Knotted by Judith van den Boom and Sharon Geschiere
The shape of theses vases by designers Judith van den Boom and Sharon Geschiere was derived from knotted rubber tubing. More about Knotted by Judith van den Boom and Sharon Geschiere
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Sunflower Seeds 2010 by Ai Weiwei
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has covered the floor of the Turbine Hall at Tate Modern in London with more than 100 million individually handmade replica sunflower seeds. More about Sunflower Seeds 2010 by Ai Weiwei
Blasted Vase and Side Table by Kai Linke
Frankfurt designer Kai Linke has created a series of vases and side tables by sand-blasting timber to enhance the texture of the grain then casting the resulting shapes in ceramic. More about Blasted Vase and Side Table by Kai Linke
Ovale by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Alessi
French designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have created a collection of tableware for Italian brand Alessi. More about Ovale by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Alessi
Funnel Vase by Roger Arquer
London designer Roger Arquer has designed this vase with a funnel protruding from the side so that the water to be changed without removing the flowers. More about Funnel Vase by Roger Arquer
Slim Cup by Sharona Merlin
Here is another project from the Shenkar College of Engineering and Design, this time Israeli student Sharona Merlin has designed a flattened cup and saucer. More about Slim Cup by Sharona Merlin
Flying City Tableware by Carsten Höller for Nymphenburg
Belgian artist Carsten Höller has created a set of tableware for Porcelain manufacturer Nymphenburg, depicting the iconic Flying City project by the late Russian architect Georgy Krutikov. More about Flying City Tableware by Carsten Höller for Nymphenburg
Torreagüera Vivienda Atresada by Xpiral
Spanish architect Javier Peña of Xpiral has completed two houses in Murcia, Spain, with the lower volume built from stacked ceramic wine racks. More about Torreagüera Vivienda Atresada by Xpiral
Essent Energy heating plant by Bonnema
Architectural photographer Gerard van Beek shares his photographs of a heating plant in the Netherlands by Dutch architects Bonnema. More about Essent Energy heating plant by Bonnema
Jolly Project by Ian McIntyre
Royal College of Art graduate Ian McIntyre presented his range of tableware at the graduate show last month, including these cups intended for Chai tea. More about Jolly Project by Ian McIntyre
Tafelstukken by Daphna Isaacs and Laurens Manders
DMY Berlin 2010: these oak and ceramic centrepieces by Eindhoven designers Daphna Isaacs and Laurens Manders were one of three winning projects at the DMY Awards, announced in Berlin on Saturday. More about Tafelstukken by Daphna Isaacs and Laurens Manders
The Skullmate by Luke Twigger
UK designer Luke Twigger has created a range of skull-shaped containers with cushions for brains. More about The Skullmate by Luke Twigger
Story lamp by Skar+Vidal
Norwegian designers Vibeke Skar and Ida Noemi Vidal presented ceramic pendant lights with embossed surfaces in the Ventura Lambrate district of Milan last month. More about Story lamp by Skar+Vidal
Reversed Volumes by Mischer’Traxler
Milan 2010: Viennese designers Mischer'Traxler presented a collection of bowls cast from vegetables in Milan last month. More about Reversed Volumes by Mischer’Traxler
Austrian pavilion at Shanghai Expo 2010 by SPAN and Zeytinoglu
Shanghai Expo 2010: Here are some photos of the completed Austrian pavilion by Viennese architects SPAN and Zeytinoglu, which opens at Shanghai Expo 2010 this weekend. More about Austrian pavilion at Shanghai Expo 2010 by SPAN and Zeytinoglu
Baum by Study O Portable
Milan 2010: London design studio Study O Portable presented a set of bangles made of layers of ceramic resin in Milan earlier this month. More about Baum by Study O Portable
5 O'Clock Chair by Nika Zupanc for Moooi
Milan 2010: Slovenian designer Nika Zupanc presented a chair decorated with rose patterns in Milan earlier this month. More about 5 O'Clock Chair by Nika Zupanc for Moooi
Zuiderzee Settings by Kiki van Eijk
Milan 2010: Eindhoven designer Kiki van Eijk presents a collection of wooden furniture with ceramic drawers for the Zuiderzee Museum at the Ventura Lambrate district in Milan this week. More about Zuiderzee Settings by Kiki van Eijk
Nomu by Lee West for Eno
Paris designer Lee West has designed an extra-tall teapot that has no handle but instead has a removable cork sleeve to stop you burning your hands. More about Nomu by Lee West for Eno
Zouhria by Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas Architects
More from Italian design brand Alessi: here are a couple of images showing a ceramic vase by Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas Architects. More about Zouhria by Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas Architects