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Terranova tiles by Ibero
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Ibero aimed to recreate "the sensuousness of one of the stoniest of slates" with its Terranova range of tiles. More about Terranova tiles by Ibero
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Fost Bulb PET Felt acoustic lamp by De Vorm
Dezeen Showroom: with an enveloping shape that invites the user to sit under it, De Vorm's Fost Bulb PET Felt acoustic lamp provides both sound dampening and illumination. More about Fost Bulb PET Felt acoustic lamp by De Vorm
Products
Ece Tan designs sex toys for cows to make farming practices more pleasurable
An insemination dildo and an udder massager feature in the Happy Cow collection of conceptual sex toys, which Central Saint Martins graduate Ece Tan has developed for bovines based on common farming tools. More about Ece Tan designs sex toys for cows to make farming practices more pleasurable
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Icon seating collection by Marcello Ziliani for Mara
Dezeen Showroom: created by designer Marcello Ziliani for Italian office furniture brand Mara, Icon is a collection of chairs that aims to combine the aesthetic appeal of domestic seating with the functionality of office chairs. More about Icon seating collection by Marcello Ziliani for Mara
Architecture
"Marcus Fairs was undoubtedly one of the design world's pre-eminent power brokers"
Marcus Fairs, who passed away late last month, changed the way we consume design news, writes Justin McGuirk in this obituary for Dezeen's founder and former editor-in-chief.
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Slatted Tea Cart by Smilow Design
Dezeen Showroom: design studio Smilow Design has rereleased a classic of mid-century American design, the Slatted Tea Cart, which can be used to serve drinks or as a side table. More about Slatted Tea Cart by Smilow Design
Opinion
"Design practices must lead the way in rethinking capitalism to save the planet"
Design practices and architecture firms need to rethink capitalist business models to meet the challenges of the climate emergency, writes Katie Treggiden. More about "Design practices must lead the way in rethinking capitalism to save the planet"
News
Finnish "sand battery" offers solution for renewable energy storage
Finnish companies Polar Night Energy and Vatajankoski have built the world's first operational "sand battery", which provides a low-cost and low-emissions way to store renewable energy. More about Finnish "sand battery" offers solution for renewable energy storage
Design
Ten kitchen products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: a modular kitchen optimised for small spaces and a storage system hidden behind wall panelling are the latest kitchen products to be featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Ten kitchen products on Dezeen Showroom
Furniture
Sleek storage solutions from Falper feature on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Falper has presented a selection of storage solutions for kitchens and bathrooms on Dezeen Showroom, including a kitchen island designed for spaces as limited as 2.5 square metres. More about Sleek storage solutions from Falper feature on Dezeen Showroom
Installations
Chicago's buildings "still not as efficient as those built 130 years ago" says Energy Revolution curator
The Energy Revolution exhibition at the Chicago Architecture Center aims to demonstrate that the city's buildings need to become much more energy efficient. More about Chicago's buildings "still not as efficient as those built 130 years ago" says Energy Revolution curator
Future Mobility Competition
Madhav Dua's customisable electric tractor for farmers in India wins the Future Mobility Competition
Madhav Dua's proposal for a multifunctional electric vehicle that can be easily customised with different plug-and-play components has won first place in Dezeen's Future Mobility Competition powered by Arrival. More about Madhav Dua's customisable electric tractor for farmers in India wins the Future Mobility Competition
Products
Speculative accessories designed to help women protect themselves from harassment
A cup that detects drink spiking and a scrambler to block upskirting photos are among five product concepts developed by students from Brunel University to help women defend themselves from physical and sexual harassment. More about Speculative accessories designed to help women protect themselves from harassment
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Small Living Kitchens – tall units by Falper
Dezeen Showroom: to combine with its Small Living Kitchens concept, Italian brand Falper has created a range of modular tall units that provide elegant wall systems in compact cooking spaces. More about Small Living Kitchens – tall units by Falper
Promotion
Polestar uses art to help share sustainability message
Promotion: the development of a new biodegradable corn-based adhesive and an initiative that allows art collectors to directly trade artworks for cars are just two of a growing number of artistic projects undertaken by electric vehicle brand Polestar in recent years. More about Polestar uses art to help share sustainability message
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Seymour chair by Charles Wilson for King
Dezeen Showroom: designer Charles Wilson has collaborated with furniture brand King to create the Seymour chair, a contemporary Australian take on the mid-century lounge chair. More about Seymour chair by Charles Wilson for King
Design
Ten Zaha Hadid Design products that go "beyond a simple translation from sketch to object"
Zaha Hadid Design co-directors Woody Yao and Maha Kutay have selected 10 highlights from an exhibition of the design studio's objects at Roca London Gallery. More about Ten Zaha Hadid Design products that go "beyond a simple translation from sketch to object"
Future Mobility Competition
Unknown Untitled's vision to overhaul refuse-management vehicles in Paris takes second place in the Future Mobility Competition
Unknown Untitled's proposal to create a family of electric autonomous refuse trucks with compact footprints for the narrow streets of Paris has been awarded second place in Dezeen's Future Mobility Competition powered by Arrival. More about Unknown Untitled's vision to overhaul refuse-management vehicles in Paris takes second place in the Future Mobility Competition
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Arrondi tap collection by Conran and Partners for VADO
Dezeen Showroom: Conran and Partners have aimed to bring a touch of opulence to the bathroom sink with its Arrondi tap collection, designed for British brand VADO. More about Arrondi tap collection by Conran and Partners for VADO
Installations
Ai Weiwei unveils cage-like Arch installation in Stockholm
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei's steel sculpture Arch has been installed outside the Nationalmuseum gallery in Stockholm, ahead of getting a permanent home in the city. More about Ai Weiwei unveils cage-like Arch installation in Stockholm