Sagmeister & Walsh uses "sacred geometry" to rebrand New York's Jewish Museum
American design firm Sagmeister & Walsh has created a new brand identity for New York's Jewish Museum based on traditional shapes used in Judaic symbolism (+ movies). More about Sagmeister & Walsh uses "sacred geometry" to rebrand New York's Jewish Museum
Laura Jungmann and Cornelius Réer "upcycle" glassware into new objects
Milan 2014: German designer Laura Jungmann has collaborated with glassmaker Cornelius Réer to reform mass-produced glass items into sculptural vessels. More about Laura Jungmann and Cornelius Réer "upcycle" glassware into new objects
Alain Gilles' extendable Tracks Table reveals its inner workings
Milan 2014: Brussels-based designer Alain Gilles' extendable table for Italian furniture brand Bonaldo turns its functional mechanism into an aesthetic feature (+ slideshow). More about Alain Gilles' extendable Tracks Table reveals its inner workings
Piet Zwart Institute students combine musical instruments with furniture and homeware
Milan 2014: students from the Piet Zwart Institute created a series of interactive objects exploring sound in a domestic context for their Instruments Reimaging the Music Room exhibition in Milan last month (+ slideshow). More about Piet Zwart Institute students combine musical instruments with furniture and homeware
Fattorini+Rizzini+Partners' MEET sofa combines "sound absorption" with versatility
Milan 2014: what started as a conversation between Swedish furniture brand Offecct and Milan-based Fattorini+Rizzini+Partners at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in 2013 has come full circle with the launch of the MEET sofa (+ slideshow). More about Fattorini+Rizzini+Partners' MEET sofa combines "sound absorption" with versatility
Luca Nichetto and Lera Moiseeva create ceramic tableware for shared meals
Milan 2014: designers Luca Nichetto and Lera Moiseeva collaborated to create a ceramic tableware collection to accompany a porcelain coffee set, for an exhibition at Spazio Rossana Orlandi. More about Luca Nichetto and Lera Moiseeva create ceramic tableware for shared meals
David Derksen launches Moiré jewellery at Ventura Lambrate
Milan 2014: Dutch designer David Derksen is showing his Moiré collection of layered jewellery at Ventura Lambrate in Milan this week (+ movie). More about David Derksen launches Moiré jewellery at Ventura Lambrate
Formafantasma shows engraved glassware at Bagatti Valsecchi in Milan
Milan 2014: design duo Formafantasma is presenting a collection of engraved drinking glasses that form new patterns when stacked together, at an exhibition curated by Rossana Orlandi in Milan More about Formafantasma shows engraved glassware at Bagatti Valsecchi in Milan
Casamania launches La-Dina chair by Luca Nichetto at Milan design week
Milan 2014: Venetian designer Luca Nichetto has reimagined a traditional Tyrolean chair for his latest collaboration with Casamania, debuting in Milan this week. More about Casamania launches La-Dina chair by Luca Nichetto at Milan design week
Afteroom presents three-legged chair and stackable table for Menu
Milan 2014: Danish design brand Menu has launched its first chair, as part of a collection by Stockholm studio Afteroom that also includes a stackable table and a stone caddy. More about Afteroom presents three-legged chair and stackable table for Menu
Alexander Gufler unveils sculptural wooden furniture for TON
Milan 2014: Vienna-based designer Alexander Gufler has created three new products for Czech brand TON that will be launched at Salone Internazionale del Mobile today (+ slideshow). More about Alexander Gufler unveils sculptural wooden furniture for TON
Gaber launches Alessandro Busana's Basket Chair in Milan
Milan 2014: Italian brand Gaber will launch a bicycle basket-influenced chair by Italian designer Alessandro Busana at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile today. More about Gaber launches Alessandro Busana's Basket Chair in Milan
Formafantasma combines crystal and copper with ritualistic water purification range
Milan 2014: Formafantasma has created a collection of engraved crystal and copper vessels, designed to purify and serve water. More about Formafantasma combines crystal and copper with ritualistic water purification range
Studio Job raids its own archive to create wallpaper patterns
Milan 2014: Studio Job has revisited its own archive to create a unique wallpaper range for Dutch brand NLXL, which debuts in Milan this week. More about Studio Job raids its own archive to create wallpaper patterns
Lighting by e15 to debut in Milan
Milan 2014: German brand e15 will launch a collection of floor, table, pendant and wall lamps at this year's Salone Internazionale del Mobile, including lights made from copper discs and X-shaped extruded aluminium (+ slideshow). More about Lighting by e15 to debut in Milan
Droog adapts Rijksmuseum collection for Milan exhibition
Milan 2014: Dutch design studio Droog has adapted pieces from the 8000 objects in Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum to create a studio space for Milan design week (+ slideshow). More about Droog adapts Rijksmuseum collection for Milan exhibition
Gubi to launch GamFratesi designs at Palazzo Litta in Milan
Milan 2014: Danish brand Gubi will be launching a side table and updates of existing stool and chair designs by Copenhagen studio GamFratesi at the Urban Stories exhibition during Milan design week. More about Gubi to launch GamFratesi designs at Palazzo Litta in Milan
Faye Toogood "gets fat" with fourth Assemblage furniture collection
Milan 2014: the fourth iteration of British designer Faye Toogood's Assemblage collection will launch at the Project B Gallery in Milan on Tuesday. More about Faye Toogood "gets fat" with fourth Assemblage furniture collection
Balloon Chair by h220430 appears to float above the ground
Milan 2014: Japanese studio h220430 has created a chair that looks like it is held in mid-air by balloons, which will go on show at Ventura Lambrate in Milan on Tuesday. More about Balloon Chair by h220430 appears to float above the ground
Resident to launch furniture and lighting collection in Milan
Milan 2014: New Zealand design studio Resident will launch its collection of lighting and furniture at the Edit by designjunction exhibition in Milan's fashion district on Tuesday (+ slideshow). More about Resident to launch furniture and lighting collection in Milan