We need to end our use of plastics for the sake of the planet and human's health, writes the director of Earth Day's end plastic initiatives Aidan Charron. More about "A 60 per cent reduction in plastic is the bare minimum we need the world to do"
Zaha Hadid Design, Heatherwick Studio and Foster + Partners were among the studios taking part in this year's Milan design week, with starchitecture product designs including a plastic-waste chair and mesh furniture. More about Six architect-designed furniture pieces at Milan design week
There's still time to get listed in Dezeen Events Guide's digital guide to the 12th anniversary of NYCxDesign, the annual festival located in New York City. More about There's still time to feature in Dezeen's digital guide to NYCxDesign 2024
Dim lighting and dark tones define the interiors of the second Smith & Mills restaurant in New York, recently completed by architecture studio Woods Bagot. More about Woods Bagot designs art deco-informed restaurant at Rockefeller Center
Architects Melike Altınısık and Anupama Kundoo, designers Michele De Lucchi and Bentley's Chris Cooke, sustainability director Mina Hasman and curator Abraham Thomas have joined the Dezeen Awards 2024 judges. More about Melike Altınısık, Michele De Lucchi and Anupama Kundoo announced as Dezeen Awards judges
Experimental furniture and nostalgic films combine in Diurno, a Milan design week installation exploring the past and future of the living room. More about Panter & Tourron and Davide Rapp create "speakeasy-style secret lounge" in Milan
Dezeen Showroom: a rug that draws on the appearance of a flower's reproductive system is among 14 new products recently listed on Dezeen Showroom. More about Anther rug by Niubó among 14 new products on Dezeen Showroom
Fashion designer Thom Browne has presented his collaboration with Italian textile brand Frette as part of a sleep-themed performance during Milan design week 2024. More about Models nap on Thom Browne bedding during Milan design week performance
Walls of exposed concrete define this skinny house in Saitama, Japan, which local studio IGArchitects designed with a width of just 2.7 metres. More about IGArchitects slots skinny 2700 house into narrow plot in Japan
Shades of green, red and yellow run throughout this lookbook, which collects nine home interiors enlivened by colourful window frames. More about Nine home interiors brightened with colourful window frames
Architect Amos Goldreich has launched a furniture brand that spotlights the design legacy of his mother, interior architect Tamar de Shalit, ahead of his more famous father, designer and activist Arthur Goldreich. More about Tamart revives the modernist design archive of Tamar de Shalit and Arthur Goldreich
Mexico City studio MYT+GLVDK has designed a fast-casual restaurant where exposed concrete walls are covered in wavy green metal mesh. More about MYT+GLVDK creates industrial-style restaurant in Mexico City
A "classical" two-storey colonnade characterises this family home in the South Downs National Park, completed by London studio Sandy Rendel Architects. More about Concrete columns frame Bury Gate Farm house by Sandy Rendel Architects
In this lookbook, we collect eight kitchens that contrast rough and smooth textures, glossy and grainy surfaces, and a variety of colours for an overall eye-catching interior. More about Eight kitchens with striking material palettes of contrasting colours and textures
This week on Dezeen, we reported live from this year's Milan design week on the key installations, exhibitions and launches at the world's biggest design event. More about This week we highlighted the best of Milan design week
The Dezeen team have been reporting live from Milan design week (15-19 April). Read on for all the coverage from the fifth day (Friday 19 April). More about Day five from Milan design week 2024
Architecture studio Renzo Piano Building Workshop has unveiled renderings of its concept for a three-storey cultural centre in south Florida, USA. More about Renzo Piano unveils Boca Raton cultural centre topped with viewing box
Dezeen Showroom: a collection of console tables and benches informed by kimonos are included among products on Dezeen Showroom that were presented during Milan design week. More about Ten products and furnishings launched during Milan design week 2024
Promotion: a sleek "hood-in-hob" extractor fan, designed as an alternative to an overhead device, is among the minimalist kitchen products created by Swedish brand Asko. More about Asko designs kitchen appliances "with a better future in mind"
Architecture studio MD41 has completed a gymnasium for a school in Merate, Italy, housed in a cubic volume clad in textured concrete panels. More about MD41 creates "pure and extremely simple" gymnasium in Italy