Nature Inspired electrical switches by Focus SB
Dezeen Showroom: British brand Focus SB has created the Nature Inspired range of switches and sockets with a distinctive liquid metal finish. More
Ten fashion, architecture and design projects from Hong Kong Design Institute students
A fashion collection inspired by 1970s clubbing culture and a project that imagines humans with crustacean exoskeletons are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the Hong Kong Design Institute. More
Foil tile collection by Ceramiche Refin interprets the appearance of natural metals
Dezeen promotion: Italian porcelain tile manufacturer Ceramiche Refin has unveiled a collection that authentically references metallic surfaces. More
Distressed Carpet by Talk Carpet
Dezeen Showroom: Talk Carpet took inspiration from the crumbling buildings of Antigua to design this flooring, which has a pattern evoking cracks and cobblestones. More
French Door Refrigerator Freezer by Fisher & Paykel
Dezeen Showroom: designed to sit flush with kitchen cabinetry, Fisher & Paykel's latest refrigerator features flat French doors with recessed handles and the option of a matt black finish. More
The American University in Dubai spotlights 14 student architecture projects
A residential building typology that challenges Dubai's standalone towers and a community hub that connects a neighbourhood via sport are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at The American University in Dubai. More
London South Bank University spotlights 18 student architecture projects
A concrete playground for children and a bankers' hub where the public can learn about the financial world are included in Deezen's latest school show by students at London South Bank University. More
Ten textile design projects by Lucerne School of Art and Design students
A textile shopping channel and garments that draw attention to the issue of female sexual harassment are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the Lucerne School of Art and Design. More
Grace tiles by Gayafores
Dezeen Showroom: influenced by the classic deco tiles of Barcelona, the Grace tiles by Gayafores feature a repeating pattern that suits contemporary interiors. More
First Masterpieces collection by Ilse Crawford and Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
Dezeen Showroom: Carl Hansen & Son has collaborated with Ilse Crawford to rerelease five chairs by midcentury Danish designer Hans J Wegner in a range of earthy colours. More
Manchester School of Architecture spotlights 11 student projects
A project exploring whether dreams could influence the design process in architecture and a "vertical village" that adapts to rising sea levels are included in our latest school show by students at the Manchester School of Architecture. More
Eight design objects from Lucerne School of Art and Design students
A chair made from agricultural waste and mycelium, and a bed that adapts to a child as they grow are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the Lucerne School of Art and Design. More
Siemens' NX visualisation software helps "deliver better products faster and more efficiently"
Dezeen promotion: the NX Render from Siemens Digital Industries Software allows designers to quickly visualise how products will look and function before they are made. More
Unit kitchen by Aspekt Office for Reform
Dezeen Showroom: Copenhagen-based kitchen brand Reform has launched Unit, a "kitchen-come-home office" designed by local studio Aspekt Office. More
Scandinavian design informs Forbo Flooring's Tessera Struktur 1 carpet tile
Dezeen promotion: UK flooring manufacturer Forbo Flooring said it wanted to capture the "simple and stripped back style" of Scandinavian design in its latest carpet tile offering. More
Lucerne School of Art and Design spotlights three students' jewellery design projects
Jewellery designed to enhance people's connection with dogs, glasses that improve with age and a jewellery prototype that resists facial recognition technology are included in our latest school show by students at the Lucerne School of Art and Design More
Bloom lighting collection by Shakúff
Dezeen Showroom: the Bloom lighting range by Shakúff references the "metamorphosis" that flowers undergo when they blossom. More
First episode of Braun's Good Design Masterclass with Ilse Crawford explores "simple design"
Spoons, toilets and Enzo Mari's Sedia 1 chair are among the simple designs celebrated by Ilse Crawford in her first Good Design Masterclass for Braun, published here as part of Dezeen's collaboration with the brand. More
Bathyscafocus fireplace by Focus
Dezeen Showroom: French fireplace manufacturer Focus has created a suspended and rotating fireplace with a closed hearth porthole.
Circus Wood chair by Edits
Dezeen Showroom: Vancouver design studio Edits has created a dining chair that offers an updated version of the archetypal mid-century modern wooden chair. More