Industrial design student Alara Ertenü has developed a packaging solution for soap made from peapods and artichoke waste, which is currently on show as part of Dutch Design Week. More about Packioli is a biodegradable soap packaging made from artichoke leaves and peapods
Dezeen Showroom: for the release of its first lamp, French furniture brand Tiptoe created the cheerful Nod lamp with a tiltable head and dimmable light. More about Nod lamp by Tiptoe
In this exclusive video produced by Dezeen, French architect Maxime d'Angeac reveals how his redesign of the historic Orient Express train aims to create "a new embassy of French luxury". More about Maxime d'Angeac gives the Orient Express train its first redesign in almost 100 years
Microsoft has created a kaleidoscopic new version of the Pride flag that represents 40 different LGBTQIA+ communities and can evolve to include even more. More about Microsoft's open-source design for Pride flag incorporates 40 communities
Ten large-scale light installations have been displayed at Liverpool's waterfront for the River Of Light art exhibition, including bespoke designs by French artist Camille Walala and London designer Yinka Ilori. More about Camille Walala and Yinka Ilori create artworks for River Of Light exhibition in Liverpool
Dezeen Showroom: to coincide with annual design festival Designart Tokyo, we've rounded up 10 furniture and lighting designs by Japanese artisans and brands that have been featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Ten furniture and lighting designs by Japanese brands and designers
Design duo Adam and Arthur has released a monochromatic cabinet with an undulating silhouette that references the common art motif of a mother next to her child. More about Adam and Arthur create statuesque cabinet inlaid with over 16,000 pieces of straw
In the first of three Instagram reels shot by Dezeen for Northern Europe's largest design event Dutch Design Week, Alice Finney showcases our pick of this year's events, exhibitions and installations. More about Highlights from Dutch Design Week 2022 captured in Dezeen video
Dezeen Showroom: Basque furniture brand Alki has collaborated with industrial design studio Iratzoki Lizaso to create a modular layout system named Zuzulu, which aims to streamline hybridised work settings. More about Zuzulu space layout system by Alki
Dezeen Showroom: M/Connect 2 is a USB docking station developed by office furniture brand Humanscale to help "make the workstation a more effective tool". More about M/Connect 2 USB docking station by Humanscale
Dezeen Showroom: bathroom brand Lusso has released a series of bathroom fittings designed to be used in tandem with the brand's natural stone bathtubs and sinks. More about Porto bathroom fittings collection by Lusso
The late designer Virgil Abloh has left his mark on the Masters of the Universe media franchise, creating a collection of figurines including He-Man and Skeletor in monochromatic shades of nude for Mattel Creations. More about Mattel Creations releases He-Man action figure by Virgil Abloh
Dezeen Courses: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) has presented a range of undergraduate and postgraduate art, design and history programmes on Dezeen Courses. More about Five courses at Virginia Commonwealth University on Dezeen Courses
Promotion: the American Society of Architectural Illustrators is set to host its annual conference in London for the first time, which promises a crossdisciplinary event that will look at how the future of cities is imagined and communicated. More about American Society of Architectural Illustrators to explore "Cause and Effect" at London conference
Dezeen Showroom: nearly one kilogram of abandoned fishing nets found in the sea is used to make a Liberty Ocean task chair, designed by office furniture brand Humanscale. More about Liberty Ocean chair by Humanscale
Dezeen Showroom: created by Swedish designer and architect Jonas Lindvall for solid-wood furniture brand Stolab, the Miss Holly Chair is a contemporary take on the classic Windsor chair. More about Miss Holly Chair by Jonas Lindvall for Stolab
Dezeen Showroom: London-based studio Industrial Facility has reimagined Thonet's seminal 214 bentwood chair from 1859 using modern material technology, with an ergonomic moulded plywood seat and a tubular steel base. More about S 220 chair by Industrial Facility for Thonet
Designer Paul Coenen has opened up his workshop in Eindhoven as part of Dutch Design Week to display a collection of monobloc furniture and homeware, made from stainless steel without the need for coatings, adhesives or fastenings. More about Paul Coenen folds single sheet of steel to form furniture "that can last a generation"
Japanese startup studio Quantum has updated its innovative Wheeliy wheelchair, making it lighter and easier to use, as well as adding features including armrests that act as brakes. More about Wheeliy 2.0 is a foldable wheelchair designed to "blend in with the city"
Dezeen Showroom: American brand Yellow Goat Design has launched the Abstract Nature collection of sculptural lighting, which is informed by details from nature such as the underside of mushrooms. More about Abstract Nature lighting by Yellow Goat Design