Jennifer Hahn
3D textiles could "replace concrete and cement" in construction says Hella Jongerius
New three-dimensional weaving technologies could revolutionise architecture and lead to lighter, more flexible buildings according to Dutch designer Hella Jongerius. More about 3D textiles could "replace concrete and cement" in construction says Hella Jongerius
Antarctica's first flag aims to give the uninhabited continent a voice in the climate crisis
American journalist Evan Townsend has designed the True South flag for Antarctica to create a distinctive identity for the continent and encourage its protection by the rest of the Earth's inhabitants. More about Antarctica's first flag aims to give the uninhabited continent a voice in the climate crisis
Sonnet155 is a "temporary handbag" made from discarded fruit peels
Berlin design students Lobke Beckfeld and Johanna Hehemeyer-Cürten have developed a translucent fruit-leather bag that dissolves in water and can be used to fertilise plants once it is no longer needed. More about Sonnet155 is a "temporary handbag" made from discarded fruit peels
Moooi releases real-life version of "impossible to produce" virtual chair by Andrés Reisinger
Dutch design brand Moooi has partnered with 3D artist Andrés Reisinger to mass-produce his Hortensia chair, which went viral on Instagram as a rendering and become known as "the chair that could not be made". More about Moooi releases real-life version of "impossible to produce" virtual chair by Andrés Reisinger
WaterLight is a portable lantern that can be charged with salt water or urine
Colombian renewable energy start-up E-Dina has developed a cordless light that converts salt water into electricity as a more reliable alternative to solar lamps in off-grid communities. More about WaterLight is a portable lantern that can be charged with salt water or urine
Seven key materials designers are relying on to create more sustainable products
To mark Earth Day, we've rounded up seven materials that designers are using to replace more polluting mainstays such as plastic, concrete and leather in a bid to limit the impacts of climate change. More about Seven key materials designers are relying on to create more sustainable products
Fixing Fashion initiative hopes to patch up "broken" clothing industry
Dutch designer Dave Hakkens has launched an online academy that teaches users how to fix "99 per cent of their clothing" in a bid to combat the mounting issue of textile waste. More about Fixing Fashion initiative hopes to patch up "broken" clothing industry
Students turn discarded chewing gum into colourful skateboard wheels
French design students Hugo Maupetit and Vivian Fischer have developed a method for collecting discarded chewing gum and turning it into colourful, recycled plastic skateboard wheels. More about Students turn discarded chewing gum into colourful skateboard wheels
Adidas unveils Stan Smith Mylo trainers made from mycelium leather
Adidas has revealed a mycelium leather version of its classic Stan Smith trainers, becoming the latest in a flurry of brands creating products from the sustainable leather alternative. More about Adidas unveils Stan Smith Mylo trainers made from mycelium leather
"Whitest paint on record" reflects 98 per cent of sunlight to cool buildings
Researchers at Purdue University have developed an "ultra-white" paint that reflects 98 per cent of sunlight and deflects infrared heat, allowing buildings to cool below the surrounding air temperature. More about "Whitest paint on record" reflects 98 per cent of sunlight to cool buildings
Researchers create bio-concrete from weeds and crayfish shells
Central Saint Martins graduates Brigitte Kock and Irene Roca Moracia have collaborated to create concrete-like tiles that give new "economic and ecological" value to invasive species. More about Researchers create bio-concrete from weeds and crayfish shells
Flughafen Tegel book bids farewell to Berlin's brutalist "drive-in airport"
Photographers Robert Rieger and Felix Brüggemann have released a book that pays homage to the recently closed Tegel Airport and captures its distinctive hexagonal terminal that once served as a bastion of freedom for walled-in West Berlin. More about Flughafen Tegel book bids farewell to Berlin's brutalist "drive-in airport"
Brexit Britain "no longer a viable distribution hub" say small design businesses
Small design firms in the UK are moving their production abroad and setting up businesses in the European Union to get around a slump in business following Brexit. More about Brexit Britain "no longer a viable distribution hub" say small design businesses
Michele De Lucchi reimagines Harry Potter covers "in dialogue with contemporary architecture"
Architect Michele De Lucchi has redesigned the Italian covers of the Harry Potter books, shifting focus away from the characters and towards the fantastical buildings of the wizarding world. More about Michele De Lucchi reimagines Harry Potter covers "in dialogue with contemporary architecture"
Max Enrich sculpts lamps from upholstery foam for Gaudí's Casa Batlló
Pastel-coloured upholstery foam is cut into geometric totems to form a series of floor lights, created by Barcelona designer Max Enrich to contrast with the organic architecture of Antoni Gaudí. More about Max Enrich sculpts lamps from upholstery foam for Gaudí's Casa Batlló
NFTs will usher in a "creative and artistic renaissance" say designers
The emergence of NFTs will trigger a wave of artistic innovation and allow creatives to sell avant-garde work directly to customers, according to digital designers. More about NFTs will usher in a "creative and artistic renaissance" say designers
Five architecture and design events in April from Dezeen Events Guide
Nairobi Design Week, a retrospective of work by Yayoi Kusama and a tour of Frank Sinatra's Palm Springs estate designed by E Stewart Williams are among the architecture and design events listed in Dezeen Events Guide this April. More about Five architecture and design events in April from Dezeen Events Guide
Martin Thübeck assembles modular furniture collection using one simple joint
Swedish designer Martin Thübeck has constructed a furniture range with "infinite building possibilities" using reclaimed wood from a local birch sawmill. More about Martin Thübeck assembles modular furniture collection using one simple joint
Bocci releases DIY instructions for its 64 candle as an NFT
Canadian brand Bocci is selling the design method behind an unreleased candle prototype as an NFT, as design companies look to utilise blockchain technology to monetise their digital assets. More about Bocci releases DIY instructions for its 64 candle as an NFT
BMW's new electric iX car will feature "a completely new symphony" composed by Hans Zimmer
Drivers of BMW's upcoming iX electric sports activity vehicle will experience an interactive soundscape by movie composer Hans Zimmer instead of traditional engine sounds. More about BMW's new electric iX car will feature "a completely new symphony" composed by Hans Zimmer