Homeware
10 tableware designs for serving Thanksgiving dinner
These plates, bowls, dishes and vessels would create Thanksgiving table settings guaranteed to impress the relatives. More about 10 tableware designs for serving Thanksgiving dinner
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Homeware
Yesenia Thibault-Picazo crafts objects from precious materials of the future
London-based designer Yesenia Thibault-Picazo has created three household objects for the anthropocene era, using materials she believes will be used by craftsmen hundreds of years in the future. More about Yesenia Thibault-Picazo crafts objects from precious materials of the future
Furniture
Coalesse launches Sistema Lounge System in North America
Dezeen promotion: design brand Coalesse has launched a customisable lounge system by Spanish company Viccarbe in North America, offering an expanded range of options. More about Coalesse launches Sistema Lounge System in North America
Dezeen Awards
"Big problems can be resolved through design and creative thinking" say Dezeen Awards judges
With the Dezeen Awards ceremony just six days away, members of the design master jury discuss how this year's shortlist revealed the increasing focus on sustainability in contemporary design. More about "Big problems can be resolved through design and creative thinking" say Dezeen Awards judges
Products
Twelve fabric-covered gadgets that show how technology can be more cosy
Fabric-coated tech products have slowly but surely padded into the market in 2018, suggesting a future of gentle, unobtrusive devices. Here's a look at some of the best examples. More about Twelve fabric-covered gadgets that show how technology can be more cosy
Products
Grohe's Sensia Arena's "shower toilet" can be used to naturally clean users
Dezeen promotion: German bathroom and kitchen manufacturer Grohe is aiming to reduce paper wastage with its latest toilet model, which doubles as a bidet. More about Grohe's Sensia Arena's "shower toilet" can be used to naturally clean users
Bauhaus 100
"Bauhaus histories tend to be disproportionately dominated by male protagonists"
Women are often edited out of the history of the Bauhaus, says Catherine Slessor, in this Opinion as part of our Bauhaus 100 series. But the role of female Bauhauslers in shaping the course of modern design is at last being addressed. More about "Bauhaus histories tend to be disproportionately dominated by male protagonists"
Architecture
Dezeen Jobs celebrates 20,000 new jobseeker accounts in one year
More that 20,000 people around the world have used our architecture and design recruitment platform Dezeen Jobs to find work in the past 12 months. More about Dezeen Jobs celebrates 20,000 new jobseeker accounts in one year
Products
Personalised 3D-printed models of patients' hearts can be used to plan surgery
London-based design studio Cellule has devised a system for creating personalised digital and 3D-printed models of hearts, which can be used to help doctors plan surgery for transplant patients. More about Personalised 3D-printed models of patients' hearts can be used to plan surgery
News
Urban wind turbine wins 2018 James Dyson Awards grand prize
The "ingenious" O-Wind Turbine designed by UK students Nicolas Orellana and Yaseen Noorani is the winner of the international James Dyson Awards. More about Urban wind turbine wins 2018 James Dyson Awards grand prize
Promotion
Call for entries to Ventura Future 2019 exhibition in Milan
Dezeen promotion: Ventura Projects is looking for designers to exhibit in the second edition of Ventura Future, a showcase of designers tackling world issues, at next year's Milan design week. More about Call for entries to Ventura Future 2019 exhibition in Milan
Bauhaus 100
Mies van der Rohe: the modernist architect who led the Bauhaus to its end
The third and final Bauhaus director was one of the world's best-known architects. As we continue our Bauhaus 100 series, celebrating 100 years of the hugely influential school, we profile the modernism pioneer, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. More about Mies van der Rohe: the modernist architect who led the Bauhaus to its end
Products
Pharrell Williams' Adidas collection takes colours from East African flags
Musician and fashion designer Pharrell Williams has collaborated with Adidas on a collection of brightly coloured trainers and athletic clothing, called Solar Hu. More about Pharrell Williams' Adidas collection takes colours from East African flags
Furniture
Bram Vanderbeke uses concrete waste blocks to create neolithic-looking furniture
Ghent-based designer Bram Vanderbeke has sculpted a series of abstract furniture pieces from blocks made of concrete waste that are treated with pigments and waxes to give an unexpected texture. More about Bram Vanderbeke uses concrete waste blocks to create neolithic-looking furniture
This week on Dezeen
This week Patrick Schumacher went to court to take control of Zaha Hadid's estate
This week on Dezeen, Zaha Hadid Architects hit the headlines with plans for a Russian smart city, as Patrick Schumacher made a bid for control of his late partner's estate. More about This week Patrick Schumacher went to court to take control of Zaha Hadid's estate
Furniture
Matteo Pacella and Philippine Hamen design blue classical furniture
Matteo Pacella and Philippine Hamen looked to ancient Greco-Roman architecture and traditional children's building blocks for this collection of classical furniture. More about Matteo Pacella and Philippine Hamen design blue classical furniture
Lighting
Daniel Libeskind's Rockefeller Christmas tree star sparkles with Swarovski crystal spikes
Architect Daniel Libeskind has used three million crystals to cover the Swarovski Star, which will top the Christmas tree at New York's Rockefeller Center this year. More about Daniel Libeskind's Rockefeller Christmas tree star sparkles with Swarovski crystal spikes
Design
Competition: win Muji's Portable Aroma Diffuser
Dezeen has teamed up with Japanese brand Muji to give away 10 travel-size aroma diffusers, which can be packed up and used on the go, in our latest competition. More about Competition: win Muji's Portable Aroma Diffuser
News
Counter Investigations exhibition by Forensic Architecture wins Design of the Year 2018
Research agency Forensic Architecture has won the Design of the Year award for 2018, beating fashion designer Erdem Moralioğlu's Royal Ballet costumes and Space X's Falcon Heavy rocket. More about Counter Investigations exhibition by Forensic Architecture wins Design of the Year 2018
Products
Palm leather rugs are vegan alternative to cow hide
Dutch designer Tjeerd Veenhoven's rugs made from a palm leaf material, called palm leather, are a sustainable and vegan alternative to traditional leather made from animal skin. More about Palm leather rugs are vegan alternative to cow hide