Dezeen Showroom: British heritage and engineering are put in the spotlight with the Chapter Two shower thermostat, part of a new collection by tapware brand Studio Ore. More about Chapter Two shower thermostat by Studio Ore
The eighth edition of Designart Tokyo took place across the Japanese capital with nearly 120 exhibitions presenting furniture, lighting and accessories as well as art projects, interiors, technology and some fashion. More about Six highlights from Designart Tokyo 2024
Australian designer Tom Fereday has collaborated with Tasmanian audio brand Pitt & Giblin to create the Cast speaker, clad almost entirely in marine-grade aluminium. More about Tom Fereday unveils metal speaker designed to be "celebrated not hidden"
Dezeen Showroom: bathroom hardware brand Studio Ore has blended Britain's past and present in the Chapter Two wall-mounted basin tap, part of collection drawing inspiration from Victorian design. More about Chapter Two wall-mounted tap by Studio Ore
An udder-like battery charging system and cosmetics made from byproducts of the wine industry were among the product designs exhibited at Seoul Design 2024. More about Six eclectic innovations that embody Seoul Design 2024
Dezeen Showroom: a range of slimline, minimalistic storage created by a Danish kitchen brand is among nine new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Wardrobes and storage by Reform among nine new products on Dezeen Showroom
Japanese product design group LIXIL has launched a fold-away bathtub at Designart Tokyo, cut from a single piece of waterproof textile that can be hung up like a hammock or stowed away "according to your mood". More about Bathtope is a foldable bathtub that mimics origami
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Bestile has created a tile with a handcrafted look, a glossy sheen to its surface and metallic details. More about Musa tiles by Bestile
Dezeen Showroom: American brand Pallas Textiles has collaborated with design studio Limn & Loom to create the In Good Company fabric collection woven from recycled plastic yarn. More about In Good Company textile collection by Limn & Loom for Pallas Textiles
Dezeen Showroom: Danish company Arturel has worked with textile brand Kvadrat and designer Nital Patel on Dune, an acoustic panel collection with a serene aesthetic. More about Dune acoustic panel collection by Arturel
A screenless smartphone alternative powered by artificial intelligence, the Humane AI Pin was savaged by critics but designers should not make the mistake of dismissing it entirely, writes Abb-d Taiyo. More about "The 'worst product ever' has a lot to admire"
Dezeen Showroom: a collection of colourful glazed tiles that are designed by the end user is among 13 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Tiles by Palet among 13 new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: from a modular seating system that connects using magnets to seating informed by skateboard ramps, the following workplace products listed on Dezeen Showroom enhance focus and wellbeing. More about Eleven productivity-inducing furnishings for workspaces
Dezeen Showroom: Belgian flooring brand Modulyss has created the Modus carpet tiles, a collection that it says is both unconventional and radiates timeless allure. More about Modus carpet tiles by Modulyss
There are complex challenges to stimulating the design scene in the most unequal country in the world, the founder of Design Week South Africa Margot Molyneux tells Dezeen in this interview. More about Design Week South Africa aims to "grow pride" in local design
Designer Kunrui Peng has developed a blow-up toilet that weighs less than one kilogram and can be carried on hikes to prevent human waste from spoiling the wilderness. More about AirPot inflatable toilet enables "convenient and responsible" pooing on hikes
Promotion: Italian surface manufacturer Casalgrande Padana has launched its first collection of bathroom furniture and accessories, including washbasins, shower trays and shelves. More about Casalgrande Padana's Aquatio collection makes porcelain stoneware "the true star of the bathroom"
Omani design collective Nawa has created a plastic-free filament for 3D printing using waste date seeds, which is on display at Dutch Design Week. More about RePit is a 3D printing filament made from leftover date pits
British designer John Pawson has collaborated with cashmere brand Oyuna on a collection of throws that draw on his design for the Lake Crossing in London's Kew Gardens. More about John Pawson designs cashmere collection "based on embedded architectural narratives"
Gleaming sushi and an "earthquake-proof burger" are among the hyperrealistic food models on display at Japan House London as part of the exhibition Looks Delicious! Exploring Japan's Food Replica Culture. More about Japanese food replicas "trigger your memory and stimulate your appetite"