Nir Meiri makes sustainable lamps from mushroom mycelium
London-based designer Nir Meiri has created a series of table lamps using mushroom mycelium, as an alternative to synthetic materials. More
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Folded Skies installation mimics the light created by Johannesburg's mine dust
Large-scale coloured mirrors recreate the iridescent beauty of Johannesburg's toxic sunsets in this installation by architecture studio Counterspace. More
Windvogel shows potential of "drawing energy from the sky" says Dezeen Awards jury chair
The Dezeen Awards jury named Windvogel by Studio Roosegaarde as Design Project of the Year for the way the light-emitting kites draw attention to a new renewable energy source, says jury chair Paul Priestman in this movie. More
Kranen/Gille uses design process that is "all about fun" on The Party lights for Moooi
Designers Jos Kranen and Johannes Gille explain how they moved from creating bespoke design pieces to industrial products, such as their new The Party lights for Moooi, in our latest Design Dreams movie. More
Moooi unveils Party Lights in new strategy to launch products year-round, not just in Milan
Dutch design brand Moooi is moving away from launching a glut of new products in Milan each April and will instead drop ready-to-ship collections throughout the year, starting with a collection of five wall lights called The Party. More
Daniel Rybakken's minimalist Amisol lamp for Luceplan recalls a solar sail
A powerful light source projects a beam of light onto a large disc of translucent fabric in Daniel Rybakken's latest lamp design for Luceplan. More
Moonjelly lights by Dokter and Misses look like surrealist melting forms
South African design studio Dokter and Misses have created a series of lights reminiscent of surrealist artworks. More
Haberdashery proposes huge urban reflectors to bring light into shaded streets
London-based design studio Haberdashery has come up with a concept for bringing light into built-up cities where the natural light is blocked from view by tall buildings. More
Dorval light is based on the shapes of the International Space Station
Paris-based SCMP Design Office has picked up an Interieur Award for its lighting system that draws on the aesthetics of the International Space Station and contemporary aeronautics. More
Daniel Libeskind's Rockefeller Christmas tree star sparkles with Swarovski crystal spikes
Architect Daniel Libeskind has used three million crystals to cover the Swarovski Star, which will top the Christmas tree at New York's Rockefeller Center this year. More
Competition: win a colourful Bicoca lamp by Marset
The Bicoca lamp by Barcelona-based brand Marset is up for grabs in Dezeen's latest competition, along with its magnetic accessories that attach it to walls, sofas and headboards. More
John Pawson designs minimalist oil lantern for Wästberg
British designer John Pawson has collaborated with Swedish lighting company Wästberg to design the fourth non-electric light in its Holocene collection. More
Bentu Design creates Wreck furniture from ceramic waste
Chinese studio Bentu Design aims to highlight the amount of waste produced by the ceramics industry with its Wreck furniture range. More
Tom Chung's double-ended Beam lamp for Muuto references car headlights
Light shines from both ends of this anodised-aluminium lamp, developed by Toronto-based designer Tom Chung for Danish brand Muuto. More
Five eco-friendly projects from Design Week Mexico 2018's Inédito exhibition
Sustainable materials and long product lifespans were the primary focus of emerging designers in this year's Inédito exhibition, held at Museo Tamayo during Design Week Mexico this month. We've picked out five eco-friendly works, including cardboard lamps and a toothbrush to last a lifetime. More
10 office furniture designs that prove "the desk has had its day"
Offices furnished with rows of desks and swivel chairs are now a thing of the past, according to designers and brands exhibiting at this year's Orgatec furniture fair. Here are 10 new designs for today's more flexible workspaces. More
Humanscale's Infinity lamp designed to combat eyestrain from bright computer screens
Dezeen promotion: design brand Humanscale has released a minimalist LED desk lamp for people who spend all day in front of a computer. More
Laurids Gallée creates lamps out of cord traditionally used on costumes and uniforms
Designer Laurids Gallée used lengths of cord produced by a historic Viennese passementarie factory to create the curved forms of these lamps. More
Chengdu plans to launch artificial moon to replace its street lights
The Chinese city of Chengdu is planning to launch an illumination satellite disguised as an artificial moon within the next two years, as a replacement for its street lights. More
Zorya grows 18-armed crystal chandelier
Prague-based jewellery design studio Zorya has grown an 18-armed chandelier from crystals within the Museum of Decorative Arts in Dresden, Germany. More