Numerous Japanese brands chose to hold exhibitions during Milan design week for the first time this year as furniture fair Salone del Mobile returned to full capacity following the coronavirus pandemic. More about Japanese brands make Milan debuts as focus on the European market grows
European architects and designers are struggling to source wood for their projects as Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought imports from the region to a standstill, threatening stocks and driving up prices across the continent. More about "Timber prices going up daily" in Europe due to Ukraine war
Danish textile brand Kvadrat has transformed the bold graphics of Belgian artist Alain Biltereyst into a collection of curtains and rugs, which created a colourful scenography during Milan design week. More about Kvadrat presents graphic Quotes textiles by Alain Biltereyst in Milan
Dezeen Showroom: Italian furniture brand Poltrona Frau has unveiled the Solaria high armchair, a chair with a distinctly high back created by designers Ludovica + Roberto Palomba. More about Solaria high armchair by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba for Poltrona Frau
Production designer Jennifer Morden created a mid-century house to reflect the personality of the flamboyant and misogynistic antagonist in comedy-thriller film Fresh. More about Jennifer Morden creates "aspirational" mid-century house with sinister dungeon for Fresh
The late designer Virgil Abloh had to work hard to convince Italian design brand Alessi he could make the switch from fashion to industrial design, according to company director Alberto Alessi. More about Virgil Abloh "wanted to do real industrial design" says Alberto Alessi
Dezeen Showroom: Gabbertas Studio has created a line of lounge chairs for furniture brand Allermuir, which are designed to blend seamlessly into commercial, hotel and home settings. More about Plum chair by Gabbertas Studio for Allermuir
Architects and architecture critics are attempting to stop a government proposal to reintroduce imperial measurements to the UK by calling on people to respond to its consultation More about Architects brand UK government plan to reintroduce imperial measurements "stupid"
Designer Lara Bohinc has created a collection of curvy furniture that intends to celebrate the female form, which was on display as part of Milan design week. More about Lara Bohinc designs voluptuous seating collection to be "playful and a little bit sexy"
Promotion: drawing on the aesthetic of the film Blade Runner, architect Tristan Auer has designed a neon-lit bathroom concept for Axor to suit an imagined male client. More about Tristan Auer designs Blade Runner-inspired bathroom for Axor
Design duo Studio Swine has displayed 22 hardwood furniture pieces on a "mountain" made from the packing crates they were delivered in for the Forest Tales exhibition at Milan design week. More about Studio Swine uses packing crates to construct Milan installation that will "leave no trace"
Dezeen Showroom: a kitchen designed for outside entertaining and a tapware range informed by traditional farm pumps are among the furniture designs on Dezeen Showroom that were showcased during Milan design week. More about Seven furniture, kitchen and lighting designs showcased at Milan design week
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Azteca has launched Onyx Lux, a tile that recreates the look of precious stone and offers unusual pale shades of blue and green. More about Onyx Lux tiles by Azteca
Dezeen Showroom: designer Álvaro Catalán de Ocón has created a collection of rugs for Spanish brand Gan, which aims to expose and tackle the global issue of river pollution. More about Plastic Rivers rugs by Álvaro Catalán de Ocón for Gan
Promotion: Sarah Andelman, co-founder of Parisian concept store Colette, has discussed the unexpected approaches needed to succeed in the future retail landscape in a talk hosted by Dezeen and brand retail experts Liganova during Milan design week. More about Attitude of "permanent renewal" drives retail success says Colette co-founder Sarah Andelman in Liganova talk
Italian design brand Alessi has marked its centenary year with a Milan design week show where special-edition products are presented in settings that include a staircase covered in toilet rolls and a curling pitch. More about Alessi celebrates 100 years with playful showcase of rare and unseen products
Dezeen Showroom: created by designers Thomas Bernstrand and Stefan Borselius for Blå Station, RUT is a modular seating system made from square shapes and contrasting materials. More about RUT seating system by Thomas Bernstrand and Stefan Borselius for Blå Station
The rarely seen graphic and furniture designs of Lucia Eames, daughter of midcentury icons Charles and Ray Eames, have been unveiled in an exhibition during Milan design week. More about "Undiscovered legacy" of Lucia Eames showcased at Milan design week
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Arper has presented a selection of furniture on Dezeen Showroom, including a modular sofa and a chair made from recycled plastic. More about Sculptural seating and tables from Arper feature on Dezeen Showroom
Students from the Swiss design school ÉCAL have collaborated with Japanese manufacturing company Yamaha to create six devices for playing music which were showcased at Milan design week. More about Yamaha and ÉCAL students design music players that encourage physical interaction