Dezeen Showroom
Method lounge chair by Blu Dot
Dezeen Showroom: US brand Blu Dot has paired a playful silhouette with mismatched upholstery in its Method lounge chair. More about Method lounge chair by Blu Dot
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Interview
New golden age of Danish design sees Copenhagen rivalling Milan, according to Kvadrat CEO
Danish design is experiencing a "golden age" with Copenhagen becoming a manufacturing centre comparable to Milan, according to Anders Byriel, CEO of Danish textile brand Kvadrat. More about New golden age of Danish design sees Copenhagen rivalling Milan, according to Kvadrat CEO
Installations
Bauhaus-informed chair and hemp vases feature in Ukurant Perspectives exhibition
Exhibition platform Ukurant has launched Perspectives, a showcase of emerging designers, in Copenhagen as part of 3 Days of Design. More about Bauhaus-informed chair and hemp vases feature in Ukurant Perspectives exhibition
Promotion
Ercol launches sister furniture brand L.Ercolani to celebrate centenary
Dezeen promotion: British furniture maker Ercol has launched a sister brand called L.Ercolani in honour of its founder, Italian designer Lucian Ercolani, who believed in making well-crafted pieces to be "cherished for generations". More about Ercol launches sister furniture brand L.Ercolani to celebrate centenary
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Volage EX-S Night bed by Philippe Starck for Cassina
Dezeen Showroom: French industrial designer Philippe Starck has designed a bed for furniture brand Cassina that can be fitted with light fixtures and a bedside table. More about Volage EX-S Night bed by Philippe Starck for Cassina
Design
Philippe Starck envisions futuristic gondola as a "symbol for the future of Venice"
French designer Philippe Starck has designed the Dream of Winter Gondola as part of a program to encourage Venetian creatives to use design as a tool for innovation. More about Philippe Starck envisions futuristic gondola as a "symbol for the future of Venice"
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Fost PET Felt acoustic lamp by De Vorm among new products on Dezeen Showroom
De Vorm's acoustic felt lamp made from recycled plastic bottles is among 16 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom this week. More about Fost PET Felt acoustic lamp by De Vorm among new products on Dezeen Showroom
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Sumi fabric collection by Camira
Dezeen Showroom: Camira has expanded its Sumi range of textiles with a mix of bright hues informed by natural dyes from plants and minerals. More about Sumi fabric collection by Camira
Installations
Sou Fujimoto creates undulating virtual installation in London
Visitors to this year's London Design Festival can use mixed-reality glasses to manipulate their walk through Medusa, a virtual installation by architect Sou Fujimoto. More about Sou Fujimoto creates undulating virtual installation in London
Installations
Nebbia Works constructs mono-material pavilion for V&A from low-carbon aluminium
Nebbia Works has created a self-supporting pavilion from simple aluminium sheets at the V&A museum as part of the London Design Festival to highlight the material's sustainable potential. More about Nebbia Works constructs mono-material pavilion for V&A from low-carbon aluminium
Dezeen Showroom
Nuage à Plots shelving system by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Dezeen Showroom: Cassina has produced a reissue of French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand's modular Nuage à Plots bookcase with curved aluminium elements. More about Nuage à Plots shelving system by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
London Design Festival
Yinka Ilori creates 18 colourful crossings over London's streets
London-based designer Yinka Ilori is transforming 18 pedestrian crossings for this year's London Design Festival, using vibrant bands of colour. More about Yinka Ilori creates 18 colourful crossings over London's streets
News
New ISO standard will create international guidelines for carbon-neutral buildings and products
The International Organization for Standardization is developing a global standard that will allow architects and designers to certify their buildings and products as carbon neutral. More about New ISO standard will create international guidelines for carbon-neutral buildings and products
Dezeen Showroom
Pantop Portable light by Verner Panton for Verpan
Dezeen Showroom: Verpan has unveiled a portable, smaller addition to its colourful collection of Pantop table lights created by Danish designer Verner Panton. More about Pantop Portable light by Verner Panton for Verpan
Interview
"It's about creating beautiful objects that don't look recycled" says Goldfinger founder
Producing furniture can have a positive impact on people and planet, according to Marie Cudennec Carlisle of Goldfinger, a design brand whose business model includes recycled materials, a training academy and a community kitchen. More about "It's about creating beautiful objects that don't look recycled" says Goldfinger founder
Promotion
Showcase: Japan presents contemporary Japanese design in a virtual marketplace
Dezeen promotion: Shoppe Object's virtual homeware fair Shoppe Online is presenting Showcase: Japan, a handpicked selection of gifts, homewares and accessories from 25 Japanese brands. More about Showcase: Japan presents contemporary Japanese design in a virtual marketplace
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Turner pendant light by Broberg & Ridderstråle for Pholc
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish duo Broberg & Ridderstråle has designed a sculptural pendant for lighting brand Pholc that resembles a cocoon. More about Turner pendant light by Broberg & Ridderstråle for Pholc
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Petit bureau en forme Libre writing desk by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina Pro
Dezeen Showroom: a writing desk by French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand, in collaboration with Pernette Perriand-Barsac, has been reissued by Cassina. More about Petit bureau en forme Libre writing desk by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina Pro
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Dezeen Showroom
Fost PET Felt acoustic lamp by De Vorm
Dezeen Showroom: plastic bottles are recycled into PET felt to form this lamp by Dutch design brand De Vorm, which doubles as an acoustic panel. More about Fost PET Felt acoustic lamp by De Vorm
Talks
Live talk from Copenhagen with Peter Saville on his textile collection for Kvadrat
In this live talk produced by Dezeen for Kvadrat, British graphic designer Peter Saville introduced his new Technicolour range of fabrics for the Danish textile brand. More about Live talk from Copenhagen with Peter Saville on his textile collection for Kvadrat