Swedish furniture brand IKEA has returned to the 1990s by launching an inflatable chair at this year's Milan design week. More about IKEA launches inflatable chair "trapped within a metal frame"
Dezeen Showroom: Dutch design brand Bert Plantagie has collaborated with architecture studio Mecanoo to design Macaron, a modular sofa system modelled on and named after the famous French confection. More about Macaron modular sofa by Bert Plantagie and Mecanoo
Collectible design taking its biggest ever platform at Milan design week tells us something significant about the current state of design, writes Debika Ray. More about "It's no surprise that Western design is seeking refuge in making beautiful things for the few"
Croatian brand Prostoria has unveiled a furniture collection based on prototypes by the late architect Vjenceslav Richter at Salone del Mobile. More about Prostoria furniture collection picks up where modernist architect Vjenceslav Richter left off
Architect Aziza Chaouni, interior designers Britt Moran and Benni Allan and designer Felicia Hung, have joined the judging panel for Dezeen Awards 2026. More about Britt Moran and Benni Allan announced as Dezeen Awards 2026 judges
Dezeen has teamed up with kitchen appliance brand Gaggenau to create a video reel documenting its immersive Presence installation at this year's Milan design week. More about Gaggenau installation at Villa Necchi Campiglio offers "refuge for the design community"
Australian creative agency TBWA\Eleven and creature effects designers Odd Studio have upholstered a car in human-like skin that reddens in the sun, aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of UV exposure while driving. More about TBWA\Eleven creates "unhinged" Sunburnt Car upholstered with human-like skin
Dezeen Showroom: a leather belt cinches the pillowy form of this armchair created by Argentinian designer Cristián Mohaded for Italian furniture brand Molteni&C. More about Corsetto armchair by Cristián Mohaded for Molteni&C
Dezeen Showroom: Italian architect Antonio Citterio rejected rigid angles when designing this curvilinear, enveloping sofa for furniture maker Flexform. More about Quincy sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform
Promotion: Dutch design brand Moooi has marked its 25th anniversary at Milan design week with a striking silver installation and product launches, including a playfully modular sofa by Yves Behar. More about Moooi returns to Milan's Superstudio Più to celebrate 25 years
Design platform Alcova has announced two showcases for Mexico City art week 2027, citing the metropolis's status as an "epicentre of new energy in design". More about Alcova announces Mexico City art week edition
Dezeen Showroom: German industrial designer Christian Haas has designed a series of bathroom taps for Villeroy & Boch informed by the clear geometry of classic perfume bottles. More about Vea tapware collection by Christian Haas for Villeroy & Boch
A modular construction kit based on Charles and Ray Eames' iconic mid-century modern home will be launched at an exhibition celebrating the duo's architectural legacy at Triennale Milano during Milan design week. More about Modular building system brings Eames' prefabricated architecture vision "into the future"
Dutch designer Lex Pott exclusively reveals the PS 2026 Lamp as part of the IKEA's latest PS Collection, which is being unveiled at Milan design week. More about Lex Pott creates transforming lamp for IKEA's latest PS collection
Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby have become the first British designers to headline a retrospective show at the Triennale Milano. In an exclusive interview, the pair reflect on their 30-year journey from "reprobates" to trailblazers. More about "For a long time, we were the youngest people in our studio" say Barber and Osgerby
Dezeen Showroom: Belgian brand Decospan has developed Shinnoki, a collection of prefinished wood panels that mimic the qualities of real wood veneer while being repeatable on large scales. More about Shinnoki panels by Decospan
IKEA has unveiled an exhibition where designers and chefs team up to create a series of food-focused domestic spaces at Milan design week, as captured in this video produced by Dezeen. More about IKEA pairs designers with chefs to rethink domestic spaces for Milan design week
This Milan design week marks a series of firsts for Kelly Wearstler, who is making her Milan debut with an inaugural furniture collection for H&M Home, set to be shown in a baroque palazzo. More about "Repetition is a big part of my design language" says Kelly Wearstler
Skincare brand Aesop has unveiled The Factory of Light installation, where scaffolding printed with iconic Milanese buildings serves as the backdrop for the launch of its first-ever lighting designs. More about Aesop launches Aposē lamps with The Factory of Light installation at Milan design week
Dezeen is back in print! Those at Milan design week can pick up Dezeen Dispatch at locations across the city. Everyone else can read a digital version of the newspaper here. More about Read Milan design week Dezeen Dispatch online now!