Design is being taken over by "toxic" luxury trends, French designer Philippe Starck told Dezeen in an interview at Milan design week. More about "I was shocked" by dominance of luxury brands in Milan says Philippe Starck
Dezeen Showroom: Italian architect Matteo Thun marked 10 years since the release of his Venere Bianca clay vases with SensiTerre – a tile collection created for ceramics company Florim. More about SensiTerre tile collection by Matteo Thun & Partners for Florim
Google has worked with artist Lachlan Turczan at Milan design week to present an immersive installation of mist and lasers that allows visitors to move light as though sweeping back curtains. More about Lachlan Turczan makes "the invisible visible" for Google Milan installation
Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa and playground brand Jakuets have unveiled a series of sculptural objects for children to climb on, slide down or play with in any way they like, at Milan design week. More about Naoto Fukasawa designs colourful children's sculptures that are "impossible not to play with"
Car brands have become a mainstay of Milan design week. Here, we round up the key automotive moments from 2025's event, featuring Range Rover, Audi and Lexus among others. More about What car brands are doing at Milan design week 2025
Dezeen Competitions: we've rounded up five architecture and design competitions with upcoming submission deadlines within the next two months. More about Fiji artwork contest among latest competitions on Dezeen
Dezeen Showroom: several recently launched furniture and lighting pieces have been listed on Dezeen Showroom during this year's Milan design week. More about Eight lights and furnishings unveiled during Milan design week 2025
Dezeen Showroom: ceramic manufacturer Casalgrande Padana has launched Tortora, a grey-brown porcelain tile in its Terrae collection that is named after the Italian word for dove. More about Tortora Terrae collection tiles by Casalgrande Padana
Fashion brand Loewe has unveiled Loewe Teapots, an exhibition of 25 teapots including vessels by David Chipperfield, Patricia Urquiola and Wang Shu, at Milan design week. More about David Chipperfield and Patricia Urquiola create sculptural teapots for Loewe
Dezeen Showroom: lighting brand Preciosa referenced glowing nighttime cityscapes in its customisable Crystal Link lighting range, which launched during Milan design week. More about Crystal Links lighting by Preciosa
Appliance brand V-Zug is hosting a multi-sensory installation at Milan design week, shown in this video made for the brand by Dezeen. More about V-Zug combines gastronomy and design at Milan design week installation
Designers including Patricia Urquiola, Faye Toogood and Misha Kahn looked to rolling hills and slabs of butter when creating these chubby seating projects, revealing a trend for the lumpy and chunky at this year's Milan design week. More about Six sightings of swollen seating at Milan design week
A series of interactive installations exploring the connection between humans and technology have opened at car brand Lexus' latest showcase during Milan design week. More about Lexus creates digital installations to foster connection at Milan design week
Dezeen Showroom: designers Christian Loddo and Hugo Berger have worked with Midgard Licht CEO and owner David Einsiedler to design Ray, the brand's new adjustable lamp with an innovative mechanism. More about Ray lamps by Christian Loddo, Hugo Berger and David Einsiedler for Midgard Licht
A team of researchers at Cornell University led by designer Jenny Sabin is developing a flexible solar material called HelioSkin that is integrated with sun-tracking capabilities similar to the biomechanics of sunflowers. More about Cornell researchers are developing flexible "sun-tracking" material
The biennial Euroluce lighting exhibition is a highlight of this year's Milan design week. Dezeen editor-at-large Amy Frearson picks 12 of the best lighting launches on show here and elsewhere in the city. More about Twelve of the best new lighting designs at Milan design week
Dezeen Showroom: German lighting brand Midgard Licht has evolved one of its iconic designs associated with the Bauhaus school to create Modular Neo table and floor lamps, presented at Euroluce 2025. More about Modular Neo lamps by Midgard Licht
Dezeen Showroom: ancient stuctures and experimental design approaches inform the Zzzigurat cupboard knob, designed by architecture practice Sans-Arc Studio for Australian door hardware brand Bankston Architectural. More about Zzzigurat cupboard knob by Sans-Arc Studio for Bankston Architectural
With Milan design week underway, we've rounded up the key installations from the event, including BIG's undulating fountain, a rotating library and a giant inflatable nightclub gremlin courtesy of Nike. More about Eleven standout installations at Milan design week 2025
Japanese sportswear company Mizuno has released a pair of official trainers for Expo 2025 Osaka that are informed by the event's mascot. More about Mizuno turns Expo 2025 mascot into official trainers