Nine products and furnishings designed in the USA
Dezeen Showroom: from fabrics and lighting to seating and tables, the following selection demonstrates the varied furnishings that come out of the USA. More
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Kvadrat launches first recycled polyester textile actually made from polyester
Textile brand Kvadrat has worked with designer Teruhiro Yanagihara to launch its first recycled polyester textile made of waste fabric instead of the usual plastic bottles. More
Makhno Studio creates breathable clay panels to improve indoor air quality
Ukrainian architecture practice Makhno Studio has developed a range of textured clay panels for use as insulation and interior decoration that naturally regulate humidity. More
Conum taps by Villeroy & Boch
Dezeen Showroom: gently tapering elements give a subtle sculptural quality to the Conum bathroom tap range, by German brand Villeroy & Boch. More
Infinity showers by Villeroy & Boch
Dezeen Showroom: German brand Villeroy & Boch has designed a shower that helps to make residential bathrooms feel like spas by offering multiple spray modes. More
Antao mixer taps by KaschKasch for Villeroy & Boch
Dezeen Showroom: design studio KaschKasch aimed to bring a sense of harmony into the bathroom with the Antao mixer taps, created for German brand Villeroy & Boch. More
Aloe vera provides "sustainable alternative" to cotton in Kirkby Design textile
British textile brand Kirkby Design has created what it believes to be the first interior fabric made from aloe vera – a plant that grows without need for chemicals, fertilisers or additional watering. More
Kith and Mark Jupiter update Bose 901 speaker that "reinvented sound"
American apparel brand Kith and Brooklyn furniture designer Mark Jupiter have housed Bose's reissued 1960 speakers in sleek wood casings and metal bases. More
Atlantic rugs by Warp & Weft among eight new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: a collection of rugs informed by coastlines in eastern America is among eight new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More
Professional DW60.C dishwasher by Asko
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish brand Asko has unveiled its latest generation of professional dishwashers, which the brand says is designed to set new standards in performance, hygiene and user-friendliness. More
Thomas Heatherwick creates Bombay Sapphire bottle with cinched waist and "terrarium of sorts"
British designer Thomas Heatherwick has created a collection of sculptural bottles including some with an integrated "terrarium of sorts" as part of a glassware collection for gin brand Bombay Sapphire. More
Anti-hair loss helmet for chemo patients wins 2024 James Dyson Award
A scalp-cooling wearable for cancer patients and an "autorotating" weather sensor shaped like a maple seed have been announced as the international winners of the 2024 James Dyson Award. More
25x25 Workshop Kitchen by Kongacph among ten new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: a kitchen made from solid oak that takes cues from Scandinavian and Japanese design styles is among ten new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More
Aprdelesp forefronts "overlooked" electrical accessories in Mexico City exhibition
Local studio Aprdelesp has showcased a line of electrical projects, including wall plugs and power cords, at Ago Projects gallery in Mexico City to forefront items it believes have historically been overlooked in design schemas. More
Chess set hidden in scarf, watch and rings by Louis Le Joly Senoville
A whole chess set was translated into wearable accessories in this prototype by French designer Louis Le Joly Senoville, a fan of the game who wanted to make it possible to play anywhere at any time. More
Plus collection carpet tiles by Modulyss
Dezeen Showroom: Belgian flooring brand Modulyss has introduced the Plus collection of carpet tiles, featuring versatile designs with a backing made of mostly circular materials. More
Chapter Two shower thermostat by Studio Ore
Dezeen Showroom: British heritage and engineering are put in the spotlight with the Chapter Two shower thermostat, part of a new collection by tapware brand Studio Ore. More
Six highlights from Designart Tokyo 2024
The eighth edition of Designart Tokyo took place across the Japanese capital with nearly 120 exhibitions presenting furniture, lighting and accessories as well as art projects, interiors, technology and some fashion. More
Tom Fereday unveils metal speaker designed to be "celebrated not hidden"
Australian designer Tom Fereday has collaborated with Tasmanian audio brand Pitt & Giblin to create the Cast speaker, clad almost entirely in marine-grade aluminium. More
Chapter Two wall-mounted tap by Studio Ore
Dezeen Showroom: bathroom hardware brand Studio Ore has blended Britain's past and present in the Chapter Two wall-mounted basin tap, part of collection drawing inspiration from Victorian design. More