After years of exploring the merging of biotechnology with design, Natsai Audrey Chieza and Christina Agapakis have started what they describe as the "first biodesign lifestyle brand", which launched at London Design Festival. More about Normal Phenomena of Life brand launches to sell biodesigned products
Norwegian brand Minus is looking to disrupt the interior design industry by offering carbon-negative furniture on a subscription basis, which was launched at Designers' Saturday. More about Minus launches subscription furniture with ambition to go "beyond zero"
Promotion: art venue Cromwell Place is gearing up to be west London's hub during London Design Festival, with exhibitions featuring designers from Pentagram to Rio Kobayashi. More about Cromwell Place galleries become exhibition hub for London Design Festival 2023
Dezeen Showroom: Venn is a minimalist collection of lights by British brand Astro Lighting that takes visual cues from modernist architecture. More about Venn collection by Astro Lighting
Dezeen Showroom: architect and industrial designer Massimo Buster Minale has redesigned his homeware brand Buster + Punch's Chopper chair with futuristic black steel framing and leather cushioning. More about Chopper chair by Massimo Buster Minale for Buster + Punch
Chunky misshapen stools and a lampshade made of wood shavings feature in this hand-carved timber furniture collection by emerging designer Didi Ng Wing Yin, which is on display at Helsinki Design Week. More about Didi Ng Wing Yin presents "down to earth" timber furniture at Helsinki Design Week
Dezeen Showroom: the minimalist S1 stool created by Australian designer Alexander Lotersztain for furniture brand Derlot is designed to double as a side table. More about S1 stool and side table by Alexander Lotersztain for Derlot
Apple has released an updated lineup of Apple Watches, which the technology company claims will be its first carbon-neutral products, marking a "key milestone" in its mission to reach net zero emissions by 2030. More about Apple unveils new smartwatches as "first carbon-neutral products"
Electronics company Sony introduces its HT-AX7 portable home theatre speaker system in this exclusive video produced for the brand by Dezeen. More about Sony's HT-AX7 speaker system "allows you to experience truly cinematic sound, anywhere"
An exhibition at this year's Designers Saturday event in Oslo showcased never-seen-before prototypes by designers including Andreas Engesvik and Anna Maria Øfstedal Eng inside a historic bank building. More about Unika Auction presents unseen prototypes from 30 Norwegian designers
Dezeen Showroom: an ambient beside light and a reading light in one, Astro Lighting's Baton wall lamp has a minimal design that plays on the idea of two intersecting lines. More about Baton wall lamp by Astro Lighting
Dezeen Showroom: Thailand-based furniture manufacturer Corner 43 Decor has designed an aluminium-framed dining chair with a seat and back made from taut rope. More about Luna dining chair by Corner 43 Decor
As London Design Festival returns for another year, we have selected some of the key installations and exhibitions to see as part of the 2023 edition. More about Ten must-see installations at London Design Festival 2023
AKT II's Hanif Kara has been awarded this year's London Design Medal, with ceramicist Magdalene Odundo, Sound Advice co-founder Pooja Agrawal and social enterprise POOR Collective also recognised for their work. More about Hanif Kara and Magdalene Odundo among winners of 2023 London Design Medals
Promotion: architectural product manufacturer NOWN has developed a number of 3D-knitted products for architectural specifiers looking for sustainable acoustic surfaces. More about NOWN's 3D-knitted products combine sound absorption and sustainable design
To celebrate 15 years of Gallery Fumi, the London gallery is hosting the Growth + Form exhibition of "functional art", featuring sculptural furniture and lighting with organic forms. More about Gallery Fumi marks 15th anniversary with design exhibition informed by biology
Dezeen Showroom: designed to have an architectural shape and soft illumination, Astro Lighting's Ako wall lamp is made with hotel hallways in mind. More about Ako wall lamp by Astro Lighting
Dezeen Showroom: created by designer Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri for furniture brand Moonler, the Phaka chair is made to celebrate Thai wood and craftsmanship. More about Phaka chair by Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri for Moonler
Dezeen is hosting events with a number of brands for London Design Festival this year, including launch parties for Tala and Lualdi's new flagship stores and talks with designers including Yves Béhar and Patricia Urquiola. More about Dezeen teams up with Bentley, Moroso, Tala and more for London Design Festival
Dezeen Showroom: Italian stone brand Antolini has added two new materials to its Exclusive Collection – its selection of the "finest stones" available from its quarries around the world. More about Exclusive Collection stone by Antolini