The World Design Congress saw some of the world's leading architects and designers gather in London to discuss the planet's future. Here, Dezeen's Max Fraser picks out the most prominent themes from the event.
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Fifteen innovative designs have been shortlisted for Dezeen and Bentley's Radical Renewal Competition, which sought bold proposals to revitalise historic buildings while preserving their heritage. More about Fifteen designs shortlisted in Dezeen and Bentley's Radical Renewal Competition
Dezeen Showroom: a task chair that combines mesh, upholstery and metal is among seven new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about HÅG Tion mesh chair by Flokk among seven products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: US textile company Designtex worked with American homeware brand West Elm on a trio of upholstery materials that are hard-wearing enough to be used in high-traffic interiors. More about Template, Acre and Marl fabrics by West Elm and Designtex
Emerging Finnish designer Anton Mikkonen has created a selection of sculptural lighting and furniture pieces to highlight "the beauty in making", which he presented as part of the Habitare fair at Helsinki Design Week. More about Folded timber lamp by Anton Mikkonen resembles "a butterfly pinned to the wall"
A mycelium coffee table and an inflatable lamp were among the furniture and products on show at this year's Emerge exhibition at Singapore Design Week. More about Emerge exhibition highlights "intangible aspect of design" at Singapore Design Week 2025
Dezeen Showroom: Italian furniture company Boffi De Padova collaborated with designer Elisa Ossino on a modular sofa informed by the aesthetics of the 1970s. More about Hybla seating system by Elisa Ossino for Boffi De Padova
Design studio Heirloom showcased products ranging from cotton buds to butt plugs, acid tabs and catheters at its London Design Festival exhibition, which aims to "infuse the things we have to put in our bodies with a bit more care". More about Out of Orifice exhibition explores objects we put in our bodies for health or pleasure
British designer Lee Broom has created his first landmark project for the London Design Festival – a site-specific sculpture on the city's South Bank comprising dozens of pulsing illuminated glass shades. More about Lee Broom designs chandelier-like Beacon installation for London Design Festival
As part of New York Fashion Week, Georgian design practice Rooms Studio created an installation made of aluminium plinths and a pink steel dancefloor to display a shoe collection by Mach & Mach. More about Rooms Studio creates brutalist installation to display satin pumps for NYFW
Dezeen Showroom: the USA and Canada have a rich history of furniture design and production. The following six products aim to demonstrate the variety of the countries' output. More about Six products by studios and brands based in Canada and the USA
Promotion: Design Mumbai is set to host its second edition in November, returning to the city's Jio World Garden with an extensive programme of events over four days. More about Design Mumbai returns to pioneer contemporary Indian design
Moving manufacturing back to major cities and updating old designs with new materials should be priorities for design in the US, industrial designer Bruce Hannah tells Dezeen in this interview. More about "Furniture ingredients have mostly changed for the better" says Bruce Hannah
Dezeen Showroom: Italian tile manufacturer Marazzi has used its latest technologies to create a contemporary take on slate with the Mystone Pietra Ligure range. More about Mystone Pietra Ligure tiles by Marazzi
Designer Paul Cocksedge has created a weathered steel sculpture in Trafalgar Square for London Design Festival that incorporates AI-generated films showing how the city has evolved over the centuries. More about What Nelson Sees shares Admiral Nelson's view of the city with Londoners
Non-profit collective Design Everything is touring the A Seat at the Table exhibition across London in the back of a van to tackle the rising costs and red tape that it says come with showing at the city's design festival. More about London Design Festival should organise annual exhibition "that's free to participate in" say emerging designers
Fisher & Paykel appliances add steel accents to this brick-and-timber house in Melbourne, Australia, as shown in this video produced by Dezeen for the luxury kitchen brand. More about Brick-clad Melbourne home features custom kitchen by Fisher & Paykel
Central Saint Martins graduate Doris Xu has created a weighted planter that shifts from side to side as the plant absorbs water, allowing users to observe its rhythms of growth. More about Tilt planter uses weights to demonstrate the "constant change" of houseplants
Chairs made with spools of denim and furniture with stylish mixes of wood and metal were on show at the second iteration of Belgian design fair Collectible in New York. Here, US editor Ben Dreith selects 10 standout objects, exhibitions, and collections. More about Dezeen's 10 favourite projects at Collectible design fair in New York
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Gustaf Westman's colourful tableware collection for IKEA. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features Gustaf Westman's debut IKEA collection