Dezeen Showroom
Stone rug by Arturel
Dezeen Showroom: Danish brand Arturel blended the modern and the prehistoric in this rug, which is decorated with a pattern informed by Stonehenge. More about Stone rug by Arturel
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Interview
Designers "want to show their works in a public, physical scene" says Designtide Tokyo co-founder
Designtide Tokyo is back after a 12-year hiatus. In this interview, exhibition co-founder Yuta Takeda explains the reasons for its revival. More about Designers "want to show their works in a public, physical scene" says Designtide Tokyo co-founder
Exhibitions
Apartheid-era demolition rubble becomes part of rebuilding in Cape Town's District Six
Local firm The MAAK has worked with artists Zayaan Khan and Kent Andreasen to develop a historically sensitive approach to building in District Six – a contentious Cape Town neighbourhood that was razed during apartheid. More about Apartheid-era demolition rubble becomes part of rebuilding in Cape Town's District Six
Furniture
Gini Moynier turns salvaged timber into two-tone Formwork furniture series
Reclaimed spruce and oak from the construction industry are paired together in this collection of minimalist furniture by Swiss design studio Gini Moynier. More about Gini Moynier turns salvaged timber into two-tone Formwork furniture series
Design Miami
Eight must-see design installations to visit during Miami art week 2024
A beachside installation made of 3D-printed concrete stars by artist Carlos Betancourt and a series of giant jewellery by designer Nicole Nomsa Moyo will be on view as part of Miami art week 2024. More about Eight must-see design installations to visit during Miami art week 2024
Dezeen Showroom
Wall lights and sconces by Naaya Studio
Dezeen Showroom: statement lighting effects are produced by wall lights from Indian company Naaya Studio, which manufactures its fixtures from natural clays. More about Wall lights and sconces by Naaya Studio
India
Fifteen Indian design brands worth knowing
With India's interior design market predicted to double over the next decade, we spotlight 15 homegrown furniture and homeware brands looking to make an impression on the global stage. More about Fifteen Indian design brands worth knowing
Dezeen Showroom
Container sideboard by E-ggs for Miniforms
Dezeen Showroom: Italian furniture brand Miniforms has introduced new versions of its Container sideboard, designed by E-ggs to make an impact through colour blocking. More about Container sideboard by E-ggs for Miniforms
Design
Ten key designs from three decades of Swedish studio Claesson Koivisto Rune
In Transit is a book about Claesson Koivisto Rune, featuring products and projects designed by the Swedish studio over three decades. The book's editor Gustaf Kjellin highlights 10 key projects from across that period. More about Ten key designs from three decades of Swedish studio Claesson Koivisto Rune
Product design
Kiwi intends to "bridge the gap between sex toy and medical device"
US company The Pelvic People and designer Nienke Helder have produced Kiwi, a multipurpose vibrator for people who experience pain during sex, which has been shortlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2024. More about Kiwi intends to "bridge the gap between sex toy and medical device"
Biomaterials
Makhno Studio creates breathable clay panels to improve indoor air quality
Ukrainian architecture practice Makhno Studio has developed a range of textured clay panels for use as insulation and interior decoration that naturally regulate humidity. More about Makhno Studio creates breathable clay panels to improve indoor air quality
This week on Dezeen
This week we revealed Jaguar's new brand identity
This week on Dezeen, British car brand Jaguar unveiled a rebrand to mark the company's move to electric-only cars. More about This week we revealed Jaguar's new brand identity
Music festivals
Theo de Meyer uses "utilitarian aesthetics" for Palm Springs festival design
Belgian architect Theo de Meyer and production firm Public Art Company have created installations at the Desert Air Music Festival in Palm Springs, California, that reference industrial forms and modernist architecture. More about Theo de Meyer uses "utilitarian aesthetics" for Palm Springs festival design
Furniture
Zenga Bros creates convertible office furniture for skateboarding breaks
Vancouver-based creative studio Zenga Bros has created a series of furniture pieces that convert into skate ramps, rails and quarter pipes as a "radical way to transform office space". More about Zenga Bros creates convertible office furniture for skateboarding breaks
Dezeen Showroom
Conum taps by Villeroy & Boch
Dezeen Showroom: gently tapering elements give a subtle sculptural quality to the Conum bathroom tap range, by German brand Villeroy & Boch. More about Conum taps by Villeroy & Boch
Dezeen Showroom
Mara lists versatile workspace furnishings on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: 2024 has seen Italian design brand Mara list a selection of its products on our platform, including minimalist seating, tables and storage. More about Mara lists versatile workspace furnishings on Dezeen Showroom
Food
Hsin Min Chan turns fictional creature into nose-to-tail eating experience
Taiwanese designer Hsin Min Chan served up the head, skin and tail of an imaginary creature – all made from vegetarian food waste – at a dinner event during Dutch Design Week. More about Hsin Min Chan turns fictional creature into nose-to-tail eating experience
Promotion
Made.com Christmas gift guide features rugs, jugs and tumblers
Promotion: Dezeen has teamed up with online retailer Made.com to put together a Christmas gift guide, including rich wool rugs, coloured glasses and hand-painted jugs. More about Made.com Christmas gift guide features rugs, jugs and tumblers
Promotion
Ping-pong tables are out and "control" is in, say panellists addressing Joy at Work
Promotion: workers are returning to the office and workplace design is set to cater to their needs like never before, according to speakers at a panel discussion hosted by Dezeen and furniture brand Steelcase. More about Ping-pong tables are out and "control" is in, say panellists addressing Joy at Work
Design Week South Africa
Ten chairs that tell the diverse stories of the African continent
The inaugural Design Week South Africa included an exhibition bringing together chairs from across the continent of Africa. Here the curators share 10 highlights, ranging from a red garden chair mended with electric wire to a throne made of guns. More about Ten chairs that tell the diverse stories of the African continent