The theories of parametricism have positively influenced the direction of architecture, but the ambition to make it the universal style is misguided, says Turkish architect Melike Altınışık in this interview. More about Parametricism "changed how we think" as architects says Melike Altınışık
For the first time in nearly 10 years, IKEA has unveiled a new edition of its experimental PS collection, known for letting "designers go a bit more wild". Here, Dezeen spotlights eight standout pieces from the range, most of which cost under £100. More about Dezeen picks the eight most covetable products from IKEA's latest PS collection
As part of IKEA's PS collection, which releases today, Swedish designer Mikael Axelsson has designed a stool with a base of birchwood "teeth" and an analogue lock that allows users to adjust the height. More about Woodworking clamps inform playful height-adjustable IKEA stool
Dezeen has been shortlisted for prestigious BSME, AOP, PPA and Conference and Events Awards. More about Dezeen shortlisted for nine industry awards
Dutch designer Lex Pott has created the PS2026 Portable Lamp as part of the IKEA's latest PS Collection, which is being unveiled later today. More about Lex Pott creates "universal and unpretentious" portable lamps for IKEA
Architects Miriam Peterson and David Hills and designers Min Chen and Donna McColm have joined the judging panel for Dezeen Awards 2026. More about Miriam Peterson and David Hills named Dezeen Awards 2026 judges
Creative agency Ogilvy has created a special edition packaging for KitKat that doubles as a kind of tiny smartphone jail once the biscuit is removed, allowing users to "have a break" from their hyperconnected lives. More about KitKat reimagines packaging as signal-blocking smartphone pouch
Promotion: with the opening of its showroom in New York, presence at ICFF and upcoming NYCxDesign debut, Brazilian brand Jaderalmeida intends to establish itself in the North American design scene. More about Jaderalmeida opens US flagship in New York
Danish landscape studio SLA is among the designers of a neighbourhood on an island in Toronto's Port Lands district, set to advance after receiving the all-clear from planning officials in the city. More about Toronto island neighbourhood to feature Canada's "most ambitious" car-free space
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features the opening of Morocco's tallest building. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More about Dezeen Debate features Morocco's "proper sci-fi" tallest building
Canadian studio Bricault Design has created a cabin informed by adjacent mountain peaks, featuring green roofs and slate cladding, to age in tandem with its wooded site in British Columbia, Canada. More about Bricault Design shapes house to "share a language with the surrounding peaks" in Canada
New York furniture show International Contemporary Furniture Fair will move from its May dates to a spot in November, after more than 35 years, starting in 2027. More about New York's ICFF to move to November from 2027
Dezeen School Shows: a creative redesign of an amphitheatre informed by dance is among the projects from the University of Dundee. More about Arching motion-informed amphitheatre among projects from University of Dundee
Exposed concrete, steel-framed windows and handmade bricks reference the formerly industrial site of Agramonte House, a home in Portugal designed by local studio António Bessa Cruz Architects. More about António Bessa Cruz Architects replaces Porto car workshop with industrial-themed home
We continue our parametricism series by looking at Metropol Parasol by German architecture studio J Mayer H and engineering firm Arup, a flowing timber canopy perched above the historic Plaza de la Encarnación in Seville, Spain. More about Metropol Parasol wears its parametric structure "on its sleeve"
From a fish-skin lamp to housing wrapped in road barriers, here are Dezeen's picks of the top exhibits at this year's DesignMarch in Iceland. More about Ten DesignMarch highlights that encapsulate Iceland's eclectic creative scene
The increasing prominence of craft in design amid dwindling commercial opportunities has echoes of the scene in 1980s London, British industrial designer Jasper Morrison tells Dezeen in this interview. More about "I have a lot of sympathy" for young designers says Jasper Morrison
Japanese snack food brand Calbee has announced that it is changing the design of its packaging for some products because of "supply instability affecting certain raw materials" as a result of the ongoing Iran war. More about Calbee changes crisp packaging colour to black and white due to Iran war material shortages
Creative agency Steep Learning Group wanted to emulate "a giant doughnut outside a doughnut shop" when creating a playful 2.5-metre-tall sculpture of a pair of shorts to act as the mascot for clothing brand Gramicci's east London store. More about Gramicci store in east London revolves around jumbo pair of stripy shorts
Architects Daniel Libeskind and Nzinga Biegueng Mboup and designers Joonas Vartola and Budiman Ong have joined the judging panel for Dezeen Awards 2026. More about Daniel Libeskind and Nzinga Biegueng Mboup revealed as Dezeen Awards 2026 judges