Surfaces
Concrete Optik coating by Ideal Work
Dezeen Showroom: Italian finishing brand Ideal Work has created Concrete Optik — a thin wall coating that makes any surface look like concrete. More about Concrete Optik coating by Ideal Work
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Homeware
After Hours celebrates the side-hustle culture among Melbourne's designers
Volker Haug Studio has unveiled a Melbourne Design Week exhibition featuring projects created by artists, designers and architects outside of their day jobs. More about After Hours celebrates the side-hustle culture among Melbourne's designers
Design
"The virtual world is taking over the real world," says virtual designer Anthony Authié of Zyva Studio
Digital designer Anthony Authié of Zyva Studio and visualisation artist Charlotte Taylor and have collaborated on an NFT auction of Architoys, a range of capsules containing fantasy architecture projects. More about "The virtual world is taking over the real world," says virtual designer Anthony Authié of Zyva Studio
Design
This week Satan Shoes containing human blood were released
This week on Dezeen, American musician Lil Nas X and Brooklyn brand MSCHF launched a limited edition collection of Nike shoes that contain human blood. More about This week Satan Shoes containing human blood were released
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Dedon, Menu and Mara showcase products on Dezeen Showroom
German outdoor furniture brand Dedon, Danish brand Menu and Italian design company Mara are among brands showcasing products on Dezeen Showroom this week. More about Dedon, Menu and Mara showcase products on Dezeen Showroom
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Dala outdoor seating by Stephen Burks for Dedon
Dezeen Showroom: Stephen Burks has designed Dala, a collection of outdoor seating for Dedon that is informed by travel and woven using traditional Filipino craft techniques. More about Dala outdoor seating by Stephen Burks for Dedon
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The Others lanterns by Stephen Burks for Dedon
Dezeen Showroom: American designer Stephen Burks has designed a collection of hand-woven outdoor lights for Dedon that can be used individually or arranged in totem-like stacks. More about The Others lanterns by Stephen Burks for Dedon
Furniture
Flexform celebrates 20th anniversary of Groundpiece sofa by Antonio Citterio
Dezeen promotion: designer Antonio Citterio marks 20 years of his Groundpiece sofa for Italian furniture brand Flexform, with an interview explaining its innovations and "connection with the world of art". More about Flexform celebrates 20th anniversary of Groundpiece sofa by Antonio Citterio
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Androgyne Dining Table by Danielle Siggerud for Menu
Dezeen Showroom: architect Danielle Siggerud has designed a dining table described as "not for the faint of heart" for Danish brand Menu. More about Androgyne Dining Table by Danielle Siggerud for Menu
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Hashira lanterns by Norm Architects for Menu
Dezeen Showroom: Norm Architects has designed a collection of lighting for Danish brand Menu that offers a "Nordic take on the traditional Japanese rice paper lantern". More about Hashira lanterns by Norm Architects for Menu
Events
Five architecture and design events in April from Dezeen Events Guide
Nairobi Design Week, a retrospective of work by Yayoi Kusama and a tour of Frank Sinatra's Palm Springs estate designed by E Stewart Williams are among the architecture and design events listed in Dezeen Events Guide this April. More about Five architecture and design events in April from Dezeen Events Guide
Design
Confusion as Volkswagen claims it is rebranding itself as Voltswagen
German car brand Volkswagen announced that it is changing its name to Voltswagen in the USA, but the move turned out to be an early April Fool's Day joke. More about Confusion as Volkswagen claims it is rebranding itself as Voltswagen
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KIDA hanging lounge chair by Stephen Burks for Dedon
Dezeen Showroom: American designer Stephen Burks has created a hanging lounge chair wrapped in colourful, weather-resistant rope for outdoor furniture brand Dedon. More about KIDA hanging lounge chair by Stephen Burks for Dedon
Products
Kai launches "world's first paper razor" informed by origami
Japanese brand Kai has designed a plastic-free disposable razor made from paper and informed by origami and milk cartons. More about Kai launches "world's first paper razor" informed by origami
Furniture
Martin Thübeck assembles modular furniture collection using one simple joint
Swedish designer Martin Thübeck has constructed a furniture range with "infinite building possibilities" using reclaimed wood from a local birch sawmill. More about Martin Thübeck assembles modular furniture collection using one simple joint
Products
Tessellating shapes create geometric patterns in Studio Moods flooring
Dezeen promotion: Belgian flooring brand IVC Commercial has expanded its Studio Moods range of vinyl tiles, offering nine geometric shapes that can be combined to create countless patterns. More about Tessellating shapes create geometric patterns in Studio Moods flooring
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Argo Libro space-saving table by Mara
Dezeen Showroom: Italian furniture company Mara has created a large space-saving table that can be quickly and easily folded away for storage. More about Argo Libro space-saving table by Mara
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Outdoor furniture, desks and sofas by King feature on Dezeen Showroom
Australian furniture brand King has presented five collections of furniture for the home and garden on Dezeen Showroom, including dining tables, outdoor chairs and modular sofas. More about Outdoor furniture, desks and sofas by King feature on Dezeen Showroom
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Fleur sofa by King
Dezeen Showroom: with a distinctive folding backrest that can support reclined or upright sitting positions, the Fleur sofa by Australian brand King suits both relaxed and formal settings. More about Fleur sofa by King
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Zaza outdoor sofa by Charles Wilson for King
Dezeen Showroom: Australian brand King and designer Charles Wilson have adapted their Zaza sofa, which can fold down into a bed, for use outdoors. More about Zaza outdoor sofa by Charles Wilson for King