The world is "over-branded" says Karim Rashid at Design Doha
Promotion: the world is under-designed and over-branded, designer Karim Rashid argued on stage at Design Doha Forum. More
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IED students and CampusX envision Gen Z student housing
Promotion: the Instituto Europeo di Design (IED) in Florence has led a collaboration between students on its Interior and Furniture Design programme and design company CampusX. More
Lumion 3D-rendering software allows architects to design with "unparalleled ease"
Promotion: architect Konrad Wójcik has talked about how he used real-time 3D-rendering software Lumion to create a virtual, desert-proof glass bunker house informed by the Dune films' sets. More
Bruges Triennial 2024 explores "hidden possibilities" in the historic city
Promotion: Bruges Triennial has opened for its fourth edition, exhibiting a series of contemporary art and architecture installations across the city until 1 September. More
British Museum launches international competition to find architect to reimagine western galleries
Promotion: the British Museum in London has launched an international competition to find an architect-led team to work with the institution to develop proposals to redevelop its Western Range. More
Brick-wrapped lobby by Merge Architects wins Gold in Brick in Architecture Awards
Promotion: more than 9,000 red bricks form a curved volume within the interior of this mixed-use building's lobby, which has been awarded Gold in the Commercial category at the Brick in Architecture Awards. More
Flexform showcases furniture for homes that "express your personality" in its own magazine
Promotion: Italian furniture brand Flexform has created the Somewhere magazine, which highlights its sofas and armchairs, for "homes that make people feel welcome". More
Kohler creates installations informed by flowing water at Milan Design Week 2024
Promotion: bathroom brand Kohler teamed up with designer Samuel Ross and design studio Yabu Pushelberg to create two installations that display the brand's latest products at this year's Milan Design Week. More
Spacepad light by iGuzzini provides "extreme flexibility" in offices
Promotion: Italian lighting brand iGuzzini has launched an updated version of its Spacepad track light that is double the length of its previous model. More
Fritz Hansen unveils high-back sofas by Jaime Hayon for workplace interiors
Promotion: Danish brand Fritz Hansen has launched The Plenum Cabin, a seating range crafted by designer Jaime Hayon as "a versatile space-creation tool" for the workplace. More
Solus and Refin open Laboratory space to explore "very small worlds"
Promotion: an installation space designed by London studio Holloway Li to explore microscopic photography has opened to coincide with Clerkenwell Design Week. More
Arper releases chair that aims to limit environmental impact "by doing what trees do"
Promotion: Italian furniture brand Arper has created Catifa Carta, a chair that the company claims can sequester carbon dioxide. More
Corian Solid Surface used to create "seamless" elegance in Sofia bathroom
Promotion: Corian Design's partner, manufacturer Soliform, has transformed the bathroom of a private apartment in Sofia, Bulgaria, using Corian Solid Surface panels to add "a touch of elegance". More
Winner of the 2024 Rimowa Design Prize revealed
Promotion: a pressure-technology waistcoat by Janne Kreimer that aims to tackle anxiety and depression has won the 2024 Rimowa Design Prize. More
Grohe unveils installation showcasing the "powerful connection of water in architecture"
Promotion: bathroom brand Grohe hosted an installation named Aquatecture at this year's Milan Design Week, situated in the courtyard of the neoclassical Palazzo Reale. More
Noho develops furniture based on insights on how people actually live
Promotion: Kiwi design studio Formway has reimagined the traditional dining room set-up for its own furniture brand Noho, creating a collection of tables and chairs that are conducive to other activities besides dining. More
Elisa Ossino focuses on "the tactility of the material" for limestone V-Zug showroom
Promotion: Italian architect Elisa Ossino has designed a "tactile" showroom in Milan for Swiss home appliance brand V-Zug. More
Mira Developments encircles Bentley Home villas with private lagoon
Promotion: UAE-based developer Mira Developments has unveiled its plans for a community of luxury residences in Dubai, named Mira Villas designed by Bentley Home. More
Majotae debuts hemp bedding collection at Milan design week
Promotion: Japanese hemp textile brand Majotae launched its debut collection of hemp bedding at Milan design week with two exhibitions in the city. More
Sixteen lighting designers spotlighted at Look Book 2024 at ICFF
Promotion: creative networking event Look Book's 2024 edition will feature 16 craftspeople and design studios specialising in creating lights and lamps. More