For all the on-screen blood and gore of horror film Halloween, the scariest part behind the scenes was perishing pumpkins, says the set dresser for the franchise's latest offering. More
After decades "erased from the architectural map", Peru is making a comeback thanks to international recognition of impressive new buildings in the country, according to this year's Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize winners Sandra Barclay and Jean Pierre Crousse. More
Dezeen interviews the biggest names in architecture and design. Kengo Kuma, Olafur Eliasson and Margaret Howell are just some of the leading figures that have appeared on the site in recent weeks. More
Architectural historian Beatriz Colomina wants to know what people get up to in bed – it will affect the way we design cities in the future, she says. More
Designers should stop using recycled plastic and instead use bioplastics made from natural materials such as algae if they want to reduce pollution, according to Istanbul Design Biennial curator Jan Boelen. More
Slimmer, lighter devices are the goal for most technology companies, but not Kano. In this interview, the designers behind the pioneering STEM toy company make their case for tech products that can be easily disassembled. More
The Sea Ranch, a haven for modernist architecture on the Californian coast, will be the focus of a major exhibition at SFMOMA. Curator Jennifer Dunlop Fletcher gives an overview of its history and explains why it remains an important example of "environmental stewardship". More
The real-life counterparts of the extravagantly wealthy characters in new movie Crazy Rich Asians are "very interested in modern architecture", says the architect of a contemporary home featured in the film. More
In this exclusive video interview, Japanese architect Kengo Kuma reflects on the relationship between his V&A Dundee museum building and the sea. More
Marcus Engman has spent six years transforming IKEA from a flat-pack retailer into the world's most influential design brand. In the first interview since announcing his departure, he explains his approach and reveals what's next for the company. More
Ray Winkler of Stufish has created stages for the Rolling Stones for over 20 years. In an exclusive interview with Dezeen, he explains how set design has changed in the music industry and reveals what it's like to work with the world's biggest rock stars. More
Secret Cinema has turned the experience of watching films into a social event, by transporting viewers into the worlds of cult-classic movies like Blade Runner and Moulin Rouge. In this exclusive interview, founder Fabien Riggall explains how he curates a unique setting for every screening. More
In our second exclusive video interview with Christo, the artist looks back at some of his most ambitious projects and claims that all critical responses to them are valid. More
Margaret Howell has spent decades as a staple on the London Fashion Week circuit but, in this exclusive interview, she says she is still trying to find her place in the design industry. More
In the first of two exclusive video interviews with Christo, the artist explains how the giant London Mastaba installation on the Serpentine lake is the culmination of over 60 years of working with stacked barrels. More
Nike is testing a host of tech-driven shopping features at a new store in Los Angeles, as part of the sports brand's major plans to "disrupt" retail. More
The megatall tower in new action movie Skyscraper was never expected to be a hit with architects, admits production designer Jim Bissell, but he wanted the building to be a "hero" nonetheless. More
In an exclusive interview, Stella McCartney sets out her environmental mission, and explains how it influenced her to design her latest store – with a little help from her dad. More
Governments are using culture purely as a promotional tool rather than recognising its social value – and this is contributing to the rise of popularism, according to artist Olafur Eliasson. More
Projects by Aldo Rossi, Paul Rudolph and Le Corbusier show how buildings on stilts can be used to covertly introduce public space onto private land, according to the curators of the Luxembourg Pavilion at this year's Venice Architecture Biennale. More