Swedish retailer IKEA is focussing on the experience of leaving home for the first time in its Milan design week exhibition called 1st, which was designed by architect Midori Hasuike and spatial designer Emerzon. More about IKEA creates interactive maze at Milan design week to explore "mixed emotions" of leaving home
Dezeen Showroom: Italian furniture company Alf DaFrè has released a wooden sideboard characterised by dappled surfaces that appear to have been carved into by a chisel. More about Gubia cabinet by Gordon Guillaumier for Alf DaFrè
Swiss home appliances brand V-Zug has opened its inaugural Milan showroom, combining soft hues and natural materials with high-tech appliances, as captured in this video produced by Dezeen. More about V-Zug unveils neutral-toned showroom during Milan design week
As the 2024 edition of Milan design week kicks off, our digital guide to the festival is now live. It spotlights the key events taking place from 15 to 21 April this year. More about Check out Dezeen's digital guide to Milan design week 2024
Promotion: four outdoor brands are working together in "a harmonious collaboration" to create an immersive garden during this year's Salone del Mobile design fair. More about Coco Wolf, Cosapots, Renson, and Cubic Outdoor Living collaborate for immersive garden at Salone del Mobile
Japanese design studio Sozai Center has created Adam Sheet, a washable and scratch-resistant biomaterial made of leftover apple pomace mixed with bioplastic. More about Adam Sheet is a waterproof biotextile made from apple waste
Dezeen Showroom: Italian furniture company UniFor has released a sideboard as part of its Andromeda collection, which was launched during Milan design week. More about Andromeda credenza by LSM for UniFor
Dezeen Showroom: the colourful artwork of late French artist Sonia Delaunay was the basis for this duo of rugs created by British brand Sonya Winner Rug Studio. More about Sonia and Sonya rug collection by Sonya Winner Rug Studio
British artist-designer Leo Maher has created sculptural lights that tell stories about homosexuality, set to feature in the Alcova exhibition during Milan design week. More about Leo Maher references "queer legends" with Something Sticky lighting sculptures
Dezeen Showroom: Italian architect Paola Navone collaborated with Venetian brand Lodes to create Oblò, a pendant light with a chromatic palette designed to recall "the sensations of the sea". More about Oblò pendant light by Paola Navone for Lodes
French fashion house Saint Laurent will unveil the Villa Planchart Segnaposto collection of 12 porcelain plates designed by Italian architect Gio Ponti in 1957 at Milan design week. More about Saint Laurent rereleases handpainted Gio Ponti plates designed for Villa Planchart
Dezeen Showroom: Italian design brand Scavolini has released a modular furnishing system that allows users to customise kitchens and living rooms. More about Poetica furniture system by Scavolini
Sportswear brand Nike has unveiled its new collection of elite footwear ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games this summer, claiming that AI is sparking a "super cycle" of innovation. More about Nike unveils "new and better" athlete shoes ahead of Paris Olympics
Dezeen Showroom: industrial design studio Spalvieri & Del Ciotto has designed the Stilo furniture system for Italian brand Scavolini that includes a range of composition possibilities. More about Stilo furniture system by Spalvieri & Del Ciotto for Scavolini
Dezeen Showroom: German bathroom brand Bette has created two anti-slip surfaces, one that can be applied to glossy white baths and shower trays and one for use with coloured and matt-textured fixtures. More about BetteAnti-Slip Sense treatment by Bette
Dezeen Showroom: created by designer Marco Lavit for Italian outdoor furniture company Ethimo, the Hut lounge bed offers a peaceful, nature-attuned place to escape the sun. More about Hut lounge bed by Marco Lavit for Ethimo
California-based studio Moss has developed a self-watering planter and lamp that lets users without any gardening experience grow a variety of plants indoors. More about Moss creates self-watering Grow Lamp to simplify indoor gardening
Dezeen Showroom: moss, falling leaves and willow trees are among the reference points for a collection of carpet tiles created by Belgian flooring brand Modulyss. More about Handcraft carpet tiles by Modulyss
Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando has created a snake-informed watch as the latest addition to Bulgari's Serpenti range. More about Tadao Ando unveils serpent-informed watch for Bulgari
Dezeen Showroom: the classic garden pergola is given a contemporary twist in the Cosmo pavilion, designed by studio AMDL Circle for fellow Italian company Ethimo. More about Cosmo pavilion by AMDL Circle for Ethimo