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Noa sit-stand desk by Benchmark
Dezeen Showroom: Noa is a height-adjustable wooden desk by British furniture-maker Benchmark that encourages users to alternate between sitting and standing. More about Noa sit-stand desk by Benchmark
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Design
Olive Pro earbuds function as hearing aids and wireless headphones
Dezeen promotion: Olive Union has launched a range of earbuds called Olive Pro that function as both hearing aids and wireless headphones. More about Olive Pro earbuds function as hearing aids and wireless headphones
Furniture
Irene Roca Moracia turns construction waste into "technically illegal" furniture
Central Saint Martins graduate Irene Roca Moracia has created a collection of modular furniture using discarded building materials, as a way of critiquing the wastefulness of the construction industry. More about Irene Roca Moracia turns construction waste into "technically illegal" furniture
Promotion
Ceramiche Refin launches Blended porcelain tiles that combine natural stones and sands
Dezeen promotion: the textures of rocks, stones and sand are replicated and combined to form the latest collection of tiles by Italian brand Ceramiche Refin. More about Ceramiche Refin launches Blended porcelain tiles that combine natural stones and sands
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Craggan Flax fabric by Camira
Dezeen Showroom: UK textile manufacturer Camira has launched a sustainable fabric called Craggan Flax that is made from thickly woven wool and flax for a highly textured finish. More about Craggan Flax fabric by Camira
Interview
ISHKAR uses craft objects to show a different side to countries in conflict
Social enterprise ISHKAR provides a retail platform for designers and makers in countries like Afghanistan, Yemen and Pakistan. In this interview, co-founder Flore de Taisne says she hopes to change perceptions of places labelled as war zones. More about ISHKAR uses craft objects to show a different side to countries in conflict
Installations
R for Repair exhibition features toothy seashell and storytelling clock radio
Ten designers have created new pieces from broken objects, including a clock radio that tells stories and a seashell that has been given an eerily realistic tongue and teeth, for the R for Repair exhibition in Singapore. More about R for Repair exhibition features toothy seashell and storytelling clock radio
Furniture
H-O-TT envisions furniture that turns into exercise equipment
Table legs double up as dumbbells and stools as push-up bars in this conceptual collection of furniture by Amsterdam design studio H-O-TT. More about H-O-TT envisions furniture that turns into exercise equipment
Furniture
Retail platform Wescover celebrates independent designers and makers
Dezeen promotion: as coronavirus closures continue to impact small businesses, Dezeen has teamed up with design store Wescover to highlight the work of independent designers and makers from around the world. More about Retail platform Wescover celebrates independent designers and makers
Architecture
"A fortress around the Capitol is the exact opposite of democracy" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing fortifying the US Capitol building and sharing their views on other top stories. More about "A fortress around the Capitol is the exact opposite of democracy" says commenter
Dezeen Showroom
Tempo adjustable table by Tenho Design
Dezeen Showroom: Scandinavian brand Tenho Design has created a birch wood table that can be set to different heights and used for anything from dining to working. More about Tempo adjustable table by Tenho Design
Design
Rebrand takes Burger King back to "when it looked at its best" says designer
Burger King's first rebrand in 20 years focuses on the American fast-food restaurant's food and its past says its designer Lisa Smith, executive creative director at Jones Knowles Ritchie. More about Rebrand takes Burger King back to "when it looked at its best" says designer
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Kunst sofa by Inoda + Sveje for Karimoku
Dezeen Showroom: design duo Inoda + Sveje has designed a sculptural sofa from solid wood for Japanese furniture manufacturer Karimoku, which is named Kunst after the Danish word for art. More about Kunst sofa by Inoda + Sveje for Karimoku
Interview
Asylum in Ratched designed to look like "a beautiful person with a really dark secret"
Production designer Judy Becker treated Lucia State Hospital like a character in its own right to ensure that the gruesome psychiatric institution takes centre stage in Netflix thriller Ratched. More about Asylum in Ratched designed to look like "a beautiful person with a really dark secret"
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Nathalie Deboel creates minimalist furniture using simple wooden poles
Dezeen showroom: Belgian interior architect Nathalie Deboel strips things down to essential elements in Nomad, her first furniture collection. More about Nathalie Deboel creates minimalist furniture using simple wooden poles
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Panorama chair by Geckeler Michels for Karimoku
Dezeen Showroom: Berlin design studio Geckeler Michels has developed a versatile chair for Japanese furniture brand Karimoku that can be stacked and kitted out with armrests. More about Panorama chair by Geckeler Michels for Karimoku
Design
General Motors revamps logo to reflect drive towards "all-electric future"
American automotive company General Motors has made its first substantial logo change in more than half a century as part of its pivot towards electric vehicles. More about General Motors revamps logo to reflect drive towards "all-electric future"
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N-DC01 dining chair by Norm Architects for Karimoku
Dezeen Showroom: Danish studio Norm Architects has created the N-DC01 dining chair for Japanese furniture manufacturer Karimoku as a hybrid between the two countries' design aesthetics. More about N-DC01 dining chair by Norm Architects for Karimoku
Architecture
Six examples of reversible architecture and design that can be taken apart and repurposed
Reversible design allows products, installations or even entire buildings to be deconstructed and their components used again to reduce waste and carbon emissions. Here are six examples from Dezeen's archives. More about Six examples of reversible architecture and design that can be taken apart and repurposed
Installations
SICIS creates elaborate mosaics in historic Sri Mariamman Temple in Bangkok
Dezeen promotion: mosaic tile specialist SICIS is creating highly complex mosaic artworks to replace paintings in Thailand's oldest Hindu shrine. More about SICIS creates elaborate mosaics in historic Sri Mariamman Temple in Bangkok