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Botanic flooring by Bolon
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish flooring brand Bolon has released eight new colours for its Botanic collection, which are informed by "warm expressions". More about Botanic flooring by Bolon
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Product design
Sandi toilet uses conveyor belt rather than water to dispose of waste
Solid waste is "flushed" away with a conveyer belt in the Sandi toilet, invented by recent Brunel University graduate Archie Read for the hundreds of millions of people who are currently living without safe sanitation. More about Sandi toilet uses conveyor belt rather than water to dispose of waste
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Face à Face bathroom collection by Jean Nouvel Design for Agape
Dezeen Showroom: Italian bathroom brand Agape has released a collection of sinks and baths called Face à Face in collaboration with French architect Jean Nouvel. More about Face à Face bathroom collection by Jean Nouvel Design for Agape
Interview
Solar products are often "PR stunts" says solar designer Alex Nathanson
Designers must think carefully about their motivations for creating solar-powered products, argues solar expert Alex Nathanson in this interview as part of Dezeen's Solar Revolution series. More about Solar products are often "PR stunts" says solar designer Alex Nathanson
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Edelweiss seating collection by Philippe Bestenheider for Billiani
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Billiani has released a collection of chairs and stools in collaboration with designer Philippe Bestenheider that play with the concept of balance. More about Edelweiss seating collection by Philippe Bestenheider for Billiani
Video
"Stolab is passion for solid wood" says owner and CEO Martin Johansson
As Stolab celebrates 80 years of its Lilla Åland chair, Dezeen is teaming up with the Swedish solid-wood furniture brand to launch Stolab Stories, a three-part video series, beginning with an introduction to some of its key pieces. More about "Stolab is passion for solid wood" says owner and CEO Martin Johansson
Design
Fransje Gimbrère inserts woven installation at Róhe Frames pop-up during Amsterdam Fashion Week
Amsterdam-based brand and studio Róhe Frames populated a show space with curated vintage furniture and Crafted Columns, a woven installation by artist Fransje Gimbrère, to launch its latest collection during Amsterdam Fashion Week. More about Fransje Gimbrère inserts woven installation at Róhe Frames pop-up during Amsterdam Fashion Week
Products
Suri creates modular electric toothbrush with recyclable brush head
London-based toothbrush company Suri has created Sustainable Sonic Toothbrush, an electric toothbrush with an aluminium body and brush heads made from plant-based materials that can be recycled after use. More about Suri creates modular electric toothbrush with recyclable brush head
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Rasoline 55s door by Lualdi
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Lualdi has designed an internal door named Rasoline 55s, which features decorative metal edging. More about Rasoline 55s door by Lualdi
Furniture
Moving Forward exhibition shows work by emerging designers at Stockholm Design Week
A collection of upcoming designers have shown pieces including a bench constructed from mining waste and brutalist-informed furniture as part of the Moving Forward exhibition curated by Kråkvik & D'Orazio at Stockholm Design Week. More about Moving Forward exhibition shows work by emerging designers at Stockholm Design Week
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Artisan woven flooring collection by Bolon
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish brand Bolon has expanded its Artisan collection of woven flooring to include 10 new "vibrating, energetic and alert" colours. More about Artisan woven flooring collection by Bolon
Architecture
"Paint out that green" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are debating David Kohn's Red House in Dorset, which celebrates English eccentricities. More about "Paint out that green" says commenter
Design
HP's DesignJet plotters are "designed with both quality and sustainability in mind"
Promotion: technology brand HP has launched a series of large-format plotters that are energy-efficient and aimed at architects who use printers during their design process. More about HP's DesignJet plotters are "designed with both quality and sustainability in mind"
Design
1/OFF showcases "scarf couture" at Amsterdam Fashion Week
Amsterdam-based fashion brand 1/OFF debuted its Spring Summer 2023 collection at Amsterdam Fashion Week, which contained clothes crafted from repurposed scarfs, denim and tablecloths. More about 1/OFF showcases "scarf couture" at Amsterdam Fashion Week
Promotion
Vitrocsa brings precision of watchmaking to glazing systems
Promotion: Swiss brand Vitrocsa is celebrating 30 years since the invention of its first minimal window – three decades in which it has aimed to continuously revolutionise the field by creating ever more gravity-defying designs. More about Vitrocsa brings precision of watchmaking to glazing systems
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TO side tabe by Naoto Fukasawa for Plank
Dezeen Showroom: Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa has created a pared-back side table called TO for Italian design brand Plank, which is assembled from three simple shapes. More about TO side tabe by Naoto Fukasawa for Plank
Opinion
"Now is the time to design a solar future"
A radical change in perceptions is needed for society to fully embrace solar power, write pioneering designers Marjan van Aubel and Pauline van Dongen as part of Dezeen's newly launched Solar Revolution series. More about "Now is the time to design a solar future"
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Cheft bookshelf by Maryam Pousti for Studio Pousti
Dezeen Showroom: Maryam Pousti, founder of architecture and design practice Studio Pousti, has designed a geometric bookshelf made from interlocking sheets of wood. More about Cheft bookshelf by Maryam Pousti for Studio Pousti
Design
India Mahdavi curates colourful Frankly Yours exhibition for Svenskt Tenn
French architect India Mahdavi has collaborated with Swedish homeware brand Svenskt Tenn to create an exhibition at Stockholm Design Week that focuses on a print by designer Josef Frank. More about India Mahdavi curates colourful Frankly Yours exhibition for Svenskt Tenn
Design
Francon debuts collection at MVRDV's mirror-clad art depot during Amsterdam Fashion Week
Dutch fashion brand Francon debuted its latest collection during Amsterdam Fashion Week at MVRDV's Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam. More about Francon debuts collection at MVRDV's mirror-clad art depot during Amsterdam Fashion Week