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Billow hanging textile by Almedahls
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish textile brand Almedahls has released a double-sided hanging fabric named Billow, which features sound-absorbing properties. More about Billow hanging textile by Almedahls
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Compass 55 door by Lualdi
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Lualdi has created a door that pivots in its frame instead of being hinged on one side. More about Compass 55 door by Lualdi
News
Wild Wonder named Colour of the Year 2023
Paint brand Dulux has revealed Wild Wonder, a pale yellow paint colour that it described as "a soft gold with hints of green" as its Colour of the Year for 2023. More about Wild Wonder named Colour of the Year 2023
Solar Revolution
The Energy Show explores the past and future of solar energy
An exhibition has opened at Het Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam showcasing the design possibilities offered by the sun. We explore it as part of our Solar Revolution series. More about The Energy Show explores the past and future of solar energy
Design
Dezeen Events Guide launches digital guide to London Design Festival 2022
This week the design community descends on London for London Design Festival 2022, which runs from 17 to 25 September. Find out about all the key events in our digital guide to the festival. More about Dezeen Events Guide launches digital guide to London Design Festival 2022
Architecture
Maiju Suomi and Elina Koivisto design "insect hotel" Alusta Pavilion in Helsinki
Rugged clay forms the walls of this pavilion in Finland by architects Maiju Suomi and Elina Koivisto, which aims to provide an urban habitat for pollinators and was featured as part of Helsinki Design Week. More about Maiju Suomi and Elina Koivisto design "insect hotel" Alusta Pavilion in Helsinki
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Botanic flooring by Bolon among new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: woven flooring designed to have a three-dimensional textile effect is among 13 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Botanic flooring by Bolon among new products on Dezeen Showroom
Design
Lilienthal Berlin uses beans to creates Coffee Watch with "subtle coffee aroma"
Berlin-based watch brand Lilienthal Berlin has designed a watch with a case made from recycled coffee grounds, which the brand says makes it smell like coffee when worn. More about Lilienthal Berlin uses beans to creates Coffee Watch with "subtle coffee aroma"
Design
Meow Wolf opens installation-filled venue on site wedged between Denver viaducts
Arts company Meow Wolf has collaborated with 300 artists to create a series of immersive installations made from mostly salvaged material for its Shears Adkins Rockmore Architects-designed venue in Denver. More about Meow Wolf opens installation-filled venue on site wedged between Denver viaducts
Dezeen Showroom
Earth Tone tile collection by Cavaril
Dezeen Showroom: Hungarian tiling brand Cavaril has released its range of textured concrete tiles with sculptural surfaces in a new earthy colour palette. More about Earth Tone tile collection by Cavaril
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Cementum tile collection by Marazzi
Dezeen Showroom: Marazzi has designed a collection of tiles that aim to mimic the timeless appearance of cast concrete while benefitting from state-of-the-art technological and aesthetic qualities. More about Cementum tile collection by Marazzi
Architecture
Coventry City creates trio of Coventry Cathedral football kits to mark building's 60th anniversary
English team Coventry City will play this season in football kits designed by sports brand Hummel that were informed by the city's Basil Spence-designed cathedral, which was consecrated in 1962. More about Coventry City creates trio of Coventry Cathedral football kits to mark building's 60th anniversary
Products
Ten products that demonstrate the potential of solar power
Clothing, cars, watches and headphones powered by solar energy feature in this roundup of 10 products that are harnessing the power of the sun as part of our Solar Revolution series. More about Ten products that demonstrate the potential of solar power
News
Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair announces new name and graphic identity for 2023 edition
Swedish trade show Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair has changed its name to Stockholm Furniture Fair as part of a process to create a clearer identity, the organisation revealed during Stockholm Design Week. More about Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair announces new name and graphic identity for 2023 edition
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009 Heritage Sheets by Ria Dunn for Totum Project
Dezeen Showroom: designer Ria Dunn drew references from historic Italian linens for her bedding collection for Totum Project. More about 009 Heritage Sheets by Ria Dunn for Totum Project
Products
Fluff Stuff is a plant-based textile filling that isn't just "serving hippies"
Fluff Stuff is a textile filling created from plants cultivated on rewetted peatlands in Finland, which has been designed by students at Aalto University and was on display as part of Helsinki Design Week. More about Fluff Stuff is a plant-based textile filling that isn't just "serving hippies"
Graphic design
Motive Inc bases signage for Japanese rail company on train tracks
Japanese studio Motive Inc has created a highly tailored wayfinding design for the training institute of railway maintenance company Totetsu Kogyo, using stylised floor markings to guide visitors through the building. More about Motive Inc bases signage for Japanese rail company on train tracks
Promotion
Singapore Design Week set to showcase excellence and diversity of southeast Asian design
Promotion: over 50 events will take place during Singapore Design Week in September 2022, which presents a range of exhibitions, workshops and talks made possible by over 200 designers and creatives. More about Singapore Design Week set to showcase excellence and diversity of southeast Asian design
Design
Eleven Burning Man 2022 installations that showcase deep-desert design
A bulbous sculpture by architects Bjarke Ingels and Jakob Lange, an ornate temple and a walkway made of recycled ocean plastic were featured at the annual Burning Man festival in the Black Rock Desert of western Nevada. More about Eleven Burning Man 2022 installations that showcase deep-desert design
Products
OPPO introduces smartphone with a streamlined back cover made from a single piece of Gorilla glass
Promotion: the latest phone in global smart device brand OPPO's Reno series features a finely-tuned back cover made from a single piece of Gorilla glass. More about OPPO introduces smartphone with a streamlined back cover made from a single piece of Gorilla glass