Promotion: architects and designers are increasingly finding new ways to use cork to help reduce the carbon footprint of their projects, according to Portuguese company Amorim Cork Composites. More about Amorim Cork Composites spotlights the versatility of cork
Promotion: Danish furniture brands Menu and By Lassen have merged to form a new design brand called Audo Copenhagen, which will offer all of their furniture, lighting and home accessories under one roof. More about Menu and By Lassen unite in "historic merger"
Promotion: companies that prioritise sustainability in their office design are preferred by workers according to a report commissioned by developer Brookfield Properties and architecture studio Foster + Partners. More about Design of the Workplace report reveals sustainability is "non-negotiable" for workers
Promotion: the American Hardwood Export Council has launched Three, an exhibition of work made by three Scandinavian designers using American hardwoods, at Copenhagen festival 3 Days of Design. More about Three exhibition showcases timber craftsmanship by Scandinavian designers
Promotion: Swedish company Lammhults Design Group has unveiled it Copenhagen-based showroom designed by Note Design Studio, which opening aligns with design festival 3 Days of Design. More about Lammhults Design Group opens new showroom in heart of Copenhagen
Promotion: new furniture and accessories feature in the Outdoor 2023 catalogue by Gandia Blasco, which is presenting its collections together with those of younger subsidiaries Diabla and Gan for the first time. More about Gandia Blasco launches Outdoor 2023 catalogue with Gandiablasco, Gan and Diabla
Promotion: Milanese architect Dante Benini chose Antolini stone to clad the living spaces of a 60-metre yacht created by Italian ship manufacturer Perini Navi. More about Dante Benini uses Antolini stone to clad the interior of Perini Navi sailing yacht
Promotion: global robotics technology brand Ecovacs is launching a new robot cleaning device that is designed to vacuum and mop the home at once. More about Ecovacs's self-cleaning mop and vacuum robot is "the Tesla of robot cleaners"
Promotion: launched at this year's Milan design week, Italian lighting brand iGuzzini's linear Libera lighting system is made up of modular components that can be used to create complex compositions. More about iGuzzini's Libera lighting system allows users to create graphical lighting compositions
Promotion: Design Shanghai trade fair is set to return from 8 to 11 June 2023 for its 10th anniversary year, with an aim to explore the meeting of eastern and western design philosophies. More about Design Shanghai to spotlight brands bridging east and west
Promotion: as part of Look Book, a networking event that took place at WantedDesign Manhattan, 10 design studios that specialise in homeware and accessories were presented. More about Ten accessory designers spotlighted at Look Book by WantedDesign
Promotion: prefabricated folding pods for housing displaced people are among the projects on display at the European Cultural Centre's (ECC) biennial architecture exhibition that opened in Venice this month. More about Time Space Existence show in Venice spotlights solutions for a planet under pressure
Promotion: an office with plaster walls that looks like rammed earth and a hotel bar with ombre walls feature in this roundup of interiors finished in custom plaster walls by British brand Clayworks. More about Ten interiors with textured wall finishes by Clayworks that create visual interest
Artificial intelligence is "not the end of the universe" and instead is building a better understanding between stakeholders in architecture projects, experts said at a discussion hosted by Dezeen and Autodesk. More about "The traditional boundaries between client and architect may be a historic thing" says Knut Ramstad
Promotion: a wall lamp informed by an insect zapper is among the lighting designs that will be presented this month at the annual New York design showcase ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan. More about Ten American and Canadian lighting designers to look out for at ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan
Promotion: a range of contemporary furniture designers will showcase their work as part of Look Book, a networking event presented by Dezeen as part of WantedDesign Manhattan. More about Sixteen furniture designers to see at WantedDesign's Look Book
Promotion: a series of talks, events and new spaces will be presented this month as part of annual New York design showcase ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan. More about ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan celebrates American design with a fresh new programme
Promotion: as part of Salone del Mobile 2023, Italian furniture brand Pedrali has released a number of products in collaboration with Italian and international designers for both residential and contract environments. More about Pedrali launches six fresh furniture designs to celebrate 60-year anniversary
Dezeen has teamed up with Material Bank for a live panel talk next week in London exploring how its easy-access platform is changing the way that architects and designers specify materials. More about Attend a talk exploring how Material Bank can support the design industry
Promotion: acoustic products brand Woven Image has launched Fuji, a range of ceiling tiles designed to improve sound quality in workspaces with raw concrete interiors. More about Woven Image offers acoustic solution for exposed concrete offices