EBBA founder's all-timber London apartment celebrates "alive and imperfect" wood
Quality of design education "lower than it was" say designers
Ailing design education is leaving graduates unprepared for the realities of industry and saddled with debt, established designers have warned as part of our Performance Review series. More about Quality of design education "lower than it was" say designers
Eight living spaces anchored by statement fireplaces
It's rapidly cooling down across the northern hemisphere. To mark the seasonal shift, we've collected a lookbook of eight fireplaces installed in living spaces from Lithuania to Chile. More about Eight living spaces anchored by statement fireplaces
"Ireland is absolutely having a moment" says head of Irish Design Week
A rich history of storytelling and self-sufficient island living have fostered an exciting contemporary design scene in Ireland, Irish Design Week head Tom Watts tells Dezeen in this interview. More about "Ireland is absolutely having a moment" says head of Irish Design Week
Tarkett achieves "world's first" carbon negative linoleum
French flooring brand Tarkett has announced that its linoleum is now carbon-negative across all stages of its life cycle, from sourcing raw materials to end-of-life deconstruction and recycling. More about Tarkett achieves "world's first" carbon negative linoleum
Herzog & de Meuron's Art Basel trophies are "different from anything that's ever been done"
Swiss architecture studio Herzog & de Meuron has designed bubbly glass trophies for the Art Basel Awards that aim to capture the shape of breath in glass. More about Herzog & de Meuron's Art Basel trophies are "different from anything that's ever been done"
Dubai courtyard installation examines how "architecture evolved in the region"
Emirati studio Some Kind of Practice presented a palm-clad pavilion with a central courtyard at this year's Dubai Design Week, exploring how this architectural feature has been shaped by climate and communities over time. More about Dubai courtyard installation examines how "architecture evolved in the region"
UAE-based designer exhibition showcases 24 emerging local creatives
This year's UAE Designer Exhibition at Dubai Design Week features a glass coffee table debossed with oysters and a towering wooden lamp referencing French pastries. More about UAE-based designer exhibition showcases 24 emerging local creatives
Draga & Aurel crafts jewel-like furniture from liquid resin textured with sea salt
Italian duo Draga & Aurel has created a collection of striking furniture from Murano glass, resin and concrete, which forms their Dubai Design Week debut. More about Draga & Aurel crafts jewel-like furniture from liquid resin textured with sea salt
Dezeen's favourite furniture and lighting from October
Marbled stools made from old car plastic and a sculptural lamp woven with silk are among the standout pieces of furniture and lighting spotted by Dezeen's design and interiors reporter Jane Englefield over the past month. More about Dezeen's favourite furniture and lighting from October
Eight shadowy bedrooms that are perfect for the spooky season
Horror-film-style wood panelling and charcoal-coloured sheets feature in this lookbook of moody bedrooms to pore over this Halloween weekend. More about Eight shadowy bedrooms that are perfect for the spooky season
Robbie Williams ventures into furniture design with The Introvert Chair
British musician Robbie Williams has created an enveloping chair for Dutch furniture brand Moooi, featuring a generously padded seat designed to mimic the feeling of a hug. More about Robbie Williams ventures into furniture design with The Introvert Chair