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Kelp Collection chair by Interesting Times Gang
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish studio Interesting Times Gang has designed a 3D-printed chair made from recycled fishing nets. More about Kelp Collection chair by Interesting Times Gang
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Architecture
Thomas Heatherwick designs sculpture covered in 350 trees for Buckingham Palace
British designer Thomas Heatherwick is creating a 21-metre-high sculpture named Tree of Trees at Buckingham Palace as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend celebrations. More about Thomas Heatherwick designs sculpture covered in 350 trees for Buckingham Palace
Products
Harry Teng develops "shower-proof" prosthetic leg to help amputees wash with dignity and ease
Interchangeable modular components eliminate the need for expensive custom building in the Lytra lower-limb prosthesis, created by industrial designer Harry Teng to offer amputees a safe, low-cost standing aid in the shower. More about Harry Teng develops "shower-proof" prosthetic leg to help amputees wash with dignity and ease
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Fluit chair by Archirivolto Design for Actiu
Dezeen Showroom: furniture brand Actiu has launched Fluit, a chair made from recycled polypropylene plastic and fibreglass. More about Fluit chair by Archirivolto Design for Actiu
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Fifty architects and designers you need to know on Earth Day
To celebrate Earth Day we've compiled a list of 50 people who are pushing the boundaries of sustainable architecture and design. More about Fifty architects and designers you need to know on Earth Day
Installations
Seven huge installations and artworks from Coachella 2022
Coachella festival has returned to the California desert after a two-year hiatus, with artworks including a steel-framed playground by Architensions and a trio of totems by Kiki van Eijk. Here are seven of the most spectacular installations. More about Seven huge installations and artworks from Coachella 2022
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Opal bathroom shelf by Geesa
Dezeen Showroom: circular wall mounts with a glass shelf that appears to balance on top characterise the Opal bathroom shelf, designed by Dutch brand Geesa. More about Opal bathroom shelf by Geesa
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Romb Mini lamp by Broberg & Ridderstråle for Pholc
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish lighting brand Pholc has collaborated with Broberg & Ridderstråle to create Romb Mini, a portable table lamp made from two stacked aluminum shapes designed to imitate cardboard. More about Romb Mini lamp by Broberg & Ridderstråle for Pholc
Design
Layer designs Viture One smart glasses to stream immersive video anywhere
Benjamin Hubert's studio Layer has designed a pair of smart glasses for tech company Viture that puts a virtual screen in the wearer's line of sight so they can play games or stream media. More about Layer designs Viture One smart glasses to stream immersive video anywhere
Software and web design
OpenAI's DALL-E 2 generates illustrations from written descriptions
Research company OpenAI has developed a programme that can turn simple text instructions into high-quality images. More about OpenAI's DALL-E 2 generates illustrations from written descriptions
Design
Ten outdoor furniture products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: a sun parasol designed to act as both a shade and light source and a modular outdoor living structure are the latest outdoor furnishings to be featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Ten outdoor furniture products on Dezeen Showroom
Installations
Architensions unveils surreal steel-framed playground at Coachella
Architecture studio Architensions has designed a series of colourful, steel-framed towers installed at California music festival Coachella. More about Architensions unveils surreal steel-framed playground at Coachella
Interview
"It's amazing how things flip" from utopia to dystopia say artists Langlands & Bell
A new exhibition by Ben Langlands and Nikki Bell explores how architects have tried, and usually failed, to create utopias. In this exclusive interview, the artists explain why architecture plays a central role in their art. More about "It's amazing how things flip" from utopia to dystopia say artists Langlands & Bell
Products
Eight design-led products for cannabis smoking including bongs and pipes
To mark today's 420 cannabis celebration, we've rounded up eight products for marijuana smokers including a range of doughnut-shaped pipes and packaging that looks like Lego bricks. More about Eight design-led products for cannabis smoking including bongs and pipes
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Stax Recycled velvet by Søren Møller for Texstyle
Dezeen Showroom: Danish brand Texstyle has launched Stax Recycled, a velvet fabric made from upcycled PET bottles. More about Stax Recycled velvet by Søren Møller for Texstyle
Installations
Pareid creates organ-like installation from corrugated plastic tubes in Madrid
Design studio Pareid filled a lecture theatre at the College of Architects of Madrid with a reversible installation made from PVC pipes, which were later donated for use as construction materials. More about Pareid creates organ-like installation from corrugated plastic tubes in Madrid
Materials
Five designers in Mexico exhibit new uses for biomaterials
An exhibition in Mexico curated in collaboration with Danish research lab Space10 has showcased five novel uses for local biomaterials. More about Five designers in Mexico exhibit new uses for biomaterials
Products
WEED'D is a collection of bongs that "can't be hidden when mum comes home"
Milanese brand WEED'D has launched three striking and colourful marijuana bongs designed by Italian designers Simone Bonanni, Valerio Sommella and Maddalena Casadei. More about WEED'D is a collection of bongs that "can't be hidden when mum comes home"
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Passage rug collection by Tsar Carpets among new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: a collection of rugs with abstract patterns informed by the changing seasons is among 10 new products on Dezeen Showroom. More about Passage rug collection by Tsar Carpets among new products on Dezeen Showroom
Furniture
EBBA Architects layers recycled paper to form flat-pack Plod stool
London studio EBBA Architects has branched out into furniture design with the release of a recycled paper stool that can be used alone or combined in pairs to form a coffee table. More about EBBA Architects layers recycled paper to form flat-pack Plod stool