Dutch company Human Material Loop is using an unusual waste source to make a zero-carbon wool alternative that requires no land or water use: human hair. More about Human Material Loop sets out to commercialise textiles made from hair
Scandinavian studio Light Bureau has introduced minimal lighting to this rest-stop toilet along the Norwegian Scenic Routes so as not to distract visitors from the surrounding landscape. More about Light Bureau subtly illuminates fjord-side rest stop in Norway
Design studio Spacon & X created a runway installation for Danish fashion brand Stine Goya, centred by six towers of sand that collapsed as models walked by. More about Spacon & X designs Stine Goya fashion show around crumbling sand towers
Bathroom manufacturer Kaldewei has collaborated with artist Bethan Laura Wood to create a series of eye-catching bathroom fixtures, showcased in this video produced for the brand by Dezeen. More about Kaldewei unveils bathroom fixtures designed by Bethan Laura Wood
This is the final opportunity to get listed on Dezeen's digital guide to Miami art week, which highlights the key events taking place during the event. More about Last chance to be listed on Dezeen's digital guide for Miami art week 2023
Chinese materials company Yi Design has developed a porous brick made from recycled ceramic waste that could be used to prevent flooding in urban areas. More about Yi Design turns ceramic waste into water-permeable bricks
Argentinian architect Daniel Germani has designed the outdoor, modular Cosmopolitan Kitchen for American brand Danver. More about Daniel Germani creates Mondrian-informed outdoor kitchen
Mexico is experiencing a "renaissance" in architecture and design because of its embrace and promotion of artisanal practices, says designer Héctor Esrawe in this exclusive interview. More about Mexican design and architecture undergoing a "renaissance" says Héctor Esrawe
Firewood logs were used as modular stackable elements for the scenography of the BIO27 Super Vernaculars design biennial in Ljubljana, Slovenia, which has been shortlisted for a 2023 Dezeen Award. More about Medprostor stacks firewood for Ljubljana design biennial exhibition
A 3D-printed sofa, a biodegradable urn and a "net-zero carbon shoe" are among a growing cohort of products that are pushing the envelope of what sheep's wool can do. More about Five products that use wool in new and unexpected ways
Chilean designer Juan Bruce has developed an expressive typographic family that supports both the Latin and the Bengali alphabet. More about Noort is a bilingual type family that "respects cultural differences"
Interior architect Ntaiana Charalampous has developed a customisable kitchen system formed from stainless steel modules, which has been shortlisted for a 2023 Dezeen Award. More about Ilo+milo 2.0 is a modular kitchen that can be reconfigured to fit any space
London studio Seymourpowell has combined an insulated water bottle and a cup with a lid into a single product, Bottlecup, so users only need to remember one item when leaving the house. More about Seymourpowell designs two-in-one reusable water bottle and coffee cup
This month's Dezeen In Depth newsletter explores the concept of animal-centric interspecies design and features an interview with set designer Es Devlin. Subscribe to Dezeen in Depth now. More about Dezeen In Depth investigates trend of interspecies design
Interlocking hexagonal pieces make up Flyt, a permeable paver system developed by Norwegian studio Snøhetta as an easy-to-use water management solution for urban areas around the world. More about Snøhetta creates hexagonal paver system for urban landscapes
Promotion: the need for well-considered focus spaces will come to the fore in workplace design in 2024, driven by the uptake of artificial intelligence, according to office pod brand Framery. More about Framery predicts focus spaces to be key office design trend in 2024
German branding and advertising agency Serviceplan has developed a skincare product made from textile-industry wastewater to promote Japanese startup Aizome's chemical-free dyeing process. More about Wastecare is a face serum made from Aizome's industrial wastewater
The process of using bacteria to colour textiles has been brought to a commercial scale by British company Colorifix, which hopes to cut the fashion industry's use of toxic chemical dyes. More about Colorifix harnesses bacteria for non-toxic clothes dyeing
Dezeen Showroom: Romanian natural stone brand Piatraonline has launched a collection of textured surfaces created by etching graphic patterns into granite and marble. More about Raw stone collection by Piatraonline
Fashion brand Louis Vuitton has unveiled a Christmas tree made from stacked travel cases at Claridge's hotel in Mayfair, London. More about Louis Vuitton stacks travel trunks for Claridge's Christmas tree