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
Dezeen Showroom: office furniture brand Narbutas has launched the Round Multipurpose table collection, designed to accommodate both work and leisure needs in the workplace. More about Round Multipurpose table by Narbutas
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
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
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
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
Dezeen Showroom: based on European beech timber, Project Wood tiles by Casalgrande Padana recreate the look of wood by mimicking the texture of the grain. More about Project Wood tile collection by Casalgrande Padana
Dutch architecture studio Cloud and designer Sabine Marcelis have created scenography for a lounge promoting the design and culture of AlUla, Saudi Arabia, during Milan design week. More about Cloud and Sabine Marcelis create lounge that "gives you a feeling of what AlUla is like"
Dezeen Showroom: British design studio Novocastrian has released a series of lighting that references equipment and infrastructure associated with railways. More about Insulator lighting collection by Novocastrian
Dutch designer Marjan van Aubel has exhibited a solar-powered installation in collaboration with car brand Lexus at this year's Milan design week. More about Marjan van Aubel unveils "even more reflective and immersive" solar-powered installation
The Dezeen team are reporting live from Milan Design Week (15-19 April). Read on for all the coverage from the fourth day (Thursday 18 April). More about Day four from Milan design week 2024
Artist Patrick Carroll has used recycled yarn to create hand-knitted painting-style pieces for the Days textile exhibition at JW Anderson's Milan store during Milan design week. More about Patrick Carroll presents knitted "paintings" at JW Anderson store
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features a collection of gaming furniture by IKEA. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features inflatable chair unveiled by IKEA at Milan design week
Home fitness brand Technogym has invited 40 international designers and artists to reimagine its exercise bench for its Milan design week exhibition, which is captured in this video produced by Dezeen. More about Forty designers reinvent Technogym fitness bench at Milan design week
Dezeen Showroom: Italian bathroom company Agape has released a travertine version of its Spoon XL bathtub designed by Benedini Associati. More about Spoon XL bathtub by Benedini Associati for Agape
Promotion: Australian brand Woven Image has created a rectangular "hood" that can be suspended above or directly fixed over a workstation or conference table as part of its Fuji acoustic tile collection. More about Woven Image creates suspended "acoustic hood" to absorb sound