Dezeen Showroom: textural rugs informed by ancient historic landmarks and distinctive landscapes are among the soft furnishings and textiles recently listed on Dezeen Showroom. More about 11 touchable rugs and textile ranges featured on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: materials take centre stage in German brand Gira's Esprit line of switches and sockets, which come in glass, stainless steel or linoleum-plywood. More about Esprit switches and sockets by Gira
More than two decades after the retirement of the Concorde, American aircraft company Boom Supersonic has achieved supersonic flight with its XB-1 prototype in a test flight above the Mojave Desert. More about XB-1 jet breaks sound barrier in bid for "return of commercial supersonic flight"
Humanoid robots are invited to compete in a Beijing half marathon in April, which will pit humans and two-legged robots against each other for the first time. More about China to host world's first humans versus robots half marathon
Dezeen will launch Dezeen Dispatch, a print publication featuring our pick of the best events, exhibitions and hotspots during next week's Stockholm Design Week. More about Dezeen to launch Dezeen Dispatch at Stockholm Design Week
Lighting design studio Davidpompa has collaborated with restaurant Contramar to create an exhibit for the city's art week that explores the intersection of traditional Mexican weaving and seafood preparation. More about Davidpompa collaborates with restaurant Contramar for Mexico City art week
Promotion: a new fashion course at Loughborough University sets out to explore the most pressing issues facing the modern fashion industry. More about Loughborough University's BA Fashion Design and Technology programme explores the ever-evolving fashion industry
Dezeen Showroom: French design brand Edition 1.6.9 has worked with interior architect and designer Sandra Benhamou on a series of rugs with landscape-informed patterns. More about Tellus Mater rugs by Sandra Benhamou for Edition 1.6.9
Dezeen Showroom: German electronics hardware brand Gira has released a cohesive smart home interface that brings multiple controls together in one compact panel. More about Pushbutton sensor 4 by Gira
In the leadup to Stockholm Design Week, we've compiled a list of must-see happenings around the city, including a pop-up bistro by Form Us With Love, a private gallery in a curator's home and furniture made from 300-year-old trees. More about Ten unmissable exhibitions and installations at Stockholm Design Week 2025
Dezeen Showroom: residential switches, sockets and thermostats are given an elevated and consistent aesthetic using the slimline E2 series by German electrical hardware brand Gira. More about E2 switches and sockets by Gira
Dezeen's architecture and design working-conditions survey paints an alarming picture of an industry under strain. Nat Barker reports. More about Dezeen survey points to "broken" architecture and design industry
Nightmare bosses, public shamings, racist pay policies and even being forced to eat lunch in a cupboard. Here are some of the troubling experiences shared in response to Dezeen's working-conditions survey. More about Shocking personal stories from Dezeen's working-conditions survey
A fifth of people working in architecture and design expect to leave their field soon amid discontent over high workloads and low pay, Dezeen's working-conditions survey has found. More about One in five architecture and design workers planning to leave industry
Car manufacturer Hyundai has revealed concept designs for two electric vehicles that offer a futuristic alternative to the rickshaws used across India. More about Hyundai unveils electric rickshaws "tailored to India's unique environment"
Eight Bay Area designers created interpretations of public benches for the Works in Progress III design exhibition during San Francisco's Art Week, using materials such as salvaged local wood and 3D-printed ceramics. More about Bench with 3D-printed scaffold for moss features in San Francisco exhibition
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish studio White Arkitekter worked with acoustic solutions brand Zilenzio to create a minimalist pendant lamp that combines lighting with sound dampening. More about Hikari pendant lamp by White Arkitekter for Zilenzio
Promotion: home fragrance brand Pura has collaborated with colour specialist Pantone to launch home fragrances informed by Mocha Mousse, Pantone's colour of the year for 2025. More about Pura joins forces with Pantone to release Mocha Mousse scents and diffuser
Dezeen Showroom: HIMACS has released new versions of its key colours made with certified recycled content, including bright Alpine White. More about Recycled content colours by HIMACS
Dezeen Showroom: a roomy sofa with a wraparound backrest and long, lozenge-shaped seat is among seven new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Nebulone sofa by Miniforms among seven new products on Dezeen Showroom