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
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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
Furniture
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
Furniture
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
World Tour 2013: Milan
"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
Design
Google Doodle celebrates graphic designer Saul Bass
News: Google has honoured American graphic designer Saul Bass with an animated doodle based on his iconic Hollywood title sequences and movie posters. More about Google Doodle celebrates graphic designer Saul Bass
Furniture
Brazilian Baroque by the Campana Brothers
Furniture adorned with an intricate collage of gold and bronze motifs by the Campana Brothers is on show at the David Gill St James's gallery in London (+ slideshow). More about Brazilian Baroque by the Campana Brothers
Design
Momentané exhibition by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
An exhibition showcasing 15 years of design by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec has opened at Les Arts Décoratifs museum in Paris. More about Momentané exhibition by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Furniture
Membrane by Benjamin Hubert for Classicon
Product news: this armchair by London designer Benjamin Hubert weighs just three kilograms. More about Membrane by Benjamin Hubert for Classicon
Design
First 3D-printed gun fired
News: the world's first 3D-printed plastic gun has been successfully fired in Texas, USA. More about First 3D-printed gun fired