Design
Stewie by Luca Nichetto for Foscarini
Milan 2013: Venetian designer Luca Nichetto presented a lamp with the height, size and luminosity of a TV in Milan last week. More about Stewie by Luca Nichetto for Foscarini
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Design
This That Other by Stefan Diez for e15
Milan 2013: German designer Stefan Diez unveiled a trio of chairs for German furniture brand e15 at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile last week. More about This That Other by Stefan Diez for e15
Design
Kit Yamoyo by ColaLife and PI Global
This aid kit is designed to nestle between Coca-Cola bottles to bring medicine to remote locations through the drinks company's vast distribution channels. More about Kit Yamoyo by ColaLife and PI Global
Design
Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has To Travel
A documentary about the life of influential fashion writer and editor Diana Vreeland, directed by her grandaughter-in-law Lisa Immordino Vreeland, topped the fashion category in this year's Designs of the Year Awards (+ movie). More about Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has To Travel
Design
OK lamp by Konstantin Grcic for Flos
Milan 2013: Achille Castiglioni's iconic Parentesi lamp has been updated with a flat LED light source by designer Konstantin Grcic, who presented his redesign at Euroluce in Milan last week. More about OK lamp by Konstantin Grcic for Flos
Design
Jar RGB by Arik Levy for Lasvit
Milan 2013: these lamps by designer Arik Levy for glass firm Lasvit filter white light through red, green and blue bottle-shaped pendants. More about Jar RGB by Arik Levy for Lasvit
World Tour 2013: Milan
"It's the most important week in the design calendar"
Dezeen and MINI World Tour: designers including Marcel Wanders, Yves Behar, Tom Dixon and Konstantin Grcic discuss the importance of Milan design week, which ended in the city yesterday, and whether it can retain its title as the world's leading event. More about "It's the most important week in the design calendar"
Furniture
Campana Beds by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra
Milan 2013: a curtain of raffia creates a hairy veil around one of five beds designed by Brazilian duo Fernando and Humberto Campana for Italian furniture brand Edra. More about Campana Beds by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra
Design
Pure by Jean Nouvel for Ruco Line
Milan 2013: French architect Jean Nouvel unveiled a pair of leather and rubber boots for Italian shoe brand Ruco Line at the Interni Hybrid Architecture and Design exhibition in Milan this week. More about Pure by Jean Nouvel for Ruco Line
Design
Aunts and Uncles by Philippe Starck for Kartell
Milan 2013: according to manufacturers Kartell, French designer Philippe Starck has used the world's largest single-piece injection moulding to create this family of furniture shown in Milan this week.
Design
New products by Discipline
Milan 2013: pinching steel clips for holding candles and chairs with legs that tuck into pockets feature in the latest range of products by Italian brand Discipline (+ slideshow). More about New products by Discipline
Furniture
Studio seating by UNStudio for Offecct
Milan 2013: these seats with curvy backrests by Dutch architects UNStudio are on show at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile this week. More about Studio seating by UNStudio for Offecct
Design
Just Black by Marsotto Edizioni
Milan 2013: work by the late James Irvine and other international designers has been reproduced in black marble for this collection by Marsotto Edizioni, unveiled in Milan this week. More about Just Black by Marsotto Edizioni
Design
Simple by Philippe Malouin
Milan 2013: London designer Philippe Malouin is exhibiting furniture built from slats of two-by-four, sand-cast chairs and a spinning candle at the ProjectB gallery in Milan. More about Simple by Philippe Malouin
Design
Boston invites designs for new public transport map
News: Boston's public transport authority has launched a competition to redesign the city's subway map. More about Boston invites designs for new public transport map
Design
"To visit Milan is to experience the antithesis of design"
Opinion: Dezeen editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs reports from Milan design week, where he finds a city seemingly determined to make life unbearable for visitors. More about "To visit Milan is to experience the antithesis of design"
Design
The Capsule by Tom Dixon for Adidas
Milan 2013: tracking along conveyer belts at MOST in Milan, British designer Tom Dixon's collection for Adidas includes garments that convert into luggage and camping equipment (+ slideshow). More about The Capsule by Tom Dixon for Adidas
Design
Patchwork Glass Vases by Nendo
Milan 2013: Japanese design studio Nendo has unveiled a collection of glass vases inspired by patchwork quilts at the Dilmos Gallery in Milan this week. More about Patchwork Glass Vases by Nendo
Design
DNA furniture by Tjep and Dutch DNA
Milan 2013: a map of genetic code generated the forms of a table and sculpture on show at Dutch studio Tjep.'s stand at Ventura Lambrate in Milan. More about DNA furniture by Tjep and Dutch DNA
Design
Altered Appliances by Piet Zwart Institute students
Milan 2013: patterned rolling pins that make edible plates and a meat grinder that squeezes out biodegradable bowls are among a set of kitchen products on show at Ventura Lambrate in Milan this week (+ slideshow + movies). More about Altered Appliances by Piet Zwart Institute students