Jennifer Hahn
Italian avant-garde design informs cleaved medals for Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games
Two opposing halves come together to form the minimalist medals for next year's Milano Cortina Winter Games, marking the first time the Winter Olympics will have two host cities. More about Italian avant-garde design informs cleaved medals for Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games
Willem van Hooff transforms extension cords into modern-day altars
Wet clay was allowed to collapse in on itself to form these sculptural ceramic socket boards, born from a collaboration between designer Willem van Hooff and Danish design brand Pedestal that challenges the idea that "power needs to be tucked away". More about Willem van Hooff transforms extension cords into modern-day altars
Honor's Magic V5 claims title of "world's thinnest" folding phone
Chinese electronics company Honor has regained its lead in the ongoing race to create the thinnest possible folding phone with the release of its 8.8-millimetre-thick Magic V5. More about Honor's Magic V5 claims title of "world's thinnest" folding phone
Pangolin seating changes colour like a mood ring in response to touch
Ghostly imprints of hands, butts and other body parts linger on the surface of this heat-reactive seating collection, developed by London designer and Central Saint Martins graduate Jacob Walls. More about Pangolin seating changes colour like a mood ring in response to touch
Ribena receives subtle but "juicy" rebrand
Design consultancy Elmwood set out to preserve the nostalgic familiarity of Ribena when revamping the logo of the British squash brand while dialling up its most recognisable qualities. More about Ribena receives subtle but "juicy" rebrand
Eight unmissable architecture and design highlights at Glastonbury 2025
A crushed-up Tesla and a stage covered in real live plants are among the must-see installations at this year's Glastonbury festival for design lovers. More about Eight unmissable architecture and design highlights at Glastonbury 2025
Glastonbury unveils "first-of-its-kind" mycelium-insulated stage
Giant acoustic panels grown from hemp and mycelium are dangling from the domed ceiling of a Sunflower Sound System, a new dance music tent at Glastonbury this week. More about Glastonbury unveils "first-of-its-kind" mycelium-insulated stage
Five Taiwanese designers "turn everyday objects into works of art"
Lamps hung by nothing but their conducting wires and the "first-ever" sculpture that stores your yoga mat are among the collectible designs being shown by Taiwanese gallery Fanzi at 3 Days of Design. More about Five Taiwanese designers "turn everyday objects into works of art"
Hem launches many-fingered ottoman by "rising star" Kusheda Mensah
This week's 3 Days of Design festival in Copenhagen will see Hem debut a much-hyped pouf by Kusheda Mensah, marking the first time the Swedish furniture house has collaborated with a Black designer. More about Hem launches many-fingered ottoman by "rising star" Kusheda Mensah
Seven foamless sofas filled with unexpected materials
Launches of foam-free sofas are coming in hot and fast, as furniture makers wake up to the toxic impacts of polyurethane padding. Below are seven recent examples, packed instead with beans, latex and nothing but air. More about Seven foamless sofas filled with unexpected materials
AS Roma ditches logo for "progressive return" of historic crest
On the eve of its 98th anniversary, Italian football club AS Roma has unveiled an updated logo that hearkens back to its original crest from 1927. More about AS Roma ditches logo for "progressive return" of historic crest
Design industry is "sustaining mediocrity" says Samuel Ross
British design needs to become more political, Samuel Ross tells Dezeen in this interview as he gears up for the opening of the 2025 London Design Biennale under his artistic direction. More about Design industry is "sustaining mediocrity" says Samuel Ross
Can you spot the difference in these five subtle rebrands?
Following low-key logo updates from Google and Walmart, we've rounded up five recent rebrands that were barely noticeable. More about Can you spot the difference in these five subtle rebrands?
Google's G logo receives first makeover in 10 years
Google has quietly updated its logo, debuting a soft-focus version of the G icon first introduced by the tech company in 2015. More about Google's G logo receives first makeover in 10 years
Six homes where poured resin floors provide a colourful backdrop
Epoxy flooring, typically reserved for garages and industrial settings, is increasingly crossing over into residential interiors to introduce an unexpected burst of colour, as testified in our latest lookbook. More about Six homes where poured resin floors provide a colourful backdrop
Modernism has been "misread and simplified" says Formafantasma
Among the more experiential offerings at this year's Milan design week was a three-act play from design studio Formafantasma, presenting a critical perspective on modernism and its legacy. More about Modernism has been "misread and simplified" says Formafantasma
Mercedes-Benz unveils luxury van with integrated chess board and karaoke mode
German carmaker Mercedes-Benz is hoping to redefine vans as luxury VIP shuttles with its Vision V concept, unveiled this week at the Auto Shanghai motor show. More about Mercedes-Benz unveils luxury van with integrated chess board and karaoke mode
Dropcity exhibition exposes hidden violence of prison furniture
Pastel-toned, suicide-proofed chairs are among the penitentiary furniture revealed to the public as part of Prison Times, the debut exhibition curated by the Dropcity centre for architecture and design in Milan. More about Dropcity exhibition exposes hidden violence of prison furniture
Alcova's debut pop-up bar doubles as a "nocturnal gallery"
The founders of Milan design week showcase Alcova have opened a late-night bar and restaurant in an old slaughterhouse for the festival's 2025 edition. More about Alcova's debut pop-up bar doubles as a "nocturnal gallery"
Copyright exemption plans for AI are "nothing less than vandalism" say UK architects and designers
Leading UK architects and designers including David Chipperfield, Jasper Morrison and Amanda Levete have opposed government plans to allow artificial intelligence companies to train their models on copyrighted work without consent. More about Copyright exemption plans for AI are "nothing less than vandalism" say UK architects and designers