Bodo Sperlein debuts for Lladró
Design Miami update: Spanish porcelain brand Lladró has presented the full Re-Cyclos collection by London-based Bodo Sperlein. More
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dezeen's Friday gossip update
We hope to make this a regular feature - let's see how it goes...
More musical chairs on the UK design mag scene: icon has appointed Justin McGuirk as its new editor, while one-time Blueprint editor Grant Gibson is to stand in as deputy to new RIBA Journal editor Hugh Pearman while Eleanor Young has her baby.
Now for all the Miami gossip: We hear that Marcel Wanders' new Crochet Chair ended up at the bottom of a swimming pool on the Friday night. More
Barnaby Barford mirrors and figurines
Design Miami update: London designer Barnaby Barford showed a large collection of mirrors, figurines and other porcelain objects at Design Miami, where he was exhibiting with David Gill Galleries. More
Moss presents Baas and De Lucchi
Design Miami update: New York's Moss Gallery has sent us images of specially commissioned pieces shown at Design Miami. More
Fredrikson Stallard preview new collection
Design Miami update: London designers Fredrikson Stallard have shown a sneak preview of their forthcoming furniture collection. More
New Swarovski chandeliers
Design Miami update: Swarovksi have released images of three new chandeliers by Yves Behar, Hariri & Hariri and Lenny Kravitz. More
Kanye West hits Design Miami
Design Miami update: Rap star Kanye West has bought a number of Campana Brothers pieces for his new Manhattan apartment. West spoke to us at Design Miami, which he visited last week. More
Campanas in talks with Disney
Design Miami update: Brazilian designers the Campana Brothers are reportedly in discussions with Disney to produce furniture featuring Disney characters. More
Marcel Wanders launches Crochet Chair
Design Miami update: Dutch designer Marcel Wanders has launched Crochet Chair - a seat made using the same technique as his iconic Crochet Table. More
WOKmedia show at Design Miami
Design Miami update: WOKmedia, the London-based design team consisting of Julie Mathias and Wolfgang Kaeppner, have presented a furniture collection called Made in China. More
Marc Newson named Designer of the Year
Design Miami has named Marc Newson as its 2006 Designer of the Year. The Australian-born, London-based designer is the second recipient of the award, which went to Zaha Hadid in 2005. More
Design world heads for Miami
Miami is suddenly the hottest design city in the world. The entire London design community seems to be heading to the Florida city next month for the second annual Design Miami event, taking place from 8-10 December alongside the Art Basel Miami Beach art fair. Check out the programme of events to see what you're missing!