With entry-level design jobs receiving hundreds of applications per opening, Cajsa Carlson explores whether there's simply an oversupply of aspiring designers as part of our Performance Review series. More about Are there too many designers?
Dezeen Showroom: this cocooning lounge chair was created by British industrial designer Benjamin Hubert and his studio Layer for Spanish furniture brand Andreu World. More about Calma lounge chair by Layer for Andreu World
British industrial designer Benjamin Hubert has joined Dezeen Awards 2025 as a judge. Here he picks five key projects that best represent his approach to brand, product and digital design. More about "I became a designer because I love solving problems" says Benjamin Hubert
A rainwater collecting tower and a garment that adapts to climate extremes are among the futuristic prototypes developed by Benjamin Hubert's studio Layer for a Milan design week exhibition marking the firm's 10th birthday. More about Layer anniversary exhibition uses traditional craft to present "provocative vision for the future"
Interior designer Ilse Crawford, designers Teo Yang and Benjamin Hubert and architect Olajumoke Adenowo will judge this year's Dezeen Awards. More about Ilse Crawford, Teo Yang and Benjamin Hubert named as Dezeen Awards 2025 judges
British design studio Layer has devised prototypes of three futuristic internet routers, including one with the ability to host Star Wars-style holographic video chats, in a project with Deutsche Telekom. More about Layer puts creative twist on Wi-Fi router in three designs for Deutsche Telekom
British design studio Layer has aimed to bring sustainability to mattress design in a collaboration with Chinese start-up Mazzu, creating a modular, foamless product made up of textile-covered springs. More about Layer rethinks bed design with foamless and disassemblable Mazzu mattress
Benjamin Hubert's studio Layer has worked with US start-up Croft to design a system of products for retrofitting vehicles to run on green hydrogen. More about Layer designs Croft system to power vehicles with hydrogen
Design studio Layer has collaborated with tech brand Ledger and designer Tony Fadell to produce Ledger Stax, a screen-wrapped, credit card-sized device for storing cryptocurrency and NFTs. More about Layer designs Ledger Stax hardware wallet for storing cryptocurrency
Benjamin Hubert's studio Layer has developed a concept for an edibles subscription service that would deliver sweets and teas laced with tiny doses of hallucinogenic drugs, in anticipation of a future where the substances are legalised. More about Layer imagines "unexpected" edibles for microdosing psychedelics
Benjamin Hubert's studio Layer has designed a concept electric bike called Pendler that aims to tackle all the pain points of urban commuting. More about Layer aims to create ultimate commuter e-bike with Pendler
Designer Benjamin Hubert has collaborated with Deutsche Telekom Design to create a conceptual collection of connected home devices that take cues from residential interiors, which were presented during Milan design week. More about Benjamin Hubert designs "highly human" smart devices that invite touch
In this video produced by Dezeen for Prostoria, designer Benjamin Hubert explains how his sofa systems for the Croatian furniture brand are designed to be used in both domestic and workplace interiors. More about Benjamin Hubert's sofa systems for Prostoria "tackle hybrid living and hybrid work"
Design studio Layer has created LightVision, a headset unveiled at Design Miami during Miami art week that uses an LED light matrix to turn nature videos into biomorphic patterns to help users meditate. More about Layer launches LightVision headset to enable "powerful meditation"
Leading design brands need to stop valuing affordability over sustainability or risk becoming obsolete, according to Layer founder Benjamin Hubert. More about Design brands have to prioritise sustainability "or they die" says Benjamin Hubert
Dezeen teamed up with Andreu World for a live talk with British industrial designer Benjamin Hubert, who features in a new book by the Spanish furniture brand about how designers work.
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Benjamin Hubert's studio Layer has designed a new speaker for Bang & Olufsen to deliver high-performance audio in a small and subtle format. More about Layer creates slim Beosound Emerge bookshelf speaker for Bang & Olufsen
Dezeen Showroom: outdoor furniture company Allermuir has launched Crop, a colourful collection of chairs and stools designed by Benjamin Hubert of London-based studio Layer. More about Crop outdoor seating by Benjamin Hubert for Allermuir
Benjamin Hubert's studio Layer has designed tactile packaging, a layered fabric face mask and the overall branding for Never Go Alone, a collection that aims to help protect against the coronavirus. More about Benjamin Hubert creates packaging and branding for wellness brand Never Go Alone
Dezeen Showroom: British industrial designer Benjamin Hubert has designed the aluminium Hula 46 bar stool, which comes in 10 colours, for Andreu World. More about Hula 46 bar stool by Benjamin Hubert for Andreu World