News
Phaidon names Spencer Bailey as editor-at-large
Spencer Bailey, the former editor of Surface magazine, has been named editor-at-large for Phaidon's architecture and design publications. More about Phaidon names Spencer Bailey as editor-at-large
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Installations
Tadashi Kawamata fills Lisbon's MAAT with plastic to warn about ocean debris
Paris-based artist Tadashi Kawamata has created a monumental installation of ocean plastic in the Oval Gallery of Lisbon's Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology. More about Tadashi Kawamata fills Lisbon's MAAT with plastic to warn about ocean debris
Design
Christie's sells AI-created artwork painted using algorithm for $432,000
An artwork created by Paris-based art collective Obvious using artificial intelligence has been sold at Christie's auction house in New York for nearly half a million dollars. More about Christie's sells AI-created artwork painted using algorithm for 2,000
Design
Ferrari's latest carbon-fibre sports cars have no windshield or roof
Ferrari's Monza SP1 and SP2 cars are entirely open-topped and equipped with the most powerful engine the company has ever built. More about Ferrari's latest carbon-fibre sports cars have no windshield or roof
Design
Competition: win a porcelain vase from Jack Laverick's Memphis collection
The latest Dezeen competition offers readers the chance to win one of 10 vases by British designer Jack Laverick. More about Competition: win a porcelain vase from Jack Laverick's Memphis collection
Design
Siba Sahabi's Persona masks look like wearable architecture models
Designer Siba Sahabi's collection of blue wooden masks are intended to question today's culture of digital self-representation, but could also double as last-minute architectural Halloween costumes. More about Siba Sahabi's Persona masks look like wearable architecture models
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Natchar Sawatdichai makes adjustable blinds from folded recycled paper
Thai designer Natchar Sawatdichai's collection of Qualified paper blinds are designed to offer a sustainable alternative to those made from environmentally damaging plastics. More about Natchar Sawatdichai makes adjustable blinds from folded recycled paper
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European parliament votes to ban single-use plastic items and designers say "bring it on!"
The European Parliament has voted for a ban on single-use plastic, on items for which alternatives already exist, in a bid to mitigate ocean pollution – a move that has been largely praised by architects, designers and brands. More about European parliament votes to ban single-use plastic items and designers say "bring it on!"
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Joy BC pays off university fees with hand-carved pendant of Lil Wayne
Royal College of Art student Joy Bonfield-Colombara has funded her way through art school by creating a hand-carved effigy of Lil Wayne in solid 18 carat gold with diamond tears, for the American rapper. More about Joy BC pays off university fees with hand-carved pendant of Lil Wayne
Design
10 Instagram highlights from Dutch Design Week 2018
The world's first 3D-printed bridge, a humanoid walrus and a Dezeen panel discussion on the anthropocene are among our top 10 Instagram highlights from Dutch Design Week 2018. More about 10 Instagram highlights from Dutch Design Week 2018
Products
Love Hultén creates shrine to Nintendo Entertainment System
Swedish-based craftsman Love Hultén has designed and built a NES topped with a glass dome as a tribute to the hugely popular 1980s video games console. More about Love Hultén creates shrine to Nintendo Entertainment System
Design
Balenciaga is being sued for copying tree-shaped car fresheners
French fashion house Balenciaga is being sued for creating key rings that closely resemble Little Trees, the popular in-car air fresheners. More about Balenciaga is being sued for copying tree-shaped car fresheners
Video
Watch our talk with McKinsey & Company on the business value of design
Dezeen's founder Marcus Fairs joined management consultancy McKinsey & Company in New York to launch its report The Business Value of Design, which demonstrates how design can help businesses thrive. More about Watch our talk with McKinsey & Company on the business value of design
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Good design is good for business, says McKinsey as it unveils new design division
Design is a key driver of business success and is "the only way that companies can stand out from the crowd", according to a report by management consultancy McKinsey & Company. More about Good design is good for business, says McKinsey as it unveils new design division
Lighting
Tom Chung's double-ended Beam lamp for Muuto references car headlights
Light shines from both ends of this anodised-aluminium lamp, developed by Toronto-based designer Tom Chung for Danish brand Muuto. More about Tom Chung's double-ended Beam lamp for Muuto references car headlights
Video
Watch our talk on the use of pattern in architecture
Dezeen spoke to designer Adam Nathaniel Furman, interior designer Sue Timney and Royal Academy curator Gonzalo Herrero Delicado about the use of pattern in architecture and interiors in this talk. More about Watch our talk on the use of pattern in architecture
Design
Five eco-friendly projects from Design Week Mexico 2018's Inédito exhibition
Sustainable materials and long product lifespans were the primary focus of emerging designers in this year's Inédito exhibition, held at Museo Tamayo during Design Week Mexico this month. We've picked out five eco-friendly works, including cardboard lamps and a toothbrush to last a lifetime. More about Five eco-friendly projects from Design Week Mexico 2018's Inédito exhibition
Products
Interface offers carbon-neutral flooring to help tackle climate change
Dezeen promotion: flooring company Interface's range of carpet and vinyl tiles is designed to help customers minimise their carbon footprint. More about Interface offers carbon-neutral flooring to help tackle climate change
Furniture
10 office furniture designs that prove "the desk has had its day"
Offices furnished with rows of desks and swivel chairs are now a thing of the past, according to designers and brands exhibiting at this year's Orgatec furniture fair. Here are 10 new designs for today's more flexible workspaces. More about 10 office furniture designs that prove "the desk has had its day"
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See-Eat-Through is a set of tableware that visually impaired people can perceive
Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Aurore Brard has created tableware featuring coloured accents, designed to help visually impaired people dish up the correct amount of food and drink. More about See-Eat-Through is a set of tableware that visually impaired people can perceive