Be.e electric scooter by Waarmakers
Dutch product design agency Waarmakers have designed a prototype electric scooter with a body made from compressed plants (+ movie). More about Be.e electric scooter by Waarmakers
"Storage is disappearing from offices" - Erwan Bouroullec
In this movie filmed at Clerkenwell Design Week, French designer Erwan Bouroullec tells Dezeen he believes offices need new dividing systems now there is much less storage for paper and books. More about "Storage is disappearing from offices" - Erwan Bouroullec
Plant Pregnancy by Alice Kim
This plastic maternity vest by design graduate Alice Kim allows people to carry young plants like babies (+ movie). More about Plant Pregnancy by Alice Kim
"We never use strong colours for our tiles" - Patricia Urquiola
Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola talks to Dezeen about her new tile collection for Italian brand Mutina in this movie filmed at the Domus showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week. More about "We never use strong colours for our tiles" - Patricia Urquiola
Stair-Rover by Po-Chih Lai update
We spotted this stair-negotiating skateboard at ShowRCA 2012 and the accompanying movie became one of our most watched. One year on, its designer Po-Chih Lai has made a new film, updated the design and launched it on Kickstarter (+ movie). More about Stair-Rover by Po-Chih Lai update
"It is very difficult to build contemporary architecture in Italy"
Dezeen and MINI World Tour: in our final movie with Fabio Novembre in Milan, the architect and designer takes us to a new development in the Porta Nuova district of the city and explains why the project is so unusual in Italy. More about "It is very difficult to build contemporary architecture in Italy"
Movie: Quiet Motion installation by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
French designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec sent us this exclusive movie showing the spinning cork platforms of their Quiet Motion installation they presented in Milan in April. More about Movie: Quiet Motion installation by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Mooncake by +tongtong
Craters in these tables by Canadian studio +tongtong hold different parts of a meal, meaning you can eat your dinner directly off the tabletop (+ movie). More about Mooncake by +tongtong
"Milan design week is incredibly frustrating for visitors to navigate"
Dezeen and MINI World Tour: in our final movie from the MINI Paceman Garage in Milan, MINI head of design Anders Warming talks about the history of the original car and Max Fraser, deputy director of the London Design Festival, explains why he believes Milan needs to improve the visitor experience during its design week. More about "Milan design week is incredibly frustrating for visitors to navigate"
Competition: five signed copies of Tom Dixon's Dixonary book to be won
Competition: in this exclusive video interview, designer Tom Dixon talks about his new book Dixonary - and we have five signed copies to give away (+ movie). More about Competition: five signed copies of Tom Dixon's Dixonary book to be won
Alef magazine to launch in London
Dezeen promotion: a new magazine called Alef focussing on cultural topics in the Middle East will launch at the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in London this Saturday (+ movie). More about Alef magazine to launch in London
Making of Zaha Hadid's NOVA shoes for United Nude
This movie documents the manufacture of Zaha Hadid's ridged metallic shoes for United Nude and shows someone walking in them (a bit). More about Making of Zaha Hadid's NOVA shoes for United Nude
"There's never been a better time for New York design"
Dezeen and MINI World Tour: in our final movie from New York, design journalist Monica Khemsurov takes us to exhibitions around the Noho Design District and imparts an optimistic outlook for young designers in the city. More about "There's never been a better time for New York design"
Rattan Tunnel at Bacanalia by Natalia Ortega Gámez and Jose Thén
This woven rattan tunnel by Dominican designers Natalia Ortega Gámez and Jose Thén offered a secluded hangout at Caribbean music festival Bacanalia (+ movie). More about Rattan Tunnel at Bacanalia by Natalia Ortega Gámez and Jose Thén
"We designed a sofa that we would want in our own home"
In this movie filmed at Clerkenwell Design Week last month, BarberOsgerby's Jay Osgerby tells Dezeen that he wanted to design comfortable, understated sofas rather than statement pieces for their new collection for American furniture brand Knoll. More about "We designed a sofa that we would want in our own home"
"There's a real reason to invest in New York's design sector"
Dezeen and MINI World Tour: in our third report from New York, Willy Wong, chief creative officer for the city's marketing and tourism agency, introduces the new NYCxDesign festival and explains why the city is starting to put more money behind its design industries. More about "There's a real reason to invest in New York's design sector"
Living Food by Minsu Kim
This conceptual food by Royal College of Art graduate Minsu Kim would wriggle around on the plate and in your mouth (+ movie). More about Living Food by Minsu Kim
Espinar House by Miguel de Guzmán
A translucent plastic house in the woods is the location for a fantasy movie directed by Spanish architect Miguel de Guzmán that features a wolf, three bears and Little Red Riding Hood. More about Espinar House by Miguel de Guzmán
OP-jects by Bilge Nur Saltik
Royal College of Art graduate Bilge Nur Saltik has designed dimpled glassware that creates kaleidoscopic effects (+ movie). More about OP-jects by Bilge Nur Saltik
Synth[e]tech[e]cology by Chang-Yeob Lee
Royal College of Art graduate Chang-Yeob Lee has developed a concept to transform the BT Tower in London into a pollution-harvesting high rise (+ movie). More about Synth[e]tech[e]cology by Chang-Yeob Lee