Jennifer Hahn
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
Apple files patent for foldable Apple Watch with two screens
Future versions of the Apple Watch could feature a foldable display to rival the functionality of a smartphone, according to a recent patent application by Apple. More about Apple files patent for foldable Apple Watch with two screens
Renault creates electric "mini-supercar" with motors in its wheels
French carmaker Renault has unveiled a souped-up electric reboot of its 1980s R5 Turbo sports car, with in-wheel motors that deliver an extremely high level of torque. More about Renault creates electric "mini-supercar" with motors in its wheels
Ill-fated art deco ocean liner SS Normandie was "too luxurious" for her time
SS Normandie only graced the seas for four years before meeting a fiery end. But it was long enough for her to be considered the ultimate ocean liner, profiled here as part of our Art Deco Centenary series. More about Ill-fated art deco ocean liner SS Normandie was "too luxurious" for her time
"Sexy furniture" and five other trends from Collectible design fair in Brussels
Design fair Collectible has returned to Brussels to spotlight emerging designers from across the continent, creating unique and limited-edition pieces. These are the key trends to know from this year's event. More about "Sexy furniture" and five other trends from Collectible design fair in Brussels
Stufish develops distinctive "Sabrina Carpenter architecture" for Short n' Sweet tour
Set design studio Stufish set out to create a unique architectural language informed by mid-century lofts and Austin Powers for pop star Sabrina Carpenter's first arena tour. More about Stufish develops distinctive "Sabrina Carpenter architecture" for Short n' Sweet tour
Six surprisingly light-filled London basement homes
London's lack of space and strict planning restrictions are pushing some locals to look underground in their search for a home. Our latest lookbook brings together six sun-catching examples. More about Six surprisingly light-filled London basement homes
Six home objects pushing natural materials to their limit from Collect 2025
A storm felled-timber chair and a giant mushroom lamp are among our highlights from this year's Collect fair for contemporary craft and collectible design, opening today at Somerset House in London. More about Six home objects pushing natural materials to their limit from Collect 2025
Scandi robot servant Neo Gamma is dressed head-to-toe in beige knitwear
Norwegian robotics firm 1X has developed a humanoid robot for home chores that is wrapped in beige knitwear to "complement living spaces rather than disrupt them". More about Scandi robot servant Neo Gamma is dressed head-to-toe in beige knitwear
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza according to World Bank report
Following 15 months of Israeli attacks, a joint report by the World Bank, United Nations and European Union has found that reconstructing Gaza will take around $53 billion, with the largest portion needed to rebuild people's homes. More about More than billion needed to rebuild Gaza according to World Bank report
MVRDV creates public seating area that doubles as "860-square-metre infographic" in Bangkok
Architecture firm MVRDV has blanketed the square outside Bangkok's city hall with a woven floor mat made from recycled rice bags, inviting residents to sit, congregate and consider Thailand's plastic pollution crisis. More about MVRDV creates public seating area that doubles as "860-square-metre infographic" in Bangkok
Jello furniture receives ultra-glossy "almost edible" update to rival its gelatinous namesake
Italian designer Marco Campardo has revolutionised the production process behind his Jello furniture series together with Paris's Galerie Kreo, creating pieces that are nearly twice the size. More about Jello furniture receives ultra-glossy "almost edible" update to rival its gelatinous namesake