Live from Dubai: Rem Koolhaas has launched Al Manakh, a book described as the first comprehensive guide to architecture and urban design in the The Gulf. More about Koolhaas launches Al Manakh in Dubai
Over 30 UK artists and designers have submitted artworks doodled on napkins for a forthcoming exhibition in London. More about Charity sale of designer napkins
We are heading for Dubai today to cover the International Design Forum, which starts on Sunday. We will bring you as much live coverage of the event as we can, plus there will be more to say when we get back no doubt. Keep an eye on our blog for the IDF for updates.
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Here are some more images of work on show at the So Watt! exhibition that opened in Paris today. More about Energy-conscious design exhibition in Paris 2
So Watt! is the name of a design exhibition intended to raise awareness of energy consumption issues, which opens in Paris today. More about Energy-conscious design exhibition in Paris
Italian experimental architecture company Dynamic Architecture has proposed a revolving sustainable skyscraper for Dubai powered by wind turbines placed between each floor. More about Dynamic Architecture in Dubai
French designer Ora-Ito was a headline speaker at Belgrade Design Week earlier this month, where he also showed a special capsule version of his new kitchen range for Slovenian domestic appliance brand Gorenje. More about Ora-Ito at Belgrade Design Week
Here are some photos of the opening party at the Patricia Urquiola show at the SuperSpace Gallery in Belgrade. More about Patricia Urquiola at Belgrade Design Week
Architects Waugh Thistleton have won planning permission for this residential building in Ramsgate Street in Dalston, London. More about Waugh Thistleton in Dalston, London
Dutch designer Wieki Somers has created a new vase using a fragment of an old Delftware vase for an exhibition at the Gemeentemuseum contemporary art museum in The Hague. More about Departed Glory by Wieki Somers
LightHive, an installation by Alex Haw, is at the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London until 1 June. More about LightHive by Alex Haw
Architects Foster + Partners have designed a winery for Spanish wine producer Faustino Group. More about Faustino Winery by Foster + Partners
Graphics collective eBoy have created the cover art for the new album and 12 inch single from Groove Armada. More about eBoy for Groove Armada
Swedish design team Front have won the Design Miami/ Basel Designer of the Future Award. More about Front win Designer of the Future Award
The Opus, a mixed-use commercial and retail development in Dubai designed by Zaha Hadid, is being launched in London today. More about The Opus by Zaha Hadid
Milan update: somewhat belatedly, here are works by the ten young British designers selected for the Top Ten show held at the British Council offices in Milan last month. More about Top Ten at the British Council in Milan
Here is the range of products Jaime Hayón has designed for Spanish Italian ceramics brand Bosa. More about Jaime Hayón for Bosa
Sam Baron has designed Champagne Lamp for Spanish Italian ceramics brand Bosa. More about Sam Baron for Bosa
American design studio Worrell has designed a new baby stroller that interprets the traditional pram. More about Wiegen stroller by Worrell Inc
Wembley National Stadium in London was officially opened on Saturday, when it hosted the FA Cup final. More about Wembley Stadium by Foster + Partners