Dezeen has teamed up with Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard to challenge architects and designers to create an installation celebrating the essence of water for Clerkenwell Design Week. More about Dezeen, Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard launch Shaping Water Competition
Dezeen Showroom: an iconic postmodernist style chair upholstered in new colourways is among nine new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Ekstrem chair by Varier among nine new products on Dezeen Showroom
As part of OMA's exhibition design for the second Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the architecture studio formed walls and columns from translucent textiles to move away from conventional museum displays. More about OMA uses "abstract architectural language" for scenography of Islamic Arts Biennale
Artist Marina Abramović has collaborated with Mexican design studio La Metropolitana on the Elephant in the Room collection, which was presented in an exhibition and performance during Mexico City art week. More about Marina Abramović designs chair collection to "transcend utility"
Dezeen Showroom: created by designer Alejandra Gandía-Blasco Lloret for Gan, Nomad rugs are designed to create a sense of home and comfort in the outdoors. More about Nomad rugs by Alejandra Gandía-Blasco Lloret for Gan
US president Donald Trump has signed an order to abandon paper straws for single-use plastic. In light of his critique, we've rounded up 10 other examples of plastic alternatives that probably won't "break" or "explode". More about Ten plastic alternatives designed to trump paper straws
Dezeen Showroom: Norwegian furniture brand Varier has updated the colour offering for its distinctive 1980s Ekstrem chair, created by Terje Ekstrøm to cater to a variety of sitting positions. More about Ekstrem chair by Terje Ekstrøm for Varier
The Philadelphia Museum of Art has launched a retrospective exhibition of designer Naoto Fukasawa, exploring his design ethos alongside his creative process and presenting product designs with models. More about Ten highlights from Naoto Fukasawa: Things in Themselves exhibition
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
Artist collective Drift and design studios Garance Vallée and Atra have presented work alongside dozens of others at nomadic festival Unique Design X's second exhibition during Mexico City art week. More about Reusability and feeling of "sanctuary" characterise Unique Design X in Mexico City
Promotion: over 500 leading Thai designers and brands working in sectors spanning furniture to health and beauty will make up this year's Style Bangkok fair. More about Style Bangkok 2025 fair to showcase "Thailand's creative spirit"
Dezeen Showroom: made by Belgian brand Modulyss, the Rust carpet tile collection provides a gentle, organically patterned, tone-on-tone option for interior flooring. More about Rust carpet tiles by Modulyss
Dezeen Showroom: the rich textures of hand-crafted materials are replicated in this wall covering created by US brand Designtex for environments that require easy maintenance. More about Plaster wall covering by Designtex
The Marshall Islands Soccer Federation has unveiled its national football jersey, designed in collaboration with sports brand PlayerLayer. More about Marshall Islands football jersey "disappears" to visualise threat of rising seas
US president Donald Trump has issued an executive order to end the federal use of paper straws and encourage consumers to switch back to plastic, reversing Biden-era measures to curb plastic pollution. More about Trump signs executive order to ditch paper straws for plastic
Dezeen Showroom: cordless lighting by Zafferano America is now available in a new sage colourway, rendering each lamp in a calming light green hue. More about Sage cordless lamps by Zafferano America
After spending the past few days on the ground at Stockholm Design Week, Dezeen's editorial team has selected 12 standout launches from the event including a demountable sofa and a "future classic" lamp. More about Our favourite products from Stockholm Design Week 2025
Scottish designer David Taylor unveiled 25 handcrafted aluminium objects during Stockholm Design Week. Here, the trained silversmith reveals the secrets behind his process. More about Crafting aluminium is "like silversmithing on steroids" says David Taylor
Japanese researchers have used a nimble robotic hand exoskeleton to train expert pianists to improve their performance, using a technique they believe could be applied to e-sports, surgery or even handicrafts. More about Finger-waggling exoskeleton helps pianists play faster
A collection of contemporary designs, including rugs by Doshi Levien and Eny Lee Parker for CC-Tapis and lighting by Flos, have been installed in the house and studio of iconic Mexican architect Max Cetto during Mexico City art week. More about Contemporary design fills modernist Max Cetto house in Mexico City