Dezeen promotion: Shoppe Object's virtual homeware fair Shoppe Online is presenting Showcase: Japan, a handpicked selection of gifts, homewares and accessories from 25 Japanese brands. More about Showcase: Japan presents contemporary Japanese design in a virtual marketplace
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish duo Broberg & Ridderstråle has designed a sculptural pendant for lighting brand Pholc that resembles a cocoon. More about Turner pendant light by Broberg & Ridderstråle for Pholc
Dezeen Showroom: a writing desk by French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand, in collaboration with Pernette Perriand-Barsac, has been reissued by Cassina. More about Petit bureau en forme Libre writing desk by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina Pro
Dezeen Showroom: plastic bottles are recycled into PET felt to form this lamp by Dutch design brand De Vorm, which doubles as an acoustic panel. More about Fost PET Felt acoustic lamp by De Vorm
In this live talk produced by Dezeen for Kvadrat, British graphic designer Peter Saville introduced his new Technicolour range of fabrics for the Danish textile brand. More about Live talk from Copenhagen with Peter Saville on his textile collection for Kvadrat
A burning man, a flock of starlings and a mirrored orb designed by architecture studio BIG were created in drone shows by Studio Drift at this year's unofficial Burning Man festival. More about Studio Drift creates "collection of memories" of Burning Man using lit-up drones
British designer Tom Dixon explains how he worked with VitrA to create his first-ever bathroom collection in this video produced by Dezeen for the bathroom brand. More about Tom Dixon aims for "expressive minimalism" with Liquid bathroom collection for VitrA
Dezeen Showroom: the Acre lounge chair by US brand Blu Dot combines a minimalist silhouette with enough back support to remain comfortable for hours at a time. More about Acre lounge chair by Blu Dot
Design brand Muji has collaborated with students at ÉCAL to create a collection of space-saving furniture, which was presented in an exhibition at Milan design week. More about Muji and ÉCAL students design compact furniture built to tidy up daily life
Dezeen promotion: Italian furniture brand Porada has released a video called Porada Essential to showcase the blend of contemporary and traditional artisan techniques that go into its furniture design. More about Furniture brand Porada launches Porada Essential video to spotlight its artisan techniques
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Cassina and designer Jeffrey Bernett has unveiled a high-back swivel chair called Exord that is designed for use at home and the office. More about Exord chair by Jeffrey Bernett for Cassina Pro
Italian architect Carlo Ratti has defended his decision to design an exhibition about climate change sponsored by fossil-fuel giant Eni, saying the Milan design week installation is "not greenwashing". More about Carlo Ratti Associati explains how plants capture carbon in installation sponsored by oil multinational
For the first time ever, the Salone del Mobile furniture fair this year hosted an entire showcase dedicated to graduate design including students from 48 different schools and 22 different countries. More about The Lost Graduation Show presents student projects from around the world at Supersalone
Dezeen Showroom: designer Victor Vasilev has designed the Minimum bathroom collection for Falper, intended to bring elegant, monolithic forms into the bathroom. More about Minimum bathroom collection by Victor Vasilev for Falper
Dezeen Showroom: Italian furniture brand Cassina has reissued the Carlotta armchair, designed by husband-wife duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1967, for its outdoor collection. More about Carlotta armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Last week's Milan design week offered a calmer, more meaningful experience reminiscent of the event's early editions, according to designers and exhibitors showing at Salone del Mobile and the parallel fuorisalone programme. More about Low-key Milan design week shows that "less is better"
Our Redesign the World competition with Epic Games closes for entries at midnight tomorrow! Here is a recap of the talks and workshops we have run to provide some last-minute inspiration and tips for how to enter. More about Last chance to enter Dezeen's Redesign the World competition with Epic Games
Dezeen Showroom: designed by Federico Peri for CTO Lighting, the Modulo lighting collection is characterised by its interplay of opal and smoky textured glass. More about Modulo lighting collection by Federico Peri for CTO Lighting
A cool blue paint colour called Bright Skies has been named Colour of the Year 2022 by paint brand Dulux. More about Bright Skies named Colour of the Year 2022
Dezeen has teamed up with Danish design brand Frama and 3 Days of Design to host a talk about how good design can enhance everyday living to mark the launch of Frama's new book Perception Form. More about Watch our talk at 3 Days of Design about Frama's new book Perception Form