A mirror-cum-observatory and a lockdown lounge chair with an integrated bar feature in an exhibition at New York's Friedman Benda gallery that explores the value of design objects beyond just their practical use. More about Friedman Benda showcases furniture pieces with a story to tell
Stockholm Design Week, a live-streamed talk with Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg and MoMA's exhibition about systemic racism in the built environment are among the physical and digital events listed in Dezeen Events Guide taking place in February. More about Five architecture and design events this February from Dezeen Events Guide
Toy brand Lego has released construction kits that allow grown-ups to build flower bouquets and bonsai trees from bioplastic components. More about Lego releases flower and bonsai kits to help people "switch off and relax" at home
This week on Dezeen, architecture and design looked to the ocean as whales informed the shape of both a wooden chair and a cultural building in China. More about This week designers and architects created whale-shaped furniture and buildings
New York design practice Ocrum Studios, lighting manufacturer Gantri and Barcelona lighting brand Marset are among brands showcasing products on Dezeen Showroom this week. More about Ocrum Studios, Gantri and Marset showcase products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: New York design practice Ocrum Studios has released a mirror that is both a functional and a decorative item and resembles "a window with a view that you can hang from your walls". More about Orizon mirror by Ocrum Studios
Dezeen Showroom: Brooklyn-based design and manufacturing studio Shakúff has released the Tamar Wand light, which features a tubular shade wrapped in strings of blown glass. More about Shakúff designs blown-glass Tamar Wand pendant light
Textile designer Ýrúrarí, who is nominated for this year's Icelandic Design Award, gives new life to worn-out clothes by adding playful knitted details such as eyes, tongues and fingers. More about Ýrúrarí uses knitted body parts to give clothes a character of their own
Dezeen Showroom: performance fabric manufacturer Ultrafabrics has launched six new colours for its bio-based animal hide alternative Volar Bio. More about Ultrafabrics releases six new Volar Bio colours
Dezeen Showroom: Sam Gwilt's Encore Table Light, designed for lighting manufacturer Gantri, was informed by the organic ripples made by curtains. More about Encore Table Light by Sam Gwilt for Gantri
Shoe brand Buffalo London has teamed up with digital fashion house The Fabricant to create a flaming virtual trainer that can only be "worn" in images for social media. More about Buffalo London sets platform trainers ablaze for first digital-only product release
Dezeen Showroom: Belgian designer Bruno van Meenen has created Aude, a slim table lamp in brass, for his architectural lighting brand Trizo21. More about Aude table lamp by Bruno van Meenen for Trizo21
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish designer Josep Lluís Xuclà has designed a "magical" outdoor light for Marset, which creates the illusion of floating and glowing from within. More about Elipse outdoor light by Josep Lluís Xuclà for Marset
Nendo has completed a comprehensive makeover of all of Japan Airlines' in-flight amenities, from meal trays to slippers and earplug wrappers, which draws on the lines of a paper crane. More about Origami crane informs Nendo's minimalist overhaul of Japan Airlines amenity kits
Icelandic designer Valdís Steinarsdóttir is turning byproducts from the meat industry into vessels made of bone and a bioplastic material for packaging. More about Valdís Steinarsdóttir turns animal skin and bones into food packaging and vases
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the House of Hungarian Music museum by Sou Fujimoto and sharing their views on other top stories. More about "The most important thing is to increase green spaces" says commenter
Dezeen Showroom: Tai Ping-owned brand Edward Fields has relaunched the 1952 Picnic Blanket I rug by renowned American industrial designer Raymond Loewy. More about Picnic Blanket I rug by Raymond Loewy for Edward Fields
Dezeen Showroom: alternating stripes of mustard yellow, almond white and walnut brown create a bold, geometric pattern across the Longworth rug by Edward Fields – a Tai Ping brand. More about Longworth rug by Edward Fields
Technology company Razer has developed a conceptual design for a clear plastic face mask with lights and a built-in sound system to improve social interaction during the pandemic. More about Razer develops concept for transparent light-up face mask
Dezeen promotion: BMW's all-electric iX was designed from the inside out, and incorporates a host of "shy tech" features throughout its entire design. More about BMW iX interior discretely integrates high-tech features