As the most important design event of the year has come to a close, we look back at the biggest industry trends from Milan design week 2023, including everything from maximalism to algorithmic design. More about Six key trends from Milan design week 2023
Dezeen Showroom: furniture maker De Vorm has released a large felt acoustic lamp made from recycled PET felt, which provides settings with noise-dampening qualities. More about Fost Large acoustic lamp by De Vorm
Designer Marc Fornes presented an organically shaped pavilion at Milan design week to accompany the most recent Objets Nomades furniture collection by fashion house Louis Vuitton. More about Marc Fornes designs bulging coral-shaped pavilion for Louis Vuitton
Architect Massimo Adario curator Federica Sala have apologised for displaying a collection of 1920s glass figurines at Milan design week that were described as "embodying racist stereotypes". More about "I embrace the opportunity to learn from my mistake" says Massimo Adario
Dezeen Showroom: bathroom brand Bette has released a slender washbasin designed by German studio Tesseraux & Partner that is made from glazed titanium steel instead of traditional ceramic. More about BetteBalance washbasin by Tesseraux & Partner for Bette
A collection of glass figures presented by architect Massimo Adario within the Campo Base exhibition should not have been displayed at Milan design week say designers including Stephen Burks and Anava Projects. More about Milan design week marred by "racist figurines" say designers
Designer Robert Stadler has created a series of fruit- and vegetable-shaped ceramic furniture and lighting pieces named OMG-GMO at Milan design week. More about Robert Stadler designs whimsical furniture informed by genetically modified food
Dezeen Showroom: designers Stefan Borselius and Thomas Bernstrand have created a plush chair cubicle for Swedish furniture brand Blå Station. More about BOB Solo by Thomas Bernstrand and Stefan Borselius for Blå Station
After learning the secrets of a craftsman with a unique formula for iridescent resin, design studio Objects of Common Interest has used it to produce 13 ethereal objects. More about Objects of Common Interest explores "secret recipe" for iridescent resin
There's still time to be listed in our upcoming digital guide to NYCxDesign 2023, which lists the numerous events including exhibitions, installations, trade fairs, talks and open studios in New York City. More about You can still be listed in Dezeen's digital guide to NYCxDesign 2023
Dezeen Showroom: Danish design brand Cal'yah has presented a range of its products on Dezeen Showroom, including tapestries made from wool and silk that encapsulate the colours of Nepal. More about Seating and decor by Ca'lyah is listed on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: architect Ramón Esteve looked to the luxury of New York holiday homes with the Hamptons outdoor furniture collection, created for Spanish brand Vondom. More about Hamptons outdoor collection by Ramón Esteve for Vondom
Dezeen Showroom: Indian lighting brand Naaya Studio has launched a series of clay pendant lights, which are designed for kitchen, dining and living spaces. More about Pendant lights by Naaya Studio
More work is needed to improve the sustainability of trade fairs like Salone del Mobile, designers told Dezeen at Milan design week. More about "No hiding" from environmental impact of trade fairs say designers at Salone del Mobile
Swedish retailer IKEA marked its 80th anniversary at Milan design week with Assembling the Future Together, an immersive exhibition that charts the furniture company's history and addresses its future. More about IKEA reflects on "the past, the present and the future" of the home at Milan design week
American designer Rick Owens has released a collection three of helmets that have a single and dual-prong strobe light protruding from their shell and can be used as sculptural floor lamps. More about Rick Owens creates wearable helmets that double as fluorescent floor lamps
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish furniture brand Blå Station has expanded its BOB sofa line with a modular corner unit named BOB Corner, created by designers Thomas Bernstrand and Stefan Borselius. More about BOB Corner by Thomas Bernstrand and Stefan Borselius for Blå Station
Italian Radical Design pioneer and octagenarian Gaetano Pesce has made his debut foray into bags as part of a collaboration with fashion house Bottega Veneta that was unveiled at Milan design week. More about Gaetano Pesce designs his first-ever handbag for Bottega Veneta
Design consultancy Matter has redesigned the Royal British Legion remembrance poppy to be created entirely of paper made from coffee cup waste and recycled wood fibres, the first change in the flower's design for 28 years. More about Matter designs recyclable plastic-free remembrance poppy
Zaha Hadid Design has unveiled its wooden Seyun chairs and table, which were designed to "stand the test of time", at the historic Museo Bagatti Valsecchi during Milan design week. More about Zaha Hadid Design launches wooden furniture collection Seyun with Karimoku