Dezeen Showroom: the Lapala chair by Spanish brand Expormim and studio Lievore Altherr Molina recalls the typical braided furniture of the Mediterranean but is made of innovative materials that can withstand the outdoors. More about Lapala chair by Lievore Altherr Molina for Expormim
Dezeen teamed up with the Gropius Bau museum for a live talk with Hella Jongerius to celebrate the opening of her Woven Cosmos exhibition. More about Watch our talk with Gropius Bau and Hella Jongerius about weaving as a healing process
Our listings site Dezeen Events Guide has an Instagram channel! Follow it at www.instagram.com/dezeenguide for regular updates on the world's best architecture and design events. More about Follow Dezeen Events Guide on Instagram for details of the latest architecture and design events
Dezeen promotion: Parisian interiors studio Liaigre has launched a modular sofa called Arpège that is designed to offer users both comfort and flexibility. More about Arpège modular sofa is Liaigre's first customisable seating design
Berlin design students Lobke Beckfeld and Johanna Hehemeyer-Cürten have developed a translucent fruit-leather bag that dissolves in water and can be used to fertilise plants once it is no longer needed. More about Sonnet155 is a "temporary handbag" made from discarded fruit peels
Architect David Rockwell designed the sets for last night's Oscars ceremony within LA's art deco Union Station to reflect the feeling of past Academy Awards nights. More about David Rockwell's "intimate and grand" Oscars set recalls glamour of early ceremonies
Fashion designer Alber Elbaz, who worked as creative director at French fashion houses Lanvin and Yves Saint Laurent, has passed away at the age of 59. More about Fashion designer Alber Elbaz dies from coronavirus aged 59
Dezeen promotion: after investigating the history and properties of alabaster stone, Barcelona-based Amarist Studio has created a set of designs that treat the material like a "moldable plastic element". More about Amarist Studio unveils sculptural alabaster Aqua Fossil collection
Dezeen Showroom: Ludovica Serafini and Roberto Palomba's Liz armchair for Spanish brand Expormim looks like an archetypal indoor chair but is made for the outdoors. More about Liz armchair by Ludovica Serafini and Roberto Palomba for Expormim
Dutch design brand Moooi has partnered with 3D artist Andrés Reisinger to mass-produce his Hortensia chair, which went viral on Instagram as a rendering and become known as "the chair that could not be made". More about Moooi releases real-life version of "impossible to produce" virtual chair by Andrés Reisinger
This week on Dezeen, we marked Earth Day by looking at ways architects and designers are addressing climate change. More about This week we celebrated Earth Day
Home Pharmacy is a plant-themed decorative textile wall hanging that comes with switchable paper petals infused with peppermint and lavender. More about Home Pharmacy is an interactive wall hanging infused with essential oils
Milan mayor Beppe Sala has urged Italian brands to support the Salone del Mobile after the resignation of the fair's president threw plans for the September event into chaos. More about Salone del Mobile "in the balance" says mayor of Milan as brands pull out
Spanish brand Expormim, furniture design practice Jennifer Newman Studio and German brand Schönbuch are among brands showcasing products on Dezeen Showroom this week. More about Expormim, Jennifer Newman Studio and Schönbuch showcase products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: Frames is a collection of rattan seating created by designer Jaime Hayon for Spanish brand Expormim. More about Frames seating range by Jaime Hayon for Expormim
Colombian renewable energy start-up E-Dina has developed a cordless light that converts salt water into electricity as a more reliable alternative to solar lamps in off-grid communities. More about WaterLight is a portable lantern that can be charged with salt water or urine
Dezeen Showroom: Follow is a height-adjustable desk designed by Italian office furniture brand Mara for workplaces and home offices. More about Follow desk by Mara
Dezeen Showroom: designed for flexible workplaces that prioritise mental health, the Nook Solo booth by David O'Coimin provides a quiet, private refuge in open offices. More about Nook Solo booth by David O'Coimin for Nook
To mark Earth Day, we've rounded up seven materials that designers are using to replace more polluting mainstays such as plastic, concrete and leather in a bid to limit the impacts of climate change. More about Seven key materials designers are relying on to create more sustainable products
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Expormim has remixed its rattan Huma armchair by Mario Ruiz, which now comes in ten different variations suitable for the home or office. More about Huma chair by Mario Ruiz for Expormim