Benjamin Hubert's studio Layer has designed a new speaker for Bang & Olufsen to deliver high-performance audio in a small and subtle format. More about Layer creates slim Beosound Emerge bookshelf speaker for Bang & Olufsen
As summer approaches in the northern hemisphere, here are 10 contemporary outdoor products from Dezeen Showroom. More about Ten furniture and lighting designs to create stylish outdoor living spaces
In our latest school show, undergraduate and postgraduate students at The Design Village in India present architecture and design projects ranging from a shelter for cats to an algorithmic learning aid for people with dyslexia. More about The Design Village spotlights 11 student architecture and design projects
Dezeen promotion: establishing a community design centre and creating new design training schools are some of the long-term goals set by the team behind Valencia's winning World Design Capital 2022 bid. More about Valencia reveals longterm vision as World Design Capital 2022
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Argenta Cerámica has released the Carpenter collection of antibacterial tiles in natural shades that go together in any combination. More about Carpenter tile collection by Argenta Cerámica
Eight local designers have created unusual furniture pieces for the Fictions exhibition that was set in dystopian surroundings in Montreal, Canada. More about Canadian designers create "mutated furniture" for a post-apocalyptic Montreal
Dezeen Showroom: informed by Harry Bertoia's midcentury wire seats, Michael Young has bent steel into organic shapes to create the Wired chair for La Manufacture. More about Wired chair by Michael Young for La Manufacture
Lilli Hollein, the former director and co-founder of Vienna Design Week, has been named the head of the MAK – Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna. More about Lilli Hollein appointed director of Vienna's MAK – Museum of Applied Arts
Dezeen Showroom: designed by Hayche founder and creative director Alejandro Villarreal, the Otto chair combines the warmth of formed plywood with a minimal metal frame. More about Otto chair by Alejandro Villarreal for Hayche
This outdoor kitchen for al-fresco dining is among 14 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom this week. More about Norma outdoor kitchen by Rodolfo Dordoni for Roda among new products on Dezeen Showroom
From a picture of a twig to a golden Pringles can, we've rounded up eight NFTs that are trying take advantage of the hype around the blockchain technology. More about Eight outlandish items jumping on the NFT bandwagon
Dezeen Showroom: outdoor furniture company Allermuir has launched Crop, a colourful collection of chairs and stools designed by Benjamin Hubert of London-based studio Layer. More about Crop outdoor seating by Benjamin Hubert for Allermuir
Dezeen promotion: 12 artworks by Yinka Ilori, Morag Myerscough, Richard Woods and more form an outdoor gallery along a trail through London neighbourhoods Mayfair and Belgravia. More about Wander Art Trail invites visitors to explore outdoor artworks in Mayfair and Belgravia
Dezeen Showroom: Dutch studio Jess has introduced the playful Shuffle sofa, part of a collection created by industrial designer Robert Bronwasser that also features armchairs, chairs and tables. More about Shuffle sofa by Robert Bronwasser for Jess
Dezeen Showroom: Danish design company Fritz Hansen has reintroduced its N02 Recycle chair, which was created by Nendo from recycled plastic, with a range of new features. More about N02 Recycle chair by Nendo for Fritz Hansen is made from household plastic waste
"The possibilities are infinite" when you bring theatre into virtual space, according to the designers behind pioneering nightclub experience Eschaton. More about Virtual nightclub Eschaton creates "feeling of a rabbit hole" by combining theatre with gaming design
From daisies to baby's breath, Dutch brand Marie Bee Bloom has embedded flower seeds into single-use rice paper masks in a bid to cut down on plastic pollution and give back to nature. More about Marie Bee Bloom's biodegradable face masks blossom into wildflowers
Dezeen Showroom: Dutch design studio Jess has created Earl, a leather lounge chair characterised by its natural materials and clean lines. More about Earl lounge chair by Jess
Italian finishing brand Ideal Work has presented five collections on Dezeen Showroom of highly customisable finishes, wall coatings and flooring designed to mimic the appearance of concrete and metal. More about Ideal Work showcases innovative finishes, coatings and flooring on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: Belgian brand IVC Commercial's Art Intervention flooring collection has been updated with new colours and designs, and now has a palette of 32 colours. More about Art Intervention carpet tile collection by IVC Commercial