Dezeen Showroom
Code chair by Bonum
Dezeen Showroom: Polish design brand Bonum has released a chair named Code with a "flirtatious, light form" and locally-sourced ash and metal frame. More about Code chair by Bonum
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Exhibitions
David Bowie's "cut-up lyrics" inform dedicated space at V&A East Storehouse
The David Bowie Centre, designed by local architecture studio IDK, opens at London's V&A East Storehouse this weekend with an archive of over 90,000 Bowie-related items and a public exhibition showcasing iconic, era-defining costumes. More about David Bowie's "cut-up lyrics" inform dedicated space at V&A East Storehouse
Design
"People don't necessarily see the UK as being very sexy" says Brompton curator Alex Tieghi-Walker
London has undeservedly fallen off the radar for the international design community, gallerist Alex Tieghi-Walker tells Dezeen in this interview ahead of London Design Festival, where he is curating one of the main design districts. More about "People don't necessarily see the UK as being very sexy" says Brompton curator Alex Tieghi-Walker
IAA Mobility
Five electric cars from IAA Mobility that are leading the design race
At this year's IAA Mobility motor show in Munich the spotlight was on electric vehicles, with brands including Audi and Porsche unveiling cars and concepts with features including inflatable headrests and induction charging. More about Five electric cars from IAA Mobility that are leading the design race
Dezeen Awards
Dezeen Awards 2025 sustainability longlist revealed
Dezeen has revealed the 80-strong longlisted for this year's Dezeen Awards sustainability categories, including designs by Carmody Groarke, Sancal and SOM. More about Dezeen Awards 2025 sustainability longlist revealed
Paris Design Week
Nature invades Paris's July Column in Corals of Liberty installation by Aude Franjou
French artist Aude Franjou has created an installation for Paris Design Week featuring handwoven coral-like forms that spiral upwards through a staircase within one of the city's most famous landmarks. More about Nature invades Paris's July Column in Corals of Liberty installation by Aude Franjou
Apple
Live translation and five other groundbreaking innovations from Apple's 2025 keynote
Dezeen editor Tom Ravenscroft picks the six top innovations from Apple's keynote event, including the thinnest iPhone ever, AirPods with live translation and high blood pressure alerts on the Apple Watch. More about Live translation and five other groundbreaking innovations from Apple's 2025 keynote
Dezeen Showroom
Tiles by Pretty Plastic
Dezeen Showroom: Dutch company Pretty Plastic has produced tiles for facades and roofs using a notoriously hard-to-recycle material: PVC from post-consumer construction waste. More about Tiles by Pretty Plastic
Interview
"We're due a renaissance" in cool small cars says Hyundai design boss
Global interest in South Korean culture is helping Hyundai make more unusual cars, Hyundai Design Center head Simon Loasby tells Dezeen in this interview. More about "We're due a renaissance" in cool small cars says Hyundai design boss
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Echoes rug collection by Kristine Five Melvær for Volver
Dezeen Showroom: Norwegian design brand Volver worked with designer Kristine Five Melvær on a range of kaleidoscopic hand tufted rugs decorated with geometric patterns. More about Echoes rug collection by Kristine Five Melvær for Volver
Design
Apple unveils "impossibly thin" iPhone Air
Technology brand Apple has unveiled the iPhone Air, which at 5.6 millimetres thick is the thinnest iPhone ever made by the company. More about Apple unveils "impossibly thin" iPhone Air
Design
Casalgrande Padana lists tactile tiles on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Casalgrande Padana is a prolific producer of tiles. The following five nature-informed examples have been recently listed on our Showroom section. More about Casalgrande Padana lists tactile tiles on Dezeen Showroom
Burning Man
Nine architectural installations at Burning Man 2025
Massive pyramids, slides and a temple resembling a giant, fragmented stone have been captured at this year's Burning Man event in Nevada, USA, by photographer Gurpreet Chawla. More about Nine architectural installations at Burning Man 2025
Dezeen Showroom
Khronos divider system by Rafa Ortega for Kriskadecor
Dezeen Showroom: designer Rafa Ortega worked with Kriskadecor to adapt the Spanish brand's signature aluminium ceiling chains into a room divider system, adding decorative and acoustic elements. More about Khronos divider system by Rafa Ortega for Kriskadecor
Colours of the year
Rhythm of Blues named Dulux Colour of the Year 2026
Paint brand Dulux has revealed Rhythm of Blues, a trio of blue colours designed to "soothe, steady or excite", as its Colour of the Year for 2026. More about Rhythm of Blues named Dulux Colour of the Year 2026
Design
Gustaf Westman unveils colourful tableware for debut IKEA collection
A bouncy spiral vase and IKEA's first chubby meatball plate feature in Swedish designer Gustaf Westman's festive tableware collection, created for the retailer to prove that "there's not one cookie-cutter way of celebrating". More about Gustaf Westman unveils colourful tableware for debut IKEA collection
Cars
Hyundai "rethinks the compact EV from the ground up" with Concept Three
South Korean carmaker Hyundai has unveiled a compact EV concept designed specifically for driving in European cities, whose swooping form was determined by the properties of steel. More about Hyundai "rethinks the compact EV from the ground up" with Concept Three
Dezeen Showroom
HÅG Tion mesh task chair by Flokk
Dezeen Showroom: Flokk has released a new mesh version of its HÅG Tion task chair, the result of a collaboration with Big-Game, Anderssen & Voll, and Hunting & Narud. More about HÅG Tion mesh task chair by Flokk
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Tofu tiles by Cecilie Manz for Impact Acoustic
Dezeen Showroom: designer Cecilie Manz and Swiss brand Impact Acoustic have released an acoustic wall cladding system made of recycled cotton that has a pale, tactile appearance reminiscent of tofu. More about Tofu tiles by Cecilie Manz for Impact Acoustic
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Wake Sleep lamp by Tala among 11 new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: a bedside lamp with a ceramic base that casts a sun-like glow is among 11 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Wake Sleep lamp by Tala among 11 new products on Dezeen Showroom