Milan 2014: Dutch designer Richard Hutten will launch a multicoloured chair made from 545 stacked layers of Kvadrat's fabric in Milan. More about Layered fabric chair by Richard Hutten to launch in Milan
Milan 2014: British fashion designer Paul Smith has applied his iconic striped fabrics to a selection of furniture by legendary Danish designer Hans J. Wegner, which will be presented in Milan next month. More about Paul Smith upholsters classic furniture designs by Hans J. Wegner in his signature stripes
Each piece in the Folk candle holder range is different but shares the same characteristics, creating a family of objects which work together or individually (+ slideshow). More about Family of candle holders created by Simon Legald for Normann Copenhagen
Milan 2014: the intricate embroidery of this rug collection, by London studio Doshi Levien for Spanish rug maker Nanimarquina, combines traditional techniques with spontaneous compositions (+ slideshow). More about Handmade rugs by Doshi Levien pay homage to tribal Indian folk embroidery
This bar stool designed by Aurélien Barbry allows people of different heights to sit comfortably thanks to footrests positioned at various heights. More about Bar stool by Aurélien Barbry features multiple footrests to fit any user
Our next interactive slideshow features the most recent products by Nordic architects and designers for Danish brand Muuto. More about Interactive slideshow: Nordic designers create furniture, lighting and accessories for Muuto
A new type of hospital door handle by British studio Agency of Design transforms a hotbed for germs into a sanitising device, with a sensor that monitors how often it is used. More about Hospital door handle sanitises users' hands and measures cleanliness of staff
Milan 2014: British designer Bethan Gray will exhibit a set of monochrome marble tableware in Milan next month. More about Monochrome marble tableware designed by Bethan Gray
News: the fashion world "laughs at" industrial designers while Google Glass makes the wearer look like "a bit of an idiot", according to designer Marc Newson (+ interview). More about The design industry is "really pathetic" says Marc Newson
These white hexagonal ceramic speakers by Finnish company Unmonday can connect to each other wirelessly by being rolled onto different sides. More about Ceramic speakers replace buttons with orientation-sensitive controls
Milan 2014: Swiss studio Big-Game will present a combined coat rack and picture ledge for Danish brand Hay during Milan's design week (+ slideshow). More about Big-Game to present adjustable metal coat rack for Hay in Milan
Milan 2014: a bracelet made from pencil leads and a stool designed to collect dust are among pieces that Danish designers will exhibit at this year's Mindcraft exhibition in Milan (+ slideshow).
More about Mindcraft exhibition brings Danish craft to Milan 2014
A tactile watch designed for blind people by a group of students has gone into production after strong demand from sighted consumers (+ interview). More about The Bradley timepiece for blind people proves inclusive design has wide appeal
Milan 2014: industrial designer Marc Newson has raided the archives of 80-year-old glasses manufacturer Safilo to find inspiration for his first collection of optical eyewear, which will launch in Milan in April (+ slideshow). More about Marc Newson's first eyewear collection to debut in Milan
London designer Paul Cocksedge has launched a set of circular bike lights on Kickstarter that can be locked to a bicycle by slotting them over a standard lock (+ movie). More about Paul Cocksedge's Double O bike lights slot securely around a D-lock
British designer Benjamin Hubert has developed a more stable version of his lightweight Ripple table, which features on the shortlist for Designs of the Year 2014 (+ slideshow). More about Benjamin Hubert's lightweight Ripple table is now strong enough to stand on
Opinion: as the market for design education explodes and schools struggle to keep up, we need to work out what a designer actually is and what they need to learn says Lucas Verweij. More about "We are coming to view design more as a mentality than a skill"
High street fashion chain American Apparel has launched a 43-piece collection of clothing featuring graphic prints by Memphis Group designer Nathalie Du Pasquier (+ movie). More about American Apparel launches collection with Memphis Group's Nathalie Du Pasquier
Milan 2014: Designer Tom Dixon will present a range of furniture and metallic lighting that references British members' clubs in Milan next month. More about Tom Dixon to launch Club series in Milan
Designer Tom Evans has developed a range of parenting gadgets that look like collectable toys. More about BleepBleeps launches parenting devices that look like toys