Bedouin women create Irthi collection based on ancient Emirati crafts
The Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council has paired Bedouin craftswomen in the UAE with international artists to create items that can be sold to a global market. More
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"I want to present the opposite of what is commonly known as Swedish design" says Paola Bjäringer
Curator Paola Bjäringer has put together a collection of "un-Swedish" design, which was displayed at the London Design Fair as part of the exhibition Crossovers by digital gallery Adorno. More
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SilentLab unveils collection of standalone MicroOffices to shield workers from "excessive noise"
Dezeen promotion: SilentLab will be showcasing its range of self-contained private workspaces at this year's London Design Fair. More
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12 exhibitions, events and installations to take in at London Design Festival 2019
As London Design Festival approaches, Dezeen's Jennifer Hahn picks the 12 highlights to see and do during the week-long event, from a circular bamboo nest by architect Kengo Kuma to grow-it-yourself couture. More
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Keita Augstkalne's intravenous drip brings neglected houseplants back to life
Riga Design and Art School graduate Keita Augstkalne has developed an indoor watering system to revive plants that have been neglected by their busy owners. More
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Paperthin stool celebrates "the essence of the classic tin can"
The "desirable" aesthetic of a standard mass-produced tin can has informed the shape of this stool designed by Lennart and Lauren Leerdam. More
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Responsive Furniture expands and contracts according to users' needs
Design Academy Eindhoven graduates Christian Hammer Juhl and Jade Chan have created a series of whimsical furniture items that respond to people's changing requirements. More
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Five playful furniture and homeware designs from London Design Fair
Design reporter Gunseli Yalcinkaya picks out some of the most eye-catching furniture, lighting and homeware presented at this year's London Design Fair, including a lamp that resembles a long-necked bird and a double-mouthed vase. More
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Jonathan Saunders experiments with muted colours for latest rug collection
Fashion designer Jonathan Saunders has designed a collection of eight rugs, which mark a departure from the bright colours that the Scottish designer has become synonymous with. More
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Dutch designers create rugs using 3D printing, offcuts and a giant loom
Four studios are presenting very different floor coverings in a Dutch design showcase at London Design Festival, demonstrating a range of innovative techniques and technologies. More
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Charlotte Kidger uses industrial waste to create colourful furniture
London-based designer Charlotte Kidger gives new life to polyurethane foam dust by turning it into multi-coloured pieces of furniture. More
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Rio Kobayashi bases colourful furniture on traditional game Mikado
London designer Rio Kobayashi has reinterpreted the colourful markings found on Mikado pick-up sticks as a pattern for his new East West furniture collection. More
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Zuza Mengham encases British lichens within Jesmonite sculptures
London-based artist and designer Zuza Mengham has created a series of five angular sculptures made from mulched British lichens and Jesmonite. More
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Swedish Design Moves brings country's creativity and craft heritage to London Design Fair
Dezeen promotion: selected design studios from Sweden will showcase their work at this year's London Design Fair, as part of a new four-year initiative called Swedish Design Moves. More
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London Design Fair 2017 will showcase projects from Europe, Asia and North America
Dezeen promotion: a pavilion by US designers, an exhibition of British craft and a showcase of design from South Korea's capital are among the wide range of exhibitions that will feature at this year's London Design Fair in September. More
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Norway, India and Switzerland among countries presenting at London Design Fair 2016
Dezeen promotion: this year's London Design Fair will feature 15 country pavilions, 250 independent designers and 200 global brands (+ slideshow). More
