Polish designer Tomek Rygalik has launched Loope – a recycled plastic furniture brand that allows customers to return used products when they are no longer needed, so they can be turned into a different piece of furniture free of charge. More about Unwanted furniture turned into new items at no extra cost with Loope take-back scheme
New York-based designer Kouros Maghsoudi has unveiled a chair with sculptural arms meant to demonstrate the "in-your-face" nature of American design, at an exhibition co-hosted by Dezeen during NYCxDesign. More about Kouros Maghsoudi's Hug Chair is a "pedestal for sexiness"
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation has partnered with Victory Cruise Line on a series of onboard lectures about the American architect's life, as well as visits to projects such as Unity Temple in Chicago. More about Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation announces themed cruise on the Great Lakes
New York-based designer Henry Julier's collection of Danish paper cord-topped furniture with Swiss furniture company USM was among the stand-out exhibitions at the inaugural Shelter fair during NYCxDesign. More about Henry Julier creates woven tops for USM collection at Shelter fair
Dezeen Showroom: Canadian brand Luum Textiles has put a contemporary spin on classic patterns found in menswear design with Unified Field, its latest collection of performance fabrics. More about Unified Field fabric collection by Luum Textiles
Artist Alex Chinneck has designed A Week at the Knees, a rippling installation that looks like a historic Georgian brick house sitting down, for Clerkenwell Design Week in London. More about Alex Chinneck creates undulating house to bring sense of "playful escapism" to Clerkenwell Design Week
Lighting manufacturer Gantri partnered with vintage furniture dealer Rarify on a modular 3D-printed light system using elements from Swiss furniture studio USM, showcased with local designer Studio Guapo for NYCxDesign. More about Rarify collaborates with Gantri on "infinitely expandable" 3D-printed light
Environmental consultancy Finding Infinity has invited leading Australian architecture studios to propose concepts that could transform Melbourne into a zero-carbon city by 2030. More about A New Normal exhibition aims to transform Melbourne into a zero-carbon city
Swiss designer Nadja Stäubli has curated a multi-sensory installation featuring interactive sculptures during NYCxDesign. More about Chroma installation celebrates "fun and fantasy" of Swiss design at NYCxDesign
Following low-key logo updates from Google and Walmart, we've rounded up five recent rebrands that were barely noticeable. More about Can you spot the difference in these five subtle rebrands?
Dezeen Showroom: design studio SmithMatthias has created a foam-free modular sofa for British brand Morgan that provides a sustainable sofa option for the contract market. More about Bruton modular sofa by SmithMatthias for Morgan
German fashion brand Armedangels has teamed up with the Wikimedia Foundation to launch a clothing collection in the lead-up to Wikipedia's 25th birthday. More about Wikipedia's streetwear collection translates "the power of facts into a visual language"
Dezeen Showroom: colourful tabletop shelves made from cellulose- and oyster shell-based biomaterials are among 10 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Shelf Life shelf by Interesting Times Gang among 10 new products on Dezeen Showroom
Design studio LoveFrom has completed a rebrand for William Stout Architectural Books in San Francisco, including a custom typeface, logo and a suite of whimsical illustrations for decorating bookmarks and other paraphernalia. More about Jony Ive's LoveFrom updates visual identity for iconic architectural bookshop
With New York's annual NYCxDesign showcase in full swing, here are a few trending materials and methods for furniture and objects to look out for. More about NYCxDesign 2025 material trends to look out for
Dezeen Showroom: a tabletop shelf made from biomaterials that's designed to act as "a personal altar for life's essentials" has been released by Swedish design studio Interesting Times Gang. More about Shelf Life shelf by Interesting Times Gang
Apple has partnered with neurotechnology company Synchron to develop products including iPhones and iPads that will be controlled using brain implants.
More about Apple developing iPhones that will be controlled by users' thoughts
Furniture designer Brogan Cox has teamed up with artist Nat Maks to create sycamore wood tables with marbled finishes, which were unveiled during London Craft Week. More about Brogan Cox and Nat Maks apply ink marbling to Tides tables
Dezeen Showroom: German bathroom brand Bette has introduced a new colour called Salvia – a glossy sage green that will launch in the UK at Clerkenwell Design Week 2025. More about Salvia colourway by Bette
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a micro home made from a section of a decommissioned wind turbine, created by Dutch design studio Blade-Made. More about "Many would love to live in this," says commenter