Dezeen Courses: interested in the field of sustainable design? Check out seven sustainable design courses listed on Dezeen Courses that respond to the future needs of architecture, fashion and design. More about Seven sustainable design courses on Dezeen Courses
Curator and historian Maria Nicanor has been announced as the new director of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum after a lengthy interim period following the resignation of former director Caroline Baumann in 2020. More about Maria Nicanor appointed director of New York City's Cooper Hewitt museum
The iconic Memphis Milano company, founded by designer Ettore Sottsass, has been bought by Italian Radical Design, which also owns furniture company Gufram. More about Italian Radical Design acquires Memphis Milano
Dezeen Showroom: as part of Stockholm Design Week 2022, Swedish brand Massproductions is presenting a lounge chair made from laminated wood that provides comfort without the need for upholstery. More about 4PM chaise longue by Massproductions
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish designer Thomas Bernstrand has designed Lumo, a conical pendant lamp with a variety of expressions, for Zero Lighting. More about Lumo pendant by Thomas Bernstrand for Zero Lighting
Swedish furniture maker Offecct has unveiled two new pieces by designer Pauline Deltour, the first created since her death last year, as her family and colleagues vow to take her final designs into production. More about Offecct launches furniture by Pauline Deltour as family aims to realise her final designs
Nigerian designer Nifemi Marcus-Bello has created a modular kiosk made from bamboo for Lagos-based skateboarding company Wafflesncream. More about Nifemi Marcus-Bello creates bamboo pavilion for Nigerian skateboarding brand
Dezeen Showroom: French design brand Monogram has released the Spirit coffee table, which is sold via Galerie Revel and has an inverted cone for a tabletop. More about Spirit coffee table by Monogram via Galerie Revel
Dezeen Awards 2022 is now accepting entries! Enter before 30 March to take advantage of discounted early entry fees. More about Dezeen Awards 2022 is open for entries
British car brand Rolls-Royce has redesigned the female figurine that adorns its bonnets as part of its effort to make its electric vehicles more aerodynamic. More about Rolls-Royce updates Spirit of Ecstasy figurine to be "more streamlined and graceful than ever"
Dezeen Showroom: created by Swiss architecture and design practice Studioforma, the Tribù sofa is a colourful seating island that invites socialising. More about Tribù sofa by Studioforma
Dezeen School Shows: a metal reinterpretation of a traditional rocking chair and a stool designed for a flexible working environment are included in Beckmans College of Design's school show. More about Beckmans College of Design presents six student furniture projects
Promotion: Stockholm Furniture and Light Fair is hosting a series of digital talks this week, with speakers including architect and activist Duncan Baker-Brown, digital artist Andrés Reisinger and materials expert Caroline Till. More about Stockholm Design and Architecture Talks explore sustainability and the metaverse
Dezeen Showroom: a playful approach to geometry and gravity informed Oblure's Stair lamp, created by Notchi Architects to resemble a sphere balanced on the edge of a staircase. More about Stair table lamp by Notchi Architects for Oblure
Dezeen Showroom: low lounge seating of the 1970s informs the modular Chord sofa, designed by Nathan Martell and Steve Suchy for Part & Whole. More about Chord sofa by Part & Whole
Dezeen Showroom: a contemporary Scandinavian seating collection with a curved form and warm, textured upholstery is among eight new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Margas seating among new products on Dezeen Showroom
Brutalist furniture by Rick Owens, a shaggy pink sofa and ethereal lighting feature in Transatlántico, an exhibition of Latin American and European sculptural design presented by Galerie Philia in Mexico City. More about Transatlántico exhibition "forms a bridge" between Latin American and European design
Dezeen promotion: 24 Japanese brands are exhibiting handpicked selections of homewares, gifts and accessories on Shoppe Object's virtual marketplace Showcase: Japan. More about Showcase: Japan presents handmade goods from Japanese brands
Cassina has become the latest Italian design brand to be added to a national heritage register "to safeguard and enhance the value of manufacturing companies of excellence historically rooted in Italy". More about Cassina joins list of Made in Italy brands on heritage register
Dezeen Showroom: Dutch design brand De Vorm has updated its Big Modular Table System with a design that is more sustainable and boasts add-ons. More about Big modular table system by De Vorm