Jennifer Hahn
Eight hotel interiors enriched by decadent jewel tones
Plush velvet upholstery, Moroccan rugs and chinoiserie-style ottomans feature in this lookbook of hotel interiors that use saturated jewel colours to bridge the gap between cosiness and luxury. More about Eight hotel interiors enriched by decadent jewel tones
PlasticFree is a database of over 100 plastic alternatives for designers and architects
Environmental organisation A Plastic Planet has launched an online platform to help architects and designers source plastic-free materials for their projects and avoid the "minefield of misinformation" around more sustainable alternatives. More about PlasticFree is a database of over 100 plastic alternatives for designers and architects
PlayStation debuts highly customisable controller for gamers with disabilities at CES
Electronics company Sony has unveiled an adaptable PlayStation controller named Project Leonardo that allows gamers with limited motor control to "craft their own play experience", as its first foray into accessible gaming equipment. More about PlayStation debuts highly customisable controller for gamers with disabilities at CES
Sony's first-ever car will function as a "moving entertainment space"
Consumer electronics company Sony and carmaker Honda have combined their expertise to produce an electric car prototype, which was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show this week. More about Sony's first-ever car will function as a "moving entertainment space"
Dezeen's top 10 product designs of 2022
A fake avocado, a wearable vibrator for erectile dysfunction and a duo of James Turrell perfume bottles are among this year's most impactful product designs, which we've rounded up as part of our review of 2022. More about Dezeen's top 10 product designs of 2022
Dezeen's top 10 designs from 2022 that rethought how we use energy
As the global energy crisis shone a light on fossil-fuel dependence this year, we continue our review of 2022 by looking at 10 of the most innovative projects demonstrating more renewable, efficient and affordable ways to power our lives. More about Dezeen's top 10 designs from 2022 that rethought how we use energy
Manifesto of Canadian Design urges designers to "un-fuck" their industry
Architecture studio Lemay has published a manifesto calling on Canadian studios to unite behind a more radical approach to design that reflects Indigenous values and takes responsibility for the country's abundant natural resources. More about Manifesto of Canadian Design urges designers to "un-fuck" their industry
Dezeen's top 11 architecture and design books of 2022
Continuing our review of 2022, we look at 11 page-turning books published on design and architecture this year, including a tome on the century's best British houses and a "cookbook" of experimental food designs. More about Dezeen's top 11 architecture and design books of 2022
Vollebak releases "first piece of clothing ever" coloured with black algae dye
Experimental clothing brand Vollebak and biomaterials company Living Ink have teamed up to create a T-shirt using black dye made from algae instead of petroleum, in what they say marks a major breakthrough for sustainable fashion. More about Vollebak releases "first piece of clothing ever" coloured with black algae dye
Seaweed packaging and greenhouse-in-a-box among 2022 Earthshot Prize winners
Prince William has announced the five winning projects of this year's Earthshot Prize, founded by the royal together with British wildlife presenter David Attenborough to find solutions to "repair our planet". More about Seaweed packaging and greenhouse-in-a-box among 2022 Earthshot Prize winners
Yinka Ilori draws on "unapologetic" architecture of Burkina Faso for debut pop-up shop
Modular display stands modelled on buildings in Burkina Faso feature in the first brick-and-mortar shop that London-based designer Yinka Ilori has created for his self-titled homeware brand. More about Yinka Ilori draws on "unapologetic" architecture of Burkina Faso for debut pop-up shop
Herzog & de Meuron's Museum of the 20th Century an "environmental disgrace" say critics
Environmentalists and architecture critics have raised concerns about the carbon footprint of a major new museum for modern art designed by Herzog & de Meuron, which is under construction in Berlin. More about Herzog & de Meuron's Museum of the 20th Century an "environmental disgrace" say critics
Suzie McMurtry designs mycelium "spore cannon" to regenerate soil after wildfires
American designer Suzie McMurtry has developed a mushroom-spore dispenser that is automatically triggered during a wildfire so the fungi can detoxify the soil after a blaze. More about Suzie McMurtry designs mycelium "spore cannon" to regenerate soil after wildfires
Axel Arigato rejects "McDonald's approach" to interiors with Berlin flagship store
Travertine displays that double as DJ podiums feature alongside glistening butter-yellow columns in Axel Arigato's Berlin outpost, which the streetwear label has designed together with longtime collaborator Halleroed. More about Axel Arigato rejects "McDonald's approach" to interiors with Berlin flagship store
PETA launches $1 million design competition to create vegan wool
Animal rights organisation PETA has launched the Vegan Wool Challenge, calling on designers and researchers to develop a vegan alternative to sheep's wool with a lower environmental impact. More about PETA launches million design competition to create vegan wool
Sustainable architecture efforts hindered by "sloppiness" says UN climate ambassador
Architects must take greater accountability for their sector to help decarbonise the built environment, says UN Race to Zero ambassador Sarah El Battouty in this exclusive interview from the final day of the COP27 climate conference. More about Sustainable architecture efforts hindered by "sloppiness" says UN climate ambassador
Second Sea calculator predicts damage to global cities from rising seas
In time for the COP27 climate summit, a team of researchers led by architect Adrian Lahoud has developed an app that calculates how much coastal cities are owed in climate reparations to make up for the destruction wrought by rising sea levels. More about Second Sea calculator predicts damage to global cities from rising seas
Infection-sensing wound dressing wins top prize in 2022 James Dyson Awards
A trio of PhD students from the Warsaw University of Technology have been named the grand prize winners of this year's James Dyson Awards for their SmartHEAL sensor, which is integrated into a dressing to detect how well a wound is healing. More about Infection-sensing wound dressing wins top prize in 2022 James Dyson Awards
McDonald's designs "ultimate gaming chair" for simultaneous snacking and playing
Grease-proof leather and an integrated burger warmer feature in the McCrispy Ultimate Gaming Chair, created by fast-food chain McDonald's in a limited edition of four. More about McDonald's designs "ultimate gaming chair" for simultaneous snacking and playing
Solar panels to cover all large car parks in France under new mandate
The French Senate has approved a bill requiring all large parking lots across France to be topped with solar canopies in the next six years, which are predicted to generate as much energy as 10 nuclear reactors. More about Solar panels to cover all large car parks in France under new mandate