Dezeen Showroom: Italian architect and designer Antonio Citterio worked with furniture brand Flexform on a sprawling sofa that facilitates working, dining and lounging. More about Groundpiece sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform
IKEA is set to open a pop-up shop in the metaverse in collaboration with game platform Roblox, allowing players to add classic IKEA designs to their virtual homes. More about IKEA launches pop-up furniture shop in Roblox game
Objects and installations that demonstrate the scope and diversity of west African design are on display as part of an exhibition curated by Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte for the Palais de Lomé arts centre in Lomé, Togo. More about Togo's Palais de Lomé presents exhibition of west African design
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features a time capsule created by Norman Foster. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features a Norman Foster-designed time capsule
Designer Laurids Gallée has partnered with Dezeen to announce the launch of Victorinox's Re-Imagine initiative, which invites participants to redesign the brand's iconic Swiss Army Knife. More about Laurids Gallée teams up with Dezeen to launch Victorinox Re-Imagine competition
Design retailer APOC Store has reconfigured its London boutique so it doubles as an informal gallery where emerging creatives can showcase their work amid "incredibly challenging" industry conditions. More about APOC Store reimagines London boutique as rotating gallery for independent designers
US food brand Heinz has unveiled the Heinz Dipper, a French fry box with a built-in ketchup compartment for dipping on-the-go. More about Heinz creates fry box with built-in ketchup compartment to "make dipping effortless"
Dezeen Showroom: Stuttgart-based design studio Ippolito Fleitz Group worked with flooring brand Object Carpet on a range of carpet tiles that combine "calm, clarity and sustainable innovation". More about Neuland carpet tile collection by Ippolito Fleitz Group for Object Carpet
Musician and entrepreneur Will.i.am has entered the micro-mobility space with his new company Trinity, revealing a AI-equipped, single-passenger vehicle designed as "brains on wheels". More about Will.i.am unveils three-wheeled EV with AI assistant
Promotion: Finnish designer Joonas Vartola has joined office pod brand Framery to ensure that design culture runs throughout the company, he explains in this interview. More about Joonas Vartola joins Framery "to really take ownership of all things designed"
Toymaker Mattel has released a Barbie with autism, complete with pink noise-cancelling headphones and a clip-on fidget spinner to reflect her sensory needs. More about First autistic Barbie allows "more children to see themselves" in doll
British architect Norman Foster has created a time capsule set to be buried under the Washington Monument to celebrate the USA's 250th anniversary of independence. More about Norman Foster designs time capsule for America's 250th anniversary celebration
British brand Brightland has worked with design studios Onward and Blond to launch a range of eco-conscious footwear based on scientific research, to support children in their first years of walking. More about Brightland rethinks children's shoes to support development of young feet
The latest US edition of Dezeen Agenda features highlights from this year's Consumer Electronics Show, including a humanoid AI-powered robot and a biodegradable battery. Subscribe today! More about Dezeen's top picks from CES features in US Agenda newsletter
This week on Dezeen we asked industry experts, including Reinier de Graaf, Tola Ojuolape and Luca Nichetto, about what trends we should look out for in architecture, interiors and design this year. More about This week we revealed the design, architecture and interior trends for 2026
New York design agency Order has created a new visual identity for the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, which is informed by Wright's red square used in his signatures and a set of wooden blocks the architect used in childhood. More about Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy rebrand highlights "profound void" of lost buildings
An AI pocket pet, a vibrating ultrasonic knife and a "paper battery" were among the interesting and unusual products on display at the world's most influential technology fair, CES, in Las Vegas this week. More about Ten gadgets that caught our attention at CES 2026
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing CLOid, an AI-powered robot that takes care of household chores, unveiled by electronics brand LG at the CES tech fair in Las Vegas. More about "I'm dreading a future where all work is done by AI" says commenter
At the CES tech fair in Las Vegas, Chinese startup Takway has unveiled a cute AI-powered pet-like accessory, designed to grow physically and emotionally alongside its user. More about Sweekar is world's "first emotionally intelligent" pocket-sized pet
Rough-around-the-edges design could emerge as a key trend in 2026, experts have told Dezeen. More about Design could see "long overdue shift" in 2026