Jennifer Hahn
Michael Anastassiades closes lighting brand to refocus on design full time
Designer Michael Anastassiades has announced the closure of his eponymous lighting brand after 20 years in business, telling Dezeen he plans to dedicate his newfound free time "solely to creating things". More about Michael Anastassiades closes lighting brand to refocus on design full time
Five everyday products that are leading the self-repair revolution
As countries drag their heels on adopting right to repair legislation, designers are forging ahead and reimagining some of our most used products – from sofas to whole electric cars – so they can be fixed by anyone. More about Five everyday products that are leading the self-repair revolution
Retro arcade game parodying Trump's "insane undeclared war" on Iran appears in Washington DC
Players pick between ordering a Diet Coke or declaring war on Iran in a video game created by artist collective The Secret Handshake, accusing President Donald Trump of treating the deadly conflict as if it were a game. More about Retro arcade game parodying Trump's "insane undeclared war" on Iran appears in Washington DC
Is parametricism the defining architecture style of the 21st century?
In the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly, we give listeners a crash course in parametricism, from its origins to its much-disputed claim of being the most significant architectural style since modernism. More about Is parametricism the defining architecture style of the 21st century?
Dezeen picks the eight most covetable products from IKEA's latest PS collection
For the first time in nearly 10 years, IKEA has unveiled a new edition of its experimental PS collection, known for letting "designers go a bit more wild". Here, Dezeen spotlights eight standout pieces from the range, most of which cost under £100. More about Dezeen picks the eight most covetable products from IKEA's latest PS collection
Sci-fi lamps and inflatable furniture among six trends to know from Milan design week
That's a wrap on Milan design week 2026. Here are six trends to know from the industry’s biggest event of the year, starring a blow-up IKEA chair and a creepy AI-powered chandelier. More about Sci-fi lamps and inflatable furniture among six trends to know from Milan design week
Labubu-creator Kasing Lung ventures into collectible furniture with USM
Illustrations of Kasing Lung's infamous Labubu character are emblazoned on classic white USM Haller cabinets as part of a collaboration unveiled by the Swiss furniture maker at Milan design week. More about Labubu-creator Kasing Lung ventures into collectible furniture with USM
Design platform Capsule accused of not paying "dozens" of contributors
As Capsule magazine prepares to host the fourth edition of its popular Capsule Plaza exhibition at Milan design week, a chorus of previous collaborators has accused the company of a pattern of non-payment. More about Design platform Capsule accused of not paying "dozens" of contributors
Five key pieces to look out for in V&A's Schiaparelli exhibition according to its curator
As a landmark exhibition on avant-garde fashion house Schiaparelli opens at London's V&A, curator Sonnet Stanfill walks Dezeen through five highlights and hidden gems you won't want to miss. More about Five key pieces to look out for in V&A's Schiaparelli exhibition according to its curator
"Anything good is kind of costly" says Marc Newson
Forty years ago, Marc Newson designed what would become the most expensive work ever sold at auction by a living designer. In this interview, he reflects on affordability, collectible design and current projects, including Ferrari's first electric car. More about "Anything good is kind of costly" says Marc Newson
KFC creates "unhinged" Pickle Puffer stuffed with gherkins
Fast-food chain KFC has joined the novelty outerwear arms race with a gherkin-filled puffer jacket, hooked up to a built-in straw for picklebacks on the go. More about KFC creates "unhinged" Pickle Puffer stuffed with gherkins
Dubai landmark Burj Al Arab skyscraper damaged by Iranian strikes
Dubai's sail-shaped Burj Al Arab skyscraper and man-made Palm Jumeirah island were among several highly recognisable structures in the UAE that were damaged by Iranian strikes on Saturday. More about Dubai landmark Burj Al Arab skyscraper damaged by Iranian strikes
Plants donated by local residents cover undulating facade of SOIL Nihonbashi
Rust-red panels of corrugated steel curve around this narrow 14-room hotel in central Tokyo, designed by Kiyoaki Takeda Architects and Staple Studio to reflect the neighbourhood's longstanding culture of "alleyway gardening". More about Plants donated by local residents cover undulating facade of SOIL Nihonbashi
How war has made Ukrainian interiors "bolder and more interesting"
Homes, eateries, offices and dance studios – despite four years of war and the constant threat of Russian bombardment, there's a flurry of small but striking interiors popping up in Ukraine. Jennifer Hahn investigates what's behind this unexpected trend. More about How war has made Ukrainian interiors "bolder and more interesting"
Jony Ive and Marc Newson shun touchscreens for interior of Ferrari's first electric car
Carmaker Ferrari has released preview images of the interiors for its first electric car, Ferrari Luce, designed with Jony Ive, Marc Newson and their design studio LoveFrom. More about Jony Ive and Marc Newson shun touchscreens for interior of Ferrari's first electric car
Cancellation of 2026 Stockholm Furniture Fair "the best thing that could happen" for local industry
The cancellation of this year's Stockholm Furniture Fair was a necessary wake-up call for the Swedish design industry, insiders told Dezeen during a grassroots event they organised to take its place. More about Cancellation of 2026 Stockholm Furniture Fair "the best thing that could happen" for local industry
Simon Skinner arranges unwanted glassware like flowers to create Buké lamps
Second-hand bowls, ashtrays and cat figurines are stacked on top of each other to form these sculptural lights by Swedish designer Simon Skinner, on show this week as part of Stockholm Creative Edition. More about Simon Skinner arranges unwanted glassware like flowers to create Buké lamps
Stockholm Creative Edition hopes to wake up Sweden's "sleepy" design industry
Folded paper lights and a chair woven from a single piece of rope are among the projects from emerging Swedish designers that are on show as part of the main exhibition at Stockholm Creative Edition this week. More about Stockholm Creative Edition hopes to wake up Sweden's "sleepy" design industry
Ten must-see shows at Stockholm's unofficial design week
In the wake of this year's Stockholm Design Week being cancelled, designers and brands have taken matters into their own hands with an alternative programme of events across the city. Here are 10 highlights you won't want to miss. More about Ten must-see shows at Stockholm's unofficial design week
Lego and Crocs launch multi-year partnership with shoes shaped like giant bricks
Toymaker Lego has lent the shape of its iconic bricks to a pair of oversized, rectangular shoes as part of a new ongoing collaboration with footwear brand Crocs. More about Lego and Crocs launch multi-year partnership with shoes shaped like giant bricks