Design
Dumbo by Tomek Rygalik for Moroso
Product news: this stocky, robust-looking chair by Polish designer Tomek Rygalik is called Dumbo after Disney's cartoon baby elephant. More about Dumbo by Tomek Rygalik for Moroso
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Design
"In your life, everything is integrated"
Dezeen and MINI World Tour: as digital technology changes the way we work and relax, Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa discusses its impact on furniture design in this movie filmed in Milan last month. Update: this interview is featured in Dezeen Book of Interviews, which is on sale now for £12. More about "In your life, everything is integrated"
Furniture
Bureau Nota by Elisabeth Lux for e15
Berlin architect Elisabeth Lux has designed a writing desk for furniture brand e15 with sliding storage compartments that can be pulled out and rearranged. More about Bureau Nota by Elisabeth Lux for e15
Design
ES 01 by Georges Moanack for Punkt.
Product news: cable clutter is hidden away under the lid of this extension lead from Swiss design brand Punkt. More about ES 01 by Georges Moanack for Punkt.
Design
Tjirp by Cas Moor
Product news: this doorstop by Belgian designer Cas Moor is shaped like a tiny bird. More about Tjirp by Cas Moor
Furniture
Hug by Claesson Koivisto Rune for Arflex
The armrests of these chairs by Swedish designers Claesson Koivisto Rune reach out as though asking for a hug. More about Hug by Claesson Koivisto Rune for Arflex
Design
Object 12-1 by Matija Čop
These garments made from interlocking foam pieces by Croatian designer Matija Čop reference construction techniques and shapes found in gothic architecture (+ slideshow). More about Object 12-1 by Matija Čop
Design
The History of Typography by Ben Barrett-Forrest
Hundreds of cut-out paper letters tell the history of typefaces in this stop-motion animation by Canadian graphic designer Ben Barrett-Forrest. More about The History of Typography by Ben Barrett-Forrest
Design
Kenny by Raw Edges for Moroso
Product news: the seat of this chair by London design duo Raw Edges for Italian brand Moroso is made from a single loop of material. More about Kenny by Raw Edges for Moroso
Design
US government blocks downloads of 3D-printed gun
News: blueprints for the world's first 3D-printed gun have been taken offline at the request of the US government. More about US government blocks downloads of 3D-printed gun
Furniture
Dieter Rams 620 Chair Programme relaunched by Vitsœ
Product news: furniture brand Vitsœ has reissued a classic chair by German designer Dieter Rams, the former head of design at Braun. More about Dieter Rams 620 Chair Programme relaunched by Vitsœ
Architecture
Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt announces National Design Awards winners
News: the winners of the 2013 Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Awards have been announced, with Chicago-based collective Studio Gang Architects taking the prize for architecture. More about Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt announces National Design Awards winners
Design
Punk: Chaos to Couture exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
An exhibition charting punk's influence on high fashion has opened at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York this week. More about Punk: Chaos to Couture exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Design
Vertical takeoff flying car concept unveiled
News: a flying car capable of vertical takeoff and landing is being developed by the makers of a two-seater aircraft that turns into a car (+ movie). More about Vertical takeoff flying car concept unveiled
Design
Norse chair by Simon Pengelly for Modus
Product news: London designer Simon Pengelly has created these curved wooden chairs with cut-out backs for British furniture brand Modus. More about Norse chair by Simon Pengelly for Modus
Design
"The grid is the underwear of the book" - Massimo Vignelli
Legendary New York book designer Massimo Vignelli describes his process when laying out a publication in this movie by design consultancy Pentagram. More about "The grid is the underwear of the book" - Massimo Vignelli
Design
Marine Light by Nir Meiri
Tel Aviv designer Nir Meiri used seaweed to create the shades of these lamps. More about Marine Light by Nir Meiri
Design
"Milan used to be a place full of farms"
Dezeen and MINI World Tour: in our next movie from Milan, architect and designer Fabio Novembre takes us to a converted farm near the city centre and explains why he sees the project as an important response to Italy's ongoing economic crisis. More about "Milan used to be a place full of farms"
Design
New York launches bike-share scheme
News: America's largest bicycle sharing scheme will begin this month in New York City, with 6000 bikes available to rent from docking stations in Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn. More about New York launches bike-share scheme
Design
Hyperion Spotlight by Paul Heijnen
Eindhoven designer Paul Heijnen presented an articulated lamp like a huge wooden insect at Rossana Orlandi's Bagatti Valsecchi 2.0 exhibition in Milan (+ movie). More about Hyperion Spotlight by Paul Heijnen