Nightmare bosses, public shamings, racist pay policies and even being forced to eat lunch in a cupboard. Here are some of the troubling experiences shared in response to Dezeen's working-conditions survey. More about Shocking personal stories from Dezeen's working-conditions survey
A fifth of people working in architecture and design expect to leave their field soon amid discontent over high workloads and low pay, Dezeen's working-conditions survey has found. More about One in five architecture and design workers planning to leave industry
Car manufacturer Hyundai has revealed concept designs for two electric vehicles that offer a futuristic alternative to the rickshaws used across India. More about Hyundai unveils electric rickshaws "tailored to India's unique environment"
Eight Bay Area designers created interpretations of public benches for the Works in Progress III design exhibition during San Francisco's Art Week, using materials such as salvaged local wood and 3D-printed ceramics. More about Bench with 3D-printed scaffold for moss features in San Francisco exhibition
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish studio White Arkitekter worked with acoustic solutions brand Zilenzio to create a minimalist pendant lamp that combines lighting with sound dampening. More about Hikari pendant lamp by White Arkitekter for Zilenzio
Promotion: home fragrance brand Pura has collaborated with colour specialist Pantone to launch home fragrances informed by Mocha Mousse, Pantone's colour of the year for 2025. More about Pura joins forces with Pantone to release Mocha Mousse scents and diffuser
Dezeen Showroom: HIMACS has released new versions of its key colours made with certified recycled content, including bright Alpine White. More about Recycled content colours by HIMACS
Dezeen Showroom: a roomy sofa with a wraparound backrest and long, lozenge-shaped seat is among seven new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Nebulone sofa by Miniforms among seven new products on Dezeen Showroom
Switzerland-based designer Ini Archibong has created a dimpled-glass gin bottle for musicians Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg's spirits company Gin & Juice, following the brand's launch in 2024. More about Ini Archibong designs gin bottle for Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre
The computer interface of NASA's 1960s Apollo spacecraft is meticulously replicated in miniature in the DSKY Moonwatch, a multifunctional timepiece created by British start-up Apollo Instruments. More about DSKY Moonwatch brings mini Apollo space computer to people's wrists
California company Spout has launched a countertop kitchen gadget that transforms humidity from the air into drinking water, drawing on technology used by NASA. More about Spout home appliance transforms air into "pure drinking water"
Dezeen Events Guide has launched its guide to Stockholm Design Week 2025, which takes place across the city from 3 to 9 February. More about Dezeen Events Guide launches digital guide to Stockholm Design Week 2025
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Miniforms and design studio E-ggs have added a spacious sofa called Nebulone to their Nebula family of upholstered seating. More about Nebulone sofa by E-ggs for Miniforms
Design studio Inxects has developed a wearable that translates environmental stress signals into physical sensations to let users feel humanity's impact on nature. More about Inxects vest lets architects "feel" the health of a site like a sixth sense
Dezeen Showroom: German brand Cybex has created a a wooden high chair for design-conscious parents that is foldable, easy to store and can be adapted for all ages. More about Click and Fold high chair by Cybex
Industrial design duo SF-SO has developed a range of modular bent-metal storage that is only 1.6 millimetres thick but can support the equivalent of a baby elephant in weight. More about SF-SO folds steel sheets to create "paper-like" shelving system
Dezeen Showroom: designer Søren Rose took cues from sand dunes to create a curvaceous outdoor furniture collection, which includes an embracing swing seat, for Spanish brand Gandia Blasco. More about Arena outdoor furniture by Søren Rose for Gandia Blasco
Technology brand Leafypod has unveiled an AI-powered smart planter at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES). More about LeafyPod unveils AI-powered self-watering smart planter at CES
Dezeen Showroom: designer Tim Rundle has expanded on his Rakino chair for Morgan, adding a pedestal dining table and timber-back dining chair to the collection. More about Rakino dining furniture by Tim Rundle for Morgan
Promotion: design studio Mickus Projects has created a 3D-printed honeycomb-shaped bioplastic chandelier, informed by the work of Danish midcentury designer Poul Henningsen. More about Mickus Projects unveils bioplastic Hedron Pendant chandelier