Design
Konstantin Grcic redesigns Rado's Ceramica watch
German designer Konstantin Grcic has updated Rado's minimal Ceramica watch with a new case and matt black finish (+ slideshow). More about Konstantin Grcic redesigns Rado's Ceramica watch
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Autoban presents pneumatic messaging system at inaugural London Design Biennale
London Design Biennale 2016: transparent tubes transport note-filled capsules around the west wing of Somerset House in this installation by Autoban, which is Turkey's addition to the first London Design Biennale (+ slideshow). More about Autoban presents pneumatic messaging system at inaugural London Design Biennale
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Terence Conran: UK government must support the design sector in face of Brexit
Brexit: legendary British designer Terence Conran says the UK's "belligerent, cocksure" designers can remain competitive outside of the EU, as long as they have government support. More about Terence Conran: UK government must support the design sector in face of Brexit
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UK's Royal Navy tests drone speedboat on River Thames
The UK's Royal Navy has tested an autonomous speedboat it believes could completely "change how they operate" (+ slideshow). More about UK's Royal Navy tests drone speedboat on River Thames
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Murray Barker and Laith McGregor create concrete ping pong tables
Architect Murray Barker and artist Laith McGregor have designed two outdoor table tennis tables from monolithic concrete slabs (+ slideshow). More about Murray Barker and Laith McGregor create concrete ping pong tables
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Bugaboo expands beyond pushchairs with first luggage collection
After 20 years making pushchairs, Dutch company Bugaboo is expanding into a different area of the travel market: luggage (+ slideshow). More about Bugaboo expands beyond pushchairs with first luggage collection
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Huge wooden model torched on 350th anniversary of Great Fire of London
A giant model of London's 17th-century cityscape has been set ablaze on the River Thames to mark the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London (+ slideshow). More about Huge wooden model torched on 350th anniversary of Great Fire of London
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DesignStudio completes minimal rebrand for Deliveroo
Deliveroo has become the latest company to scrap its complicated logo in favour of a flat design, launching a pared-back rebrand by London agency DesignStudio (+ slideshow). More about DesignStudio completes minimal rebrand for Deliveroo
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V&A director quits after expressing dismay over Brexit vote
The German director of the V&A museum in London Martin Roth is stepping down after five years, after describing the results of the EU Referendum as a personal defeat. More about V&A director quits after expressing dismay over Brexit vote
Software and web design
Philippe Starck designs voice-controlled smart radiator valves for Netatmo
French designer Philippe Starck has created smart radiator valves that allow homeowners to remotely control the temperature of each room using their voice (+ movie). More about Philippe Starck designs voice-controlled smart radiator valves for Netatmo
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Jean Jullien brings his illustrative style to first sculpture exhibition
Ghent's Dift Gallery has presented the first large-scale exhibition of sculptures by French illustrator Jean Jullien in a show titled Flat Out (+ slideshow). More about Jean Jullien brings his illustrative style to first sculpture exhibition
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Poetic Lab's faceless Silo Clock shifts shape throughout the day
Maison&Objet 2016: London studio Poetic Lab has designed a clock with sculptural hands that form different shapes as they turn (+ movie). More about Poetic Lab's faceless Silo Clock shifts shape throughout the day
Furniture
Mathieu Lehanneur brings Liquid Marble technique to tables
London Design Festival 2016: French designer Mathieu Lehanneur has added to his Liquid Marble series for an exhibition at the Carpenters Workshop Gallery (+ slideshow). More about Mathieu Lehanneur brings Liquid Marble technique to tables
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Electric bicycle Gi FlyBike can be folded up in a second
This Kickstarter-funded electric bicycle has been tailored to the demands of city riding with a quick-folding mechanism and remote locking system (+ movie). More about Electric bicycle Gi FlyBike can be folded up in a second
Furniture
Brodie Neill creates terrazzo-effect table using recycled ocean plastics
London Design Biennale 2016: fragments of recycled ocean plastic are inlaid to achieve the terrazzo effect of the Gyro table, designed by Brodie Neill for Australia's entry into the first London Design Biennale (+ slideshow). More about Brodie Neill creates terrazzo-effect table using recycled ocean plastics
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Marcel Wanders creates circus-themed collection of tableware for Alessi
London Design Festival 2016: circus tents, clowns, elephants and strongmen are transformed into kitchenware and tableware in Marcel Wanders' latest collection for Italian design brand Alessi, which will launch in the UK during the London Design Festival (+ slideshow). More about Marcel Wanders creates circus-themed collection of tableware for Alessi
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The best temporary structures from Burning Man festival 2016
The 2016 Burning Man festival is taking place this week in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, where New York-based creative director PieterJan Mattan has photographed his highlights from this year's event (+ slideshow). More about The best temporary structures from Burning Man festival 2016
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Google shelves modular smartphone Project Ara
US technology giant Google has scrapped one of its most ambitious ventures, Project Ara, according to insider sources. More about Google shelves modular smartphone Project Ara
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Made by Pen launches The Dog Room with architect Michael Ong
Dezeen promotion: Australian design brand Made by Pen and Melbourne-based architect Michael Ong have teamed up to create a miniature wooden house for dogs (+ slideshow). More about Made by Pen launches The Dog Room with architect Michael Ong
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Top 10 picks for the London Design Biennale 2016
London Design Biennale 2016: with the first ever London Design Biennale set to open next week, Dezeen reporter Jessica Mairs has selected 10 attractions that aren't to be missed, including a forest dining room and a giant weathervane. More about Top 10 picks for the London Design Biennale 2016