Designer Nik Bentel used the humble shopping trolley as his inspiration for the Trolley Bag, designed for supermarket Lidl as a "twist on the everyday food shop experience". More about Nik Bentel crafts gridded Trolley Bag for supermarket Lidl from stainless steel
Inspired by local microbreweries, London-based start-up Arda Biomaterials has made a plastic-free leather alternative by altering the protein structures in brewer's spent grain. More about Arda transforms beer waste into plastic-free faux leather
Dezeen Showroom: woven backrests bring a sense of island tranquility to this outdoor seating system created by architect Antonio Citterio for Italian brand Flexform. More about Oasis seating system by Antonio Citterio for Flexform
To celebrate the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Swedish designer Gustaf Westman has reimagined curling stones as a playful, dual-function snack bowl. More about Gustaf Westman designs tongue-in-cheek Curling Bowl
Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers have made recycled plastic into floor trusses for housing, arguing the waste stream could provide an abundant and sustainable structural building material. More about MIT researchers developing process to make houses from recycled plastic
Dezeen Showroom: the following lighting, tables and drinkware recently published on our Showroom section showcase the many uses, colours and finishes of glass. More about Seven products that spotlight the versatility of glass
Carmaker Ferrari has released preview images of the interiors for its first electric car, Ferrari Luce, designed with Jony Ive, Marc Newson and their design studio LoveFrom. More about Jony Ive and Marc Newson shun touchscreens for interior of Ferrari's first electric car
The late mid-century modern designer Verner Panton was born 100 years ago today. To mark the occasion, we have rounded up 10 of his most enduring pieces of furniture and lighting. More about Ten Verner Panton products that have stood the test of time
Verner Panton caused a sensation with his pioneering approach to furniture and lighting design. To mark the centenary of the Danish designer's birth today, we profile the man whose colourful pieces and interiors defined an era. More about Verner Panton preferred experimentation to "beautiful platitude"
In the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly, we talk about why protestors staged a demonstration outside the office of BIG, and whether a Saudi-inspired proposal for a high-speed railway connecting five countries is realistic. More about "Bjarke Ingels, shame on you!"
From ingenious sofa-rugs by Sabine Marcelis to an exhibition about waste in architecture and Mexican architects showing furniture in a modernist house, here are eight design-forward exhibitions from Mexico City art week. More about Eight exhibitions that showed design's growing relevance at Mexico City art week
Sportswear brand Nike has created an air-filled jacket that can be inflated and deflated, which is being worn by Team USA at this year's Olympics. Here, Nike chief design officer Martin Lotti explains why it's not a gimmick. More about Nike reveals inflating Air Milano Jacket at 2026 Winter Olympics
The cancellation of this year's Stockholm Furniture Fair was a necessary wake-up call for the Swedish design industry, insiders told Dezeen during a grassroots event they organised to take its place. More about Cancellation of 2026 Stockholm Furniture Fair "the best thing that could happen" for local industry
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish designer Isern Serra and furniture brand Omelette Editions aimed to elevate office spaces with the TOT table, a co-working desk with a distinctive split tabletop. More about TOT table by Isern Serra for Omelette Editions
Sportswear brand Nike has created an all-orange, heavily branded train at the Milano-Cortino Winter Olympics to mark the relaunch of All Conditions Gear. More about Nike creates All Conditions Express train to mark relaunch of ACG brand
During Stockholm Design Days, furniture brand Lammhults Design Group opened a showroom created by Note Design Studio to provide a neutral backdrop for presenting its range of contract furniture. More about Note Design Studio envisions Lammhults showroom as hub for creative collaboration
Promotion: cost consultancy EthosEQ has completed a report for workplace furniture brand Mute, which found that Mute's Modular, a room-in-room office system, reduces businesses' costs and emissions. More about EthosEQ study finds Mute Modular rooms "far more economically efficient than traditional constructions"
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features sculptural lights made from unwanted glassware by designer Simon Skinner. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More about "Amazing concept that should be celebrated" features in Dezeen Debate
Interactive design in a geographic jukebox and an acoustic ping-pong table featured alongside an exhibition made with local found waste materials at Unique Design X during Mexico City art week 2026. More about Interactivity and local talent shine at Unique Design X Mexico City
Dezeen Showroom: Italian furniture brand Bolzan celebrates fine tailoring with its cocooning Tata bed, which is entirely upholstered in leather. More about Tata bed by Bolzan