News
B&B Italia appoints Armin Broger as new CEO
B&B Italia has named Armin Broger, a fashion brand manager who has worked for Levi's and Tommy Hilfiger, as its new CEO. More about B&B Italia appoints Armin Broger as new CEO
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Technology
MIT reveals soft robotic fish for documenting marine life
MIT scientists have unveiled a nimble robotic fish containing a camera, which can swim alongside real fish to capture close-up footage. More about MIT reveals soft robotic fish for documenting marine life
Lighting
Allied Maker exploits circular and triangular geometries for new lighting collection
Bent metal, embossed glass and carved wood all feature in this lighting collection from New York design studio Allied Maker. More about Allied Maker exploits circular and triangular geometries for new lighting collection
Design
Apple proposes new emojis to represent people with disabilities
Apple has requested the addition of 13 inclusive emojis, including prosthetic limbs, guide dogs and a hearing aid, to better represent people with disabilities. More about Apple proposes new emojis to represent people with disabilities
Design
Lynk & Co launches "ultra-connected" SUV
New Chinese car company Lynk & Co has added an SUV to its range of vehicles targeting the sharing economy. More about Lynk & Co launches "ultra-connected" SUV
Watches
Apple Watch straps launch in new coloured and patterned designs
Apple has launched a colourful new collection of straps for its smartwatches, including stripy and spotty designs. More about Apple Watch straps launch in new coloured and patterned designs
Design
Nagami's first collection features 3D-printed chairs by Zaha Hadid Architects
3D-printed chairs designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, Ross Lovegrove and Daniel Widrig make up the first collection of new Spanish brand Nagami Design. More about Nagami's first collection features 3D-printed chairs by Zaha Hadid Architects
Furniture
Moebe creates flexible shelving system held together by wooden wedges
Copenhagen studio Moebe has designed a storage system that can be assembled without tools and uses wooden wedges to hold its shelves in place. More about Moebe creates flexible shelving system held together by wooden wedges
Furniture
Norm Architects creates bathroom collection for small-space living
Norm Architects has created a collection of minimal bathroom cabinets and accessories for Korean brand Lagom Bath, designed for use in tight living spaces. More about Norm Architects creates bathroom collection for small-space living
Furniture
Lucas Muñoz creates Tubular furniture from ventilation pipes and scrap metal
Eindhoven-based designer Lucas Muñoz has combined industrial steel ventilation pipes with a copper seat taken from a scrap yard to create this bulbous chair. More about Lucas Muñoz creates Tubular furniture from ventilation pipes and scrap metal
Design
Gufram's latest furniture collection takes its cues from the disco era
Italian brand Gufram will present a collection of discotheque-inspired carpets and furniture during this year's Milan design week. More about Gufram's latest furniture collection takes its cues from the disco era
Design
Loewe and Anthea Hamilton design costumes for Tate Britain installation
Anthea Hamilton and Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson looked to the different varieties of squash and pumpkins when designing the costumes for an immersive installation at London's Tate Britain. More about Loewe and Anthea Hamilton design costumes for Tate Britain installation
Design
Competition: win a pack of 50 Housing Floor Plans cards
For our latest competition, we're giving away two sets of flash cards documenting contemporary residential blocks designed for compact city living. More about Competition: win a pack of 50 Housing Floor Plans cards
Promotion
Ventura Future exhibition in Milan will present visions for the future from 82 designers
Dezeen promotion: Ventura Projects has revealed details of its inaugural Ventura Future exhibition, which will showcase work by emerging designers to tackle important world issues. More about Ventura Future exhibition in Milan will present visions for the future from 82 designers
Watches
Hublot's first smartwatch to be used by referees at World Cup 2018
Luxury watch brand Hublot has released its first smartwatch, which will be worn by referees at the FIFA World Cup in Russia this June. More about Hublot's first smartwatch to be used by referees at World Cup 2018
Technology
IKEA assembly made easier through augmented-reality app
Toronto designer Adam Pickard has turned paper IKEA manuals into an augmented reality app that shows users life-size instructions on how to build their furniture. More about IKEA assembly made easier through augmented-reality app
Video
Simone Gerbino's Chapeau lamp shortlisted for Made.com's TalentLab
In this movie produced by Dezeen for Made.com, Simone Alberto Gerbino explains how his design for a hat-inspired lamp was shortlisted for TalentLab, the brand's platform for emerging designers. More about Simone Gerbino's Chapeau lamp shortlisted for Made.com's TalentLab
Installations
Es Devlin creates blue-hued set for Girls & Boys play starring Carey Mulligan
Designer Es Devlin created an all-blue stage set for the Girls & Boys play at London's Royal Court Theatre, which charts the dissolution of a woman's marriage through different video projections. More about Es Devlin creates blue-hued set for Girls & Boys play starring Carey Mulligan
Promotion
A/D/O calls on designers to imagine the future of drinking water
Dezeen promotion: Brooklyn creative space A/D/O is inviting architects and designers to submit proposals that tackle issues facing urban drinking water. More about A/D/O calls on designers to imagine the future of drinking water
Design
Brazil's World Cup 2018 kit brings back colours worn by 1970 champions
Nike has colour-matched Brazil's new World Cup football strip with the kits worn by the team that won the tournament back in 1970. More about Brazil's World Cup 2018 kit brings back colours worn by 1970 champions