Design
Cuts by Philippe Nigro for Ligne Roset
Product news: books and magazines slot inside the deep cross-shaped notch in this table by designer Philippe Nigro for Ligne Roset. More about Cuts by Philippe Nigro for Ligne Roset
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Design
Apple files patent for video "slap bracelet"
News: Apple has applied for a patent for a slap bracelet with a video display that could be a blueprint for its much-anticipated "iWatch" concept. More about Apple files patent for video "slap bracelet"
Design
Google unveils video preview of Google Glass headset
News: Google has released a video preview of Google Glass, the voice-controlled wearable headset that lets users send and receive messages, take pictures and search the web hands-free (+ movie). More about Google unveils video preview of Google Glass headset
Furniture
Itisy table by Philippine Lemaire for Ligne Roset
Product news: the circular sections of this console by French designer Philippine Lemaire for Ligne Roset can be curled round to make a dining table. More about Itisy table by Philippine Lemaire for Ligne Roset
Design
The Natural Blonde by Sister by Sibling
British fashion designers Sibling crocheted colourful flowers and giant accessories for their Autumn Winter 2013 womenswear collection shown during London Fashion Week. More about The Natural Blonde by Sister by Sibling
Design
Pen that doodles 3D objects attracts $500,000 on Kickstarter
News: a pen that can "print" 3D drawings in mid-air has attracted nearly $500,000 in one day from Kickstarter backers (+ movie). More about Pen that doodles 3D objects attracts 0,000 on Kickstarter
Design
Lullaby Factory by Studio Weave
Hackney-based Studio Weave has constructed a network of listening pipes in a back courtyard of London's Great Ormond Street Hospital to create a secret factory of lullabies for children (+ slideshow). More about Lullaby Factory by Studio Weave
Design
State of Things by Klubben
Stockholm 2013: a wall lamp that mimics an eclipse of the sun and tray of vases held fast by magnets were among the objects on show in an exhibition of work by young Norwegian designers during Stockholm Design Week (+ slideshow). More about State of Things by Klubben
Design
"Kitchen design should be less masculine" - Patricia Urquiola
In this previously unpublished movie filmed by Dezeen, Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola explains why she rejected the "very masculine" style of kitchen showrooms to design a retail space for kitchen appliance brand Scholtès. More about "Kitchen design should be less masculine" - Patricia Urquiola
Design
Mini Me lamps by Filip Gordon Frank
Product news: Croatian designer Filip Gordon Frank has put his paperclip-like Mini Me desk lamps into production under his new brand Polymorph. More about Mini Me lamps by Filip Gordon Frank
Design
Vinge table lamp by Note for Örsjö Belysning
Stockholm 2013: Swedish studio Note has designed a domed table lamp that is dimmed by rotating a wing at its base. More about Vinge table lamp by Note for Örsjö Belysning
Design
#006 SideSeat by Studio Makkink & Bey for Proof
Product news: Dutch designers Studio Makkink & Bey have combined a desk, shelves and swivel chair to create a flexible workspace in a single item of furniture. More about #006 SideSeat by Studio Makkink & Bey for Proof
Design
James Irvine 1958-2013
News: British industrial designer James Irvine, who founded his studio in Milan nearly 30 years ago, has died aged 54. More about James Irvine 1958-2013
Design
Spike Chair by Alexander Lervik
Stockholm 2013: Swedish designer Alexander Lervik unveiled a chair made of wooden rods like a bed of nails in Stockholm last week. More about Spike Chair by Alexander Lervik
Design
Open Source Sea Chair by Studio Swine
This movie by designers Studio Swine demonstrates how waste plastic picked up by fishing trawlers can be transformed into chairs on board the boats. More about Open Source Sea Chair by Studio Swine
Design
Lace by Benjamin Graindorge for Ligne Roset
Product news: this footstool by French designer Benjamin Graindorge for Ligne Roset is nipped-in with lengths of cord. More about Lace by Benjamin Graindorge for Ligne Roset
Design
Superkink by Osko+Deichmann for Blå Station
Stockholm 2013: Berlin designers Osko+Deichmann exhibited the latest development in their line of kinked tubular steel chairs at Stockholm Furniture Fair. More about Superkink by Osko+Deichmann for Blå Station
Design
C58 Dressing Table by Florian Schmid
This dressing table by London designer Florian Schmid comprises a circular mirror with a two-legged table slicing halfway across it. More about C58 Dressing Table by Florian Schmid
Design
"Sorry green design, it's over"
Opinion: in a special Valentine's column, Dezeen editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs explains why designers have dumped dowdy green design in favour of glamorous robots. More about "Sorry green design, it's over"
Furniture
ADD System Furniture by Werner Aisslinger for Flötotto
Product news: designer Werner Aisslinger of Berlin and Singapore has created a storage system for German brand Flötotto that's held together by plastic clips. More about ADD System Furniture by Werner Aisslinger for Flötotto