Modus carpet tiles by Modulyss
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
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Design Week South Africa aims to "grow pride" in local design
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
AirPot inflatable toilet enables "convenient and responsible" pooing on hikes
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
Casalgrande Padana's Aquatio collection makes porcelain stoneware "the true star of the bathroom"
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"
RePit is a 3D printing filament made from leftover date pits
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
John Pawson designs cashmere collection "based on embedded architectural narratives"
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"
Japanese food replicas "trigger your memory and stimulate your appetite"
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"
Pelata wooden toys are "slayers of awkward silences"
Finnish Design Shop has unveiled a collection of open-ended wooden toys during Helsinki Design Week, created in collaboration with different Nordic designers to mark the retailer's 20th anniversary. More about Pelata wooden toys are "slayers of awkward silences"
Huawei releases "first-ever" triple-foldable phone
Chinese tech giant Huawei has launched its Mate XT Ultimate Design smartphone, a folding phone that can transform into a 10.2-inch tablet. More about Huawei releases "first-ever" triple-foldable phone
Pearson Lloyd reveals 10 "well-made" design objects from LDF exhibition
Pearson Lloyd founders Luke Pearson and Tom Lloyd have curated the London Design Festival exhibition Well Made to explore what this term means in today's world. In a Dezeen exclusive, they highlight 10 objects from the show. More about Pearson Lloyd reveals 10 "well-made" design objects from LDF exhibition
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Dezeen Agenda features a space-themed Lego set by Pharrell Williams
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features the Over the Moon Lego set designed by Pharrell Williams. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features a space-themed Lego set by Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams creates space-themed Lego set to make players "feel seen and empowered"
Producer Pharrell Williams has unveiled the Over the Moon Lego set, including a gold-hued spacecraft and Lego's widest range of customisable minifigure skin tones. More about Pharrell Williams creates space-themed Lego set to make players "feel seen and empowered"
SWNA designs "cute" rubbish bins for Seoul Metropolitan Government
South Korean design studio SWNA has created a set of rubbish bins for use in Seoul's public spaces, featuring friendly rounded forms and animal ears on the lids. More about SWNA designs "cute" rubbish bins for Seoul Metropolitan Government
IKEA turns classic blue shopping bag into portable pillow
Swedish furniture brand IKEA has recreated its recognisable Frakta carrier bag as a "huggable" padded shopper called Resten, which can be used as a pillow while on the go. More about IKEA turns classic blue shopping bag into portable pillow
Material & Memory exhibition responds to "raw materiality" of Brinkburn Priory and Manor
Tutors and researchers from Northumbria University have filled a derelict manor house, nestled in a curve of the River Coquet in Northumberland, with objects informed by the site's rich history and materiality. More about Material & Memory exhibition responds to "raw materiality" of Brinkburn Priory and Manor
"The role of smartphones in contemporary life feels increasingly stupid"
Smartphone design has been getting worse and worse while the industry itself has become an environmental and humanitarian nightmare, writes Phineas Harper. More about "The role of smartphones in contemporary life feels increasingly stupid"
Teenage Engineering releases "world's first medieval electronic instrument"
Swedish tech company Teenage Engineering has developed a beat machine that allows users to create their own medieval-style music by combining samples of lutes, hurdy-gurdies and "rowdy peasants". More about Teenage Engineering releases "world's first medieval electronic instrument"
Seven portable AI devices that attempt to give shape to a new technology
Following the recent launch of a necklace wearable that provides AI friendship, here are seven products that are trying to imagine the future of hardware for artificial intelligence. More about Seven portable AI devices that attempt to give shape to a new technology
Kacper Motyka designs cylindrical sex-centred furniture for "elevating intimate experiences"
Designer Kacper Motyka has developed Chairie, an adaptable piece of furniture that was informed by the work of designer Verner Panton and features a three-cylinder design that aims to enhance sexual experiences. More about Kacper Motyka designs cylindrical sex-centred furniture for "elevating intimate experiences"
Ini Archibong designs packaging for Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre's Gin & Juice
A hand-drawn lowrider features on the packaging of Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre's premixed drinks brand, envisioned by designer Ini Archibong to "encapsulate the spirit" of 1990s West Coast hip hop. More about Ini Archibong designs packaging for Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre's Gin & Juice