British architect David Chipperfield has offered his take on the classic Italian coffee maker invented by Alfonso Bialetti in the 1930s. More about David Chipperfield redesigns the classic Moka espresso maker for Alessi
Swiss designer Reto Togni has developed a cling-film-like temporary window to make damaged houses in conflict zones habitable. More about Instant Windows offers quick fix for houses in war zones
Mexico City design studio Davidpompa has rounded porous volcanic stone into spheres for its latest lighting collection. More about Davidpompa's Origo light contrasts rough volcanic rock balls and glass bulbs
A throne-like desk chair and a sofa for fantasising on are among pieces launching as the second part of Ini Archibong's collection for furniture brand Sé. More about Sé previews monolithic Below the Heavens furniture series by Ini Archibong
Japanese designer Rikako Nagashima looked to ink stains on printer paper when creating this abstract curtain collection for Kinnasand that addresses the problem of waste. More about Rikako Nagashima designs SCRAP_CMYK curtain collection for Kinnasand
Italian designer Nicola Golfari has created a series of household objects that make everyday tasks easier for people with disabilities, including a folding shower seat and a tilting mirror. More about Nicola Golfari designs Lifetools objects for people with or without disabilities
Precious metals and fabrics such as cashmere and silk feature in a 150-piece lifestyle collection by Hong Kong architect André Fu, that will launch at Milan design week. More about André Fu to release expansive homeware collection
Furniture, lamps and jewellery by designers from Norway, which demonstrate sustainable design and the circular economy, will be displayed at an exhibition called Join at this year's Milan design week. More about Circular design to be showcased at Norwegian Presence in Milan
Designer Tom Dixon is opening a restaurant and showroom called The Manzoni in Milan, allowing his brand to "forget being temporary and build something permanent" in the city. More about Tom Dixon to open permanent Milan restaurant and showroom The Manzoni
The ongoing uncertainty over Brexit is causing havoc with UK furniture brands' preparations for Milan design week, which starts 10 days after the country is due to leave the European Union. More about Brexit uncertainty causes problems for British furniture brands ahead of Milan design week
Italian architect Beatrice Bonzanigo has unveiled her patented design for Casa Ojalá, a micro home that is transportable, adaptable and off-grid. More about Beatrice Bonzanigo to present mobile off-grid home at Milan design week
Dezeen promotion: Ventura Projects has announced the return of its Future and Centrale exhibitions to Milan design week, where it will display the latest works from emerging and established studios and brands including Lavazza, Gufram, Lensvelt and Modular. More about Ventura Future and Ventura Centrale return to this year's Milan design week
Nendo's Oki Sato has designed a series of cast glass chairs for Venetian brand WonderGlass, which feature a U-shaped base formed by the effects of gravity on molten glass. More about Nendo lets gravity shape its Melt furniture collection for WonderGlass
Dezeen promotion: Ventura Projects is looking for designers to exhibit in the second edition of Ventura Future, a showcase of designers tackling world issues, at next year's Milan design week. More about Call for entries to Ventura Future 2019 exhibition in Milan
Writer Gianluigi Ricuperati, Studio Nucleo's Piergiorgio Robino and Driade CEO Giuseppe Di Nuccio explain why they created a collection of 3D-printed furniture for the moon in this movie Dezeen produced for Driade. More about Driade creates Moon Mission installation to prove it is "more than just a design brand"
Belgian designer Charlotte Jonckheer has created two side tables with stone tops supported by curved recycled paper and stone dust legs. More about Charlotte Jonckheer makes side tables from recycled paper and stone dust
Patricia Urquiola has created a daybed and side table for Spanish textile brand Gan, with its roots in 16th-century India. More about Patricia Urquiola celebrates Mughal culture with Garden Layers outdoor furniture
Arnhem-based designers Visser & Meijwaard drew upon their Dutch heritage to create these matt black vessels for German design brand Pulpo. More about Visser & Meijwaard create black vessels inspired by traditional Dutch cabinets
Argentinian designer Agustina Bottoni has created a trio of cocktail glasses called Calici Milanesi, which recall the form the design of a Milanese villa built in the 1930s. More about Agustina Bottoni creates cocktail glasses based on Milanese architecture
Kengo Kuma and Daan Roosegaarde are among the architects and designers presenting proposals to tackle air pollution, in this movie Dezeen filmed for Dassault Systèmes. More about Dassault Systèmes presents pollution-absorbing architecture by Kengo Kuma and Daan Roosegaarde