Dutch designer Marcel Wanders is to "freeze operations" at the design studio that bears his name and step back from the business for an indefinite period. More about "I want to do less" says Marcel Wanders as he announces his design studio will suspend operations
Dezeen Courses: interested in studying a design-related discipline at one of Australia's top universities? Check out five courses available at Monash University, including degrees in architecture, planning and design. More about Five architecture and design courses at Monash University
Promotion: textile manufacturer Christian Fischbacher and architect Hadi Teherani have unveiled Contemporary Persia, a collection of fabrics that "interpret the unique diversity of Iran". More about Christian Fischbacher and Hadi Teherani reveal Iran-inspired fabric collection
A Heatherwick Studio-designed sculpture containing 350 trees, which is being erected to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, is nearing completion outside Buckingham Palace in London. More about First images of Heatherwick's Tree of Trees at Buckingham Palace revealed
Dezeen Showroom: bathroom brand Falper has expanded into kitchen design with the Small Living Kitchens concept, which includes islands that are designed to make even compact spaces feel luxurious. More about Small Living Kitchens – islands by Falper
Promotion: architect Hadi Teherani has designed a bathroom concept for Axor based on Middle Eastern bathhouses, imagining the room as a place of retreat and holistic cleansing. More about Hadi Teherani designs Middle East-inspired bathroom under a cupola for Axor
Dezeen Showroom: British designer Matthew Hilton created the Ella chair for Case Furniture, which is designed for enveloping comfort. More about Ella chair by Matthew Hilton for Case Furniture
Dezeen Showroom: Swiss architecture and design practice Studioforma sought to show the high aesthetic value of waste marble with its creation of the Rotonda candle holder. More about Rotonda candle holder by Studioforma
Promotion: German designer Stefan Diez has created a customisable lighting system for Barcelona-based lighting brand Vibia featuring a flexible textile track that is fastened like a belt. More about Vibia introduces a lighting system made from a conductive textile ribbon
Designer Anna Resei has created a conceptual design for a modular structure that can be used as a moveable shelter, which was shown as part of this year's Southern Sweden Design Days. More about Anna Resei designs Tele-nomadic Sheltering Unit as a moveable urban dwelling
Dezeen Showroom: retro and contemporary design meet in the Turandot kitchen, created by designer Marco Bortolin for Oppein Home. More about Turandot kitchen by Marco Bortolin for Oppein Home
Dezeen Showroom: Axor has updated its Citterio collection of bathroom taps by Italian architect and designer Antonio Citterio, adding a new lever handle option. More about Citterio tapware collection by Antonio Citterio for Axor
Dezeen Showroom: Kosovan brand Muza Rugs has reimagined ancient Albanian motifs in a colourful, contemporary style to make its Harmony rug collection. More about Harmony collection by Muza Rugs
Dezeen Showroom: a sofa module that can be used as a standalone chair or mixed with other modules into an array of configurations is among 15 new products on Dezeen Showroom. More about BOB 52 sofa module by Blå Station among new products on Dezeen Showroom
Sound artist and designer Yuri Suzuki has launched the Ambient Machine, a device designed to create atmospheric sounds for "non-active listening." More about Yuri Suzuki designs Ambient Machine as a "sound conditioner"
Promotion: Turkish furniture brand Parla has announced it will make its Clerkenwell Design Week debut in 2022, where it will reveal a new collection along with a new logo and branding. More about Parla to launch new furniture collection at Clerkenwell Design Week
Dezeen Showroom: South African furniture and lighting brand Studio Lloyd has released Sayari, an outdoor furniture collection with curved organic shapes. More about Sayari outdoor furniture by Ashlee Lloyd for Studio Lloyd
Dezeen Showroom: luxurious details in leather and wood can be introduced into the bathroom through the customisable MyEdition tapware collection, created by Phoenix Design for Axor. More about MyEdition tapware collection by Phoenix Design for Axor
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish furniture brand Blå Station has created a wider unit for its modular sofa by designers Thomas Bernstrand and Stefan Borselius called BOB 52. More about BOB 52 sofa module by Thomas Bernstrand and Stefan Borselius for Blå Station
The British Royal Mint has partnered with not-for-profit organisation Pride in London to commemorate 50 years of the LGBTQ+ movement Pride with a 50p coin designed by Dominique Holmes. More about The Royal Mint releases rainbow 50p to mark 50th anniversary of Pride UK