Kave Home combines round shapes and natural materials for outdoor furniture collection
Promotion: furniture brand Kave Home has launched a series of tables, chairs, sun loungers and sofas designed to elevate outdoor spaces and provide relaxing places to sit and dine. More
Kaolin x Taubmans Collaboration tile collection by Kaolin Surfaces
Dezeen Showroom: Australian paint brand Taubmans and tile maker Kaolin Surfaces have combined their expertise to produce a collection of tiles with a paint-like finish. More
Go-To upholstery fabrics by Carnegie Fabrics
Dezeen Showroom: American brand Carnegie Fabrics has curated a selection of its best textiles into the Go-To collection, including fabrics designed for upholstery. More
James Dyson Award 2024 opens for entries
Promotion: the James Dyson Foundation is inviting design students and recent graduates who are "problem-solvers, not grandstanders" to enter its annual James Dyson Award. More
Istituto Marangoni London's "supportive environment" made me a better designer says Marc Sweeney
Dezeen promotion: product designer Marc Sweeney says that the small classes and "nurturing" environment of Istituto Marangoni London gave him the confidence to start his own studio. More
Concrete panels by Rieder wrap pixelated Van B housing in Munich
Promotion: architect Ben van Berkel has created an apartment block in Munich featuring a pixelated exterior clad in ivory-hued concrete panels made by manufacturer Rieder. More
Colourful taps by Roca and Inma Bermúdez reference Mediterranean homes
Promotion: Spanish bathroom brand Roca and designer Inma Bermúdez have given taps a colourful makeover with their award-winning Nu collection influenced by Mediterranean architecture. More
Wave II pendant lighting collection by Curiousa
Dezeen Showroom: British lighting brand Curiousa has released its inventive Wave II collection – a sequel to its earlier series of pendant lights combining glass elements in different shapes and colours. More
The 50 most powerful women in architecture and design
Today is International Women's Day and to celebrate, we've compiled a list of the 50 most influential women in architecture and design. More
Curve Cluster chandelier by Front for Zero Lighting
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish design duo Front has created an organically-shaped chandelier for lighting brand Zero Lighting, which can be used alone or combined to form a striking lighting arrangement. More
Modulyss' carpet tiles aim to "foster an environment of comfort and inclusion"
Promotion: Belgium-based flooring design company Modulyss has created a range of carpet tiles that aim to aid in the design of interiors that consider inclusivity and neurodiversity. More
"Trend-forward" stone and wood patterns decorate Formica's 2024 Living Impressions Collection
Promotion: Formica Corporation has launched a collection of versatile surfaces that reference current trends in interior design and were informed by customer research. More
Norman Foster and Holcim develop modular housing unit for displaced communities
Promotion: the Norman Foster Foundation has collaborated with building materials company Holcim to develop the Essential Homes Project, a concrete-wrapped modular housing concept for displaced people. More
Noon Slate bathtub by Acquabella
Dezeen Showroom: made by Spanish bathroom brand Acquabella, the Noon Slate bathtub is designed to deliver maximum style and comfort in a choice of over 2,000 colours. More
New Marquina Bamboo Finish by Antolini
Dezeen Showroom: Italian stone brand Antolini has developed an original surface texture for its stone that it calls Bamboo, named for its pattern of dense rods. More
Ten architecture projects by Toronto Metropolitan University students
Dezeen School Shows: a project that proposes a new aquatics and community centre in Hamilton, Canada is included in Dezeen's latest school show by Toronto Metropolitan University. More
Ten city and landscape design projects by the University of Bologna
Dezeen School Shows: a project that turns urban wasteland into public gardens is included in this School Show by students at the University of Bologna in Italy. More
Four tips for successful narrative placemaking from Era-co
Promotion: narrative not built environment is the key to making a place "sticky" says Era-co global director Steven Cornwell who shared his insights into placemaking with Dezeen. More
Gemini Laboratory holds first design awards competition
Promotion: co-creation platform Gemini Laboratory has partnered with Dezeen to launch its first architecture and design competition, which invites entrants to "create an entirely new worldview". More
Five business management and entrepreneurship courses for designers
Dezeen Courses: we've rounded up five courses that aim to equip designers with the skills they need to excel in business and hone their entrepreneurship. More