This week on Dezeen
This week we unveiled the 2023 Serpentine Pavilion
This week on Dezeen, we revealed the Serpentine Pavilion in London and reported from 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen. More about This week we unveiled the 2023 Serpentine Pavilion
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3 Days of Design
Helle Mardahl fills Copenhagen apartment with candy-coloured glass
Danish designer Helle Mardahl has unveiled The Sensory Society, a 3 Days of Design exhibition that takes cues from Wes Anderson's film The Grand Budapest Hotel. More about Helle Mardahl fills Copenhagen apartment with candy-coloured glass
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Miau table by GamFratesi for Koyori
Dezeen Showroom: design studio GamFratesi has designed the Miau wooden table for Japanese brand Koyori with softly rounded corners and a natural wood grain surface. More about Miau table by GamFratesi for Koyori
Products
Bioplastic made from invasive aquatic plants among winners of African plastics prize
The Canadian government and social enterprise Challenge Works have announced the winners of their Afri-Plastics Challenge – an accelerator for companies across sub-Saharan Africa that are working to end plastic pollution. More about Bioplastic made from invasive aquatic plants among winners of African plastics prize
Future Luxury Retail Design Competition
One month left to enter Dezeen and Bentley's Future Luxury Retail Design Competition
There is just one month left to enter our Future Luxury Retail Design Competition, which calls for innovative concepts that reimagine the future of luxury retail. Enter now before the contest closes for entries on 7 July. More about One month left to enter Dezeen and Bentley's Future Luxury Retail Design Competition
Design
Ukurant turns woodwork factory into exhibition hall for emerging designers
This year's edition of the Ukurant exhibition at 3 Days of Design has taken over a carpentry workshop and features lamps made from egg yolks and a table "decorated with fire". More about Ukurant turns woodwork factory into exhibition hall for emerging designers
Design
Day two from 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen
The Dezeen team are reporting from the 10th edition of 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen (7-9 June). Read on for all the coverage from the second day (Thursday 8 June). More about Day two from 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen
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Stump stool by Alexander Lotersztain for Derlot
Dezeen Showroom: furniture brand Derlot worked with Australian designer Alexander Lotersztain to create a circular stool named Stump that users can customise with wheels or integrated lights. More about Stump stool by Alexander Lotersztain for Derlot
Design
"Trade fairs are a completely irresponsible way of showing" says Rolf Hay at 3 Days of Design
Co-founder of Danish brand Hay Rolf Hay has criticised trade fairs and the temporary stands that brands use to display products. More about "Trade fairs are a completely irresponsible way of showing" says Rolf Hay at 3 Days of Design
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Aran lounge chair by Morgan
Dezeen Showroom: British brand Morgan has used 3D knitting instead of conventional upholstery to achieve a striking look with the Aran lounge chair, which contrasts different densities of weave. More about Aran lounge chair by Morgan
3 Days of Design
Copenhagen becoming "second biggest destination for design" says Enrico Fratesi
Design studio GamFratesi spoke to Dezeen about how festival 3 Days of Design is growing since it launched a decade ago, as it unveiled a speaker for Bang & Olufsen. More about Copenhagen becoming "second biggest destination for design" says Enrico Fratesi
Design
Day one from 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen
The Dezeen team are reporting live from the 10th edition of 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen (7-9 June). Read on for all the coverage from the first day (Wednesday 7 June) More about Day one from 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen
Promotion
Three exhibition showcases timber craftsmanship by Scandinavian designers
Promotion: the American Hardwood Export Council has launched Three, an exhibition of work made by three Scandinavian designers using American hardwoods, at Copenhagen festival 3 Days of Design. More about Three exhibition showcases timber craftsmanship by Scandinavian designers
Dezeen Showroom
R24 outdoor furniture by Paula Valentini for Gandia Blasco
Dezeen Showroom: Argentinian architect Paula Valentini has created an outdoor furniture collection named R24 for Spanish brand Gandia Blasco, designed to have a sculptural and weightless appearance. More about R24 outdoor furniture by Paula Valentini for Gandia Blasco
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Aluminium Week-End outdoor furniture by Petite Friture
Dezeen Showroom: French design brand Petite Friture has added a silvery metallic finish to its Week-End collection of outdoor furniture, which features tables and chairs with slatted aluminium surfaces. More about Aluminium Week-End outdoor furniture by Petite Friture
3 Days of Design
Christian + Jade explores the Weight of Wood with exhibition at 3 Days of Design
Danish design studio Christian + Jade has created an exhibition in collaboration with wood flooring manufacturer Dinesen that explores the density of wood and its significance and history as a commodity. More about Christian + Jade explores the Weight of Wood with exhibition at 3 Days of Design
Design talks
"Build empathy with users" says industrial designer Ayse Birsel
Designing with empathy for the consumers of today and the future is a challenge we must take on, says Birsel + Seck co-founder Ayse Birsel at a talk filmed by Dezeen for Global Design Forum in partnership with SAP. More about "Build empathy with users" says industrial designer Ayse Birsel
3 Days of Design
Nemo Lighting showcases "abandoned" Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand lamps
Italian brand Nemo Lighting recently unveiled a previously unseen lighting design by architect Le Corbusier and lamps by architect Charlotte Perriand, which are on display during 3 Days of Design. More about Nemo Lighting showcases "abandoned" Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand lamps
Design Shanghai
"International brands now have to work much harder in China" says Design Shanghai director
European and US furniture brands face much stiffer competition in China from local rivals that have grown rapidly during the coronavirus pandemic, according to Design Shanghai director Zhuo Tan. More about "International brands now have to work much harder in China" says Design Shanghai director
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BetteMono bath fittings by Tesseraux & Partner for Bette
Dezeen Showroom: German bathroom brand Bette has launched BetteMono, a range of coloured enamelled fittings to complete the look of monochrome baths. More about BetteMono bath fittings by Tesseraux & Partner for Bette