Many unexpected mid-century modern contributors don't get much attention, including LGBTQ+ people and people of colour. Here the curators of a recent Cranbrook Art Museum exhibition select eight often-overlooked designers from the period. More about Eight often-overlooked mid-century modern designers
Dezeen Showroom: office furniture brand Narbutas has expanded its range of Sonus acoustic pods, adding a two-person version for face-to-face-meetings. More about Sonus M acoustic pod by Narbutas
Clay was turned into musical instruments, climbing grips, children's toys and more for a 3 Days of Design exhibition from Danish ceramics platform Peach Corner. More about Functional Clay shows surprising new ways of making and using ceramics
Pearson Lloyd unveiled Godt Lavet, the second edition of its Well Made exhibition, during 3 Days of Design. Founders Luke Pearson and Tom Lloyd have picked 10 of the most thought-provoking objects from the show. More about Ten "well-made" objects from latest edition of Pearson Lloyd exhibition
Palestinian studio AAU Anastas has designed an exhibition of ancient artefacts from Gaza in Paris, reflecting on the objects' last 20 years trapped in storage and unable to return home. More about AAU Anastas creates exhibition design for show of Palestinian antiquities
Italian studio NM3 has used a selection of its steel furniture to create an interior that was "left raw" for art gallery Galleria Montegani in Milan, Italy. More about NM3 fills Galleria Montegani with stainless-steel furniture
Beverage company Yerba Madre has worked with New York-based design studio Basura to create shoes made out of soil that crumble and spread wildflower seeds as the wearer walks. More about Basura and Yerba Madre create shoes "literally made out of dirt"
A team of researchers at US university Virginia Tech has developed a concept for a 3D-printed, evaporative cooling system made of hollow clay columns that can be filled with sand and water. More about "Ancient cooling techniques" allow 3D-printed partitions to regulate temperature
Dezeen Showroom: a pendant lamp characterised by a shade made from taut, translucent black textile has been designed by studio Geckeler Michels for Spanish brand Arkoslight. More about Warp pendant lamp by Geckeler Michels for Arkoslight
This year's 3 Days of Design festival felt bigger than ever, so the Dezeen team has narrowed down a selection of our 10 favourite launches from the event, including a foamless armchair and a table with a hidden chess set. More about Our favourite products from 3 Days of Design 2025
Mallorca-based Sara Regal showcased seats made from building waste at fashion designer Cecilie Bahnsen's showroom for the two-day Residue: Soft Remains installation during 3 Days of Design. More about Sara Regal forms construction waste material into "layering cake" furniture
Dezeen and Bentley's Radical Renewal Competition closes for entries at midnight on Wednesday. Enter before the deadline for the chance to win up to £15,000. More about Last chance to enter Dezeen and Bentley's Radical Renewal Competition
American car manufacturer Tesla has launched its Robotaxi autonomous car service in Austin, Texas, offering test rides with a safety monitor present during trips. More about Tesla launches robotaxi service in Austin with Model Y cars
Dezeen Showroom: Australian brand Designer Rugs collaborated with interior design firm Hare + Klein to develop a range of hand-knotted Tibetan wool rugs informed by Australia's unique landscapes. More about Hand-knotted rugs by Hare + Klein and Designer Rugs
Dezeen Showroom: the clean modernity of grid patterns and the visual depth of embossing meet in these tiles, produced by Spanish brand Decocer. More about Cubik tiles by Decocer
Designers and brands producing more ethical products are sometimes criticised for their high prices, but there's not much that can be done without systemic change, writes Smith Mordak. More about "Under capitalism, we cannot make ethical, sustainable products affordable"
For an exhibition at 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen, the American Hardwood Export Council commissioned Andu Masebo, Daniel Schofield and Anna Maria Øfstedal Eng to create furniture that celebrates the natural variety found in hardwood furniture boards. More about Designers craft furniture from imperfect timber for No. 1 Common project
Dezeen Showroom: multipurpose objects made from ash and MDF that can function as tables, stools and plinths are among eight new products on Dezeen Showroom. More about Everything Series One table by Skewed among eight new products on Dezeen Showroom
Designer Xuanhao Li has merged digital fabrication and traditional craftsmanship to turn discarded polyethylene packaging into marine-informed lighting. More about Polycycle Illumination turns plastic film waste into jellyfish-like lamps
It's the most basic of furniture pieces, but in this roundup, we look at eight designs that explore the surprisingly broad potential of the humble stool. More about Eight stools that challenge conventional furniture design