An exhibition at Hamburg's MK&G museum examines the global water crisis and what architects and designers can do to help. Here, curator Jane Withers selects five highlights from the show and explains the stories behind them. More about Jane Withers picks five projects that don't "take water for granted" from MK&G exhibition
Biodegradable stools and a dining table that discretely turns into a desk are among Dezeen editor-at-large Amy Frearson's picks of the most progressive furniture launches at this year's Milan design week. More about Ten launches from Milan that explore the future of furniture design
This month's Dezeen In Depth newsletter delves into the debate surrounding the future of plastics and features an exclusive interview with interior designer Kelly Wearstler. More about Dezeen In Depth explores the prospect of a plastic-free future
Dezeen Showroom: home accessories brand Nanimarquina drew on the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-sabi to inform the appearance of this collection of rugs, which celebrate visual imperfections. More about Wabisabi rugs by Nanimarquina
Danish furniture brand Fritz Hansen has debuted pieces from its first Skagerak Outdoor furniture collection as a permanent "installation" at Piaule hotel in Upstate New York. More about Fritz Hansen outfits cabin hotel Piaule with outdoor furniture
Dutch studio OMA has designed Loewe's Crafted World exhibition, currently on show in Shanghai, which aims to celebrate the brand's craftsmanship. More about "Research became the exhibition" at OMA-designed Crafted World for Loewe
Promotion: the Rimowa Design Prize has announced seven finalists for its second annual award, with a winner set to be crowned at a ceremony during Berlin Design Week later this month. More about Seven finalists announced for Rimowa Design Prize
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish company Orbital Systems has launched a tap system that recycles water from the sink for flushing the toilet. More about Orbital Tap by Orbital Systems
Dezeen Showroom: designer Jaime Hayon has created a series of enclosed seats for Danish brand Fritz Hansen that provide comfortable spaces within the workplace. More about Plenum cabin by Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen
Mono-material metal furniture was one of the most prominent trends at Milan design week, where designers created striking pieces from aluminium and stainless steel. Here, we round up eight of the best. More about Steely mono-material metal furniture takes centre stage at Milan design week
Dezeen Showroom: Italian stone brand Antolini has updated its Cristallo Vitrum tableware collection with 'Wow', a material combination that evokes the look of glacial ice. More about Cristallo Vitrum 'Wow' tableware by Alessandro La Spada for Antolini
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish designer Pablo Regaño has created a chair for Polish furniture company Artu designed to resemble a wicker basket. More about Cesto chair by Pablo Regaño for Artu
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Casalgrande Padana looked to the central Alps for inspiration for its Stonetech collection of porcelain tiles. More about Stonetech tile collection by Casalgrande Padana
Ahead of this summer's Olympic Games in Paris, design offices Concepto and Studio 5.5 have installed 350 street lights made from salvaged scaffolding poles and lampposts in the athletes' village. More about Paris 2024 Olympic Village features street lamps made from salvaged building materials
Fashion house Loewe unveiled lamps created by 24 international artists during Milan design week in an exhibition that featured materials ranging from birch twigs and horse hair to leather and Japanese washi paper. More about Loewe presents 24 lamps characterised by "unexpected interactions" with light
Dezeen Showroom: solid surface brand HIMACS by LX Hausys has unveiled five undermounted basins that aim to offer inclusive bathroom design solutions with stylish appearances. More about HIMACS undermounted basins by LX Hausys
Ecco hosted a workshop during Milan design week inviting visitors to customise its latest leather innovations with natural dyes, as captured in a video produced for the brand by Dezeen. More about Ecco hosts experimental leather workshop at Milan design week
Schiaparelli creative director Daniel Roseberry has collaborated with artist F Taylor Colantonio on a collection of sculptural bronze and silk furniture that includes a chair-lamp hybrid. More about F Taylor Colantonio and Daniel Roseberry create surreal bronze-and-silk furniture for Schiaparelli
Cecilie Manz and Jasper Morrison are among a group of designers who have added "a little glamour" to the humble cane as part of an exhibition at the Triennale Milano for Milan design week. More about Eighteen designers create walking sticks for their future selves
You can still feature in Dezeen Events Guide's digital guide for the upcoming 3 Days of Design festival, which takes place in Copenhagen from 12 to 14 June 2024. More about Make sure you're listed in Dezeen's guide to this year's Copenhagen design festival