Last week, IKEA's design innovation lab Space10 announced it was closing its doors after ten years of operating. Here, Dezeen has highlighted ten of its key research projects. More about Ten key projects by research and innovation lab Space10
IKEA's design research lab Space10 is set to close its doors, stating that it has "achieved what we initially set out to accomplish". More about Space10 to close after 10 years of driving innovation at IKEA
With IKEA turning 80 this year, Dezeen spoke to its global design managers Eva Lilja Löwenhielm and Johan Ejdemo about AI, working with external designers and why it remains a "unique low-price brand". More about Mass production "a possibility to drive progress and change" say IKEA design managers
The conversation of sustainability is at the forefront of design but there is "still a long way to go" said designer Caroline Till at the Materials of Tomorrow symposium during 3 Days of Design. More about "We've got a bit of a crisis in the design industry" says Caroline Till
Swedish retailer IKEA marked its 80th anniversary at Milan design week with Assembling the Future Together, an immersive exhibition that charts the furniture company's history and addresses its future. More about IKEA reflects on "the past, the present and the future" of the home at Milan design week
Bold colours and prints can enhance interiors in the same way as architectural details, argues Rebekka Bay of lifestyle brand Marimekko in this interview. More about Printed textiles are "not just an accessory but something that can create a space" says Marimekko creative director
Promotion: as part of creative platform What Design Can Do's Make it Circular Challenge, four designers discuss circular design and the industry's responsibility to "radically redesign the world we live in". More about Designers discuss how the industry can "radically redesign the world" in Make it Circular Challenge
IKEA's research lab Space10 has developed a concept for connecting a physical furniture piece to an ever-evolving NFT tree, which "grows" through acts of care to incentivise people to keep, repair and recycle their belongings. More about Space10 proposes linking NFTs to furniture to encourage better care
Furniture company IKEA has donated its products and design services to create a series of refugee support centres in Eastern Europe, set up by the United Nations to offer aid and sanctuary to the most vulnerable groups displaced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. More about IKEA designs "safe spaces" for children and at-risk refugees fleeing Ukraine
A discussion with IKEA and H&M about their "ideas factory" Atelier100 is among the events featured in this video of yesterday's IKEA Festival highlights, which Dezeen is publishing as part of our partnership with IKEA during Milan design week. More about Highlights from IKEA Festival yesterday include discussion with IKEA and H&M on their "ideas factory" project to support local designers
A discussion with Swedish DJ Axel Boman on his relationship with IKEA and a performance by musician Jamie XX feature in this video of yesterday's IKEA Festival highlights, which Dezeen is publishing as part of our partnership with IKEA during Milan design week. More about Highlights from IKEA Festival yesterday include Swedish House Mafia collection launch
A range of talks and videos that explore the role of design in addressing global migration and displacement are among the events taking place today as part of IKEA Festival, which Dezeen is partnering with during Milan design week. More about Documentaries exploring design's role in addressing global migration feature today at IKEA festival
A discussion with designer Ilse Crawford on her fragrance collection and editor of Us and Our Planet book Maisie Skidmore feature in this video of yesterday's highlights from IKEA Festival, which Dezeen is publishing as part of our partnership with IKEA during Milan design week. More about Highlights from IKEA Festival yesterday include Ilse Crawford talk and Sabine Marcelis collection launch
The launch of a home furnishing range designed for creating and listening to music by Swedish House Mafia is one of the highlights on the third day of IKEA Festival, which Dezeen is partnering with during Milan design week. More about Swedish House Mafia and IKEA product launch and talks feature today at IKEA Festival
An installation exploring life at home and a talk about the future of design feature in this video of highlights from yesterday at IKEA Festival, which Dezeen is publishing as part of our partnership with the brand during Milan design week. More about Highlights from IKEA Festival yesterday include an exploration of the Ögonblick installation and new home fragrance launch from Ilse Crawford
A discussion exploring atmospheric lighting to mark the launch of a new Sabine Marcelis collection and the reveal of IKEA's new print range in collaboration with Marimekko are some of the highlights on the second day of IKEA Festival, which Dezeen is partnering with during Milan design week. More about Sabine Marcelis and Marimekko product launches and talks feature today at IKEA Festival
Dezeen has captured an Instagram reel for IKEA showcasing the Swedish retailer's IKEA Festival of events, exhibitions and product reveals during Milan design week. More about IKEA Festival at Milan design week captured in Dezeen video
Designer Ilse Crawford opens the second day of IKEA Festival during Milan design week with a talk about humanistic design and the launch of her new home fragrance range. More about Ilse Crawford talk and home fragrance launch feature at IKEA Festival today
Dezeen has teamed up with IKEA for its six-day IKEA Festival during Milan design week, which includes exhibitions, installations and talks alongside the Swedish furniture brand's latest product launches. More about IKEA Festival at Milan design week to explore "life at home and beyond"
Dezeen is partnering with a host of international brands on talks and videos throughout Milan design week, including Swedish furniture company IKEA, luxury kitchen appliances brand Gaggenau and design brand Moooi. More about Dezeen teams up with IKEA, Gaggenau, Moooi and more for Milan design week