Dezeen promotion: large-scale installations of Kriskadecor's aluminium chains feature in two new projects: a Kengo Kuma installation in Antoni Gaudí's Casa Batlló and the largest shopping centre in The Netherlands. More about Kriskadecor chain curtains installed on a grand scale in new projects by Kengo Kuma and MVSA
Dezeen promotion: Swedish designer Alexander Lervik has collaborated with local manufacturer Aritco to create an elevator with a clear glass shaft that allows its customisable interior to become a feature in the home. More about Aritco reimagines domestic elevator as "expressive design element" with Aritco HomeLift
Dezeen promotion: German carmaker Opel has launched an electric Sustainable Urban Mobility vehicle that aims to bridge the gap between car and scooter and can be driven by people as young as 15. More about Opel launches Rocks-e to bring "electric mobility to everyone"
Dezeen promotion: registration is now open for the inaugural Build for Life conference, organised by window manufacturer Velux to address climate-related challenges for the construction industry. More about Register free to attend the Velux Build for Life conference
Dezeen promotion: architect Antonio Citterio's fitness equipment collection Personal Line for Technogym was created to be placed "in the most beautiful spaces" of people's homes. More about Antonio Citterio designs Personal Line fitness equipment for Technogym
Dezeen promotion: Swiss watch brand Rado has teamed up with designers around the world to create special editions of its True Square watch. Here we round up five of them. More about Five special editions of Rado's True Square ceramic watch
Dezeen promotion: Salon Art + Design takes place in November, making it the "first major design fair to take place in New York since 2019". Dezeen readers can receive a 20 per cent discount on their ticket. More about Salon Art + Design fair presents collectible art and design in New York
Dezeen promotion: curator Hans Ulrich Obrist and other industry experts came together to discuss the ways in which architecture and design can be utilised to create restorative spaces that improve mental wellbeing. More about Therme Art's Basel talk examines architecture's potential to improve mental health
Dezeen promotion: Zaha Hadid Architects, BIG, HOK and Foster + Partners are among the architectural practices giving presentations at Build: Architecture 2021, an event exploring innovative uses of real-time rendering. More about Build: Architecture 2021 online event to explore frontiers of real-time 3D rendering
Dezeen promotion: as part of Valencia's designation as World Design Capital 2022, the team is launching a map to document the creative spaces throughout Spain's third-largest city. More about Valencia to launch Design Map as part of the World Design Capital 2022
Dezeen promotion: facade manufacturer Equitone has launched Lunara, a fibre cement material designed to appear like the surface of the moon. More about Equitone develops facade material Lunara that "evokes the moon's cratered landscape"
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Arper has presented a selection of contemporary lounge chairs for the home and office on Dezeen Showroom, including a semi-spherical bowl chair and minimalist armchairs designed for the circular economy. More about Enveloping lounge chairs and lightweight office chairs from Arper feature on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen promotion: landscape designer Thomas Hoblyn has created a Secret Garden-inspired show garden featuring a hand-carved oak screen and walls textured with Armourcoat limestone render. More about Thomas Hoblyn creates Chelsea Flower Show garden with textured walls and wooden screen
Dezeen promotion: Parsons School of Design offers 19 master's programmes that intend to equip students with the interdisciplinary tools needed to redesign the future. More about Parsons School of Design's master's degree programmes aim to redesign the future
Dezeen promotion: property developer Salboy has unveiled plans to convert the Victorian arches under the former Manchester Central railway station into luxury facilities for a new residential tower. More about Salboy to create swimming pool and spa in Victorian arches under Manchester Central
Dezeen promotion: German bathroom brand Kaldewei has launched Superplan Zero, a shower surface that can be accessed from three sides but still integrates seamlessly with the surrounding floor. More about Kaldewei opens up the shower with surface designed by Werner Aisslinger
Dezeen promotion: Byron Bay rug company Tigmi Trading has released its first in-house-designed rug collection informed by brutalist architecture. More about Tigmi Trading designs rug collection that takes cues from brutalist architecture
Dezeen promotion: Danish design brand Vola has stepped outside the bathroom with its latest product, a minimalist hand sanitiser. More about Vola brings elegance to hand sanitising with the RS11 dispenser
Dezeen promotion: packaging for children's pens and a make-up set designed to look like an egg carton are among the winners in the Packaging Design category of the 2021 iF Design Award. More about iF Design Award 2021 winners use packaging design to create engaging narratives
Dezeen promotion: the 2021 edition of SEGD Conference Experience Philadelphia provides a chance to explore experiential design through a three-day conference with a programme of workshops, talks and tours. More about The 2021 SEGD Conference Experience Philadelphia focusses on reconnecting, rethinking and refueling