News
IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad dies aged 91
Ingvar Kamprad, founder of Swedish furniture giant IKEA, has died, the company has announced. More about IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad dies aged 91
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Installations
Dimore Studio's opulent textile collection takes over Paris storefront
Textiles featuring three-dimensional patterns, by Dimore Studio, have been draped over chairs and surfaces to create an installation for a Parisian store. More about Dimore Studio's opulent textile collection takes over Paris storefront
Furniture
Plastic furniture made from old toys introduces kids to the circular economy
Antwerp-based brand Ecobirdy has used recycled plastic toys to create a range colourful furniture for kids, aiming to raise their "awareness for sustainability". More about Plastic furniture made from old toys introduces kids to the circular economy
Furniture
Neri&Hu references shapes of art-deco architecture with latest furniture collection
Neri&Hu has created a line of furniture for Chinese brand Stellar Works that pays homage to the art-deco architecture of Shanghai's Bund area. More about Neri&Hu references shapes of art-deco architecture with latest furniture collection
Interview
"Designers should not be portrayed as the heroes of our time" says Bernhard Lenger
Designers can't solve real-world problems on their own, according to designer Bernhard Lenger, whose latest project sees creatives team up with human-rights defenders to develop tools for change. More about "Designers should not be portrayed as the heroes of our time" says Bernhard Lenger
Homeware
Heatworks shrinks the standard dishwasher to fit inside micro homes
Heatworks has created a countertop, app-controlled dishwasher for small homes, which can also be used to steam seafood and sanitise baby products. More about Heatworks shrinks the standard dishwasher to fit inside micro homes
News
David Adjaye's African American history museum crowned Design of the Year 2017
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture has been named Design of the Year for 2017, after being described by judges as a "major turning point" in architecture. More about David Adjaye's African American history museum crowned Design of the Year 2017
Lighting
MSDS Studio illuminates Aesop store in Toronto with collection of compact lamps
MSDS Studio has taken cues from cosmetic brand Aesop's products to create a series of wooden lamps that nestle on shelves in its Toronto store. More about MSDS Studio illuminates Aesop store in Toronto with collection of compact lamps
Design
Leeds United faces backlash from fans over logo redesign
Leeds United Football Club is to reconsider its new crest, after complaints from fans led to more than 50,000 people signing a petition urging for it not to be used. More about Leeds United faces backlash from fans over logo redesign
Design
Carlo Ratti unveils smart road system complete with on-demand drone swarms
Italian architect Carlo Ratti has unveiled a concept for a smart road system, which would feature swarms of drones that deliver first aid, monitor traffic and detect accidents. More about Carlo Ratti unveils smart road system complete with on-demand drone swarms
Furniture
Ercol updates mid-century designs using millennial pink tones
Ercol has given a millennial pink makeover to two of its mid-century furniture designs originally created by founder Lucian Ercolani in the 1950s. More about Ercol updates mid-century designs using millennial pink tones
Design
Five lighting designs from IDS Toronto that deserve glowing praise
Halo-shaped pendants based on prosecco bubbles and counterbalanced office lamps feature among US reporter Eleanor Gibson's selection of the top lighting designs presented at this year's Interior Design Show Toronto. More about Five lighting designs from IDS Toronto that deserve glowing praise
News
Paris artists dismiss Jeff Koons' terror attack memorial as "product placement"
Parisian artists and gallery owners have penned an open letter opposing the installation of a sculpture by Jeff Koons, describing the monument as "shocking and unwelcome". More about Paris artists dismiss Jeff Koons' terror attack memorial as "product placement"
News
Winners of $1 million Circular Materials Challenge prize for plastic alternatives announced
The winners of a lucrative competition tasking designers to come up with new materials to replace plastic packaging have been revealed. More about Winners of million Circular Materials Challenge prize for plastic alternatives announced
Design
10 best furniture and homeware launches from Maison&Objet 2018
Children's furniture made out of recycled plastic and wooden bookcases featuring discordant shelves are among editorial assistant Natasha Levy's pick of the best products from this month's Maison&Objet furniture fair. More about 10 best furniture and homeware launches from Maison&Objet 2018
News
Stedelijk Museum cancels major Ettore Sottsass retrospective
Amsterdam's Stedelijk Museum has cancelled a major retrospective of work by Memphis group founder Ettore Sottsass, blaming the architects' representatives for attempting to "dictate" its curation. More about Stedelijk Museum cancels major Ettore Sottsass retrospective
News
Drug ring smuggles cocaine into the UK inside office furniture
A drug-smuggling operation brought over £10 million worth of cocaine into the UK under the guise of a Leicester-based interior design company, a jury has heard. More about Drug ring smuggles cocaine into the UK inside office furniture
Video
Doug Aitken installs geodesic pavilions under the sea
This captioned movie shows an underwater installation by artist Doug Aitken, which involved anchoring three mirrored geodesic domes to the seabed near Catalina Island in California, and inviting people to swim inside. More about Doug Aitken installs geodesic pavilions under the sea
Design
Pauline van Dongen designs backpack using "energy harvesting textile"
Dutch designer Pauline van Dongen has created a backpack from a single piece of knitted fabric, which incorporates tiny solar power beads enabling wearers to charge smart devices on the go. More about Pauline van Dongen designs backpack using "energy harvesting textile"
Design
Snarkitecture sculpts kitchen islands based on glaciers, rivers and geysers
A melting ice globe, a fountain and steam clouds feature in this series of kitchen islands that New York studio Snarkitecture has crafted using quartz surface material Caesarstone. More about Snarkitecture sculpts kitchen islands based on glaciers, rivers and geysers