Lara Bohinc takes cues from celestial forms for first seating collection
British designer Lara Bohinc was inspired by the shapes of planets and their orbits when designing her first collection of chairs. More
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Navigate Milan design week with Dezeen's #milanogram2018 hashtag
Heading to Milan next week? Follow Dezeen's #milanogram2018 hashtag on Instagram to keep track of the best designs on show. More
Robert Stadler to present 200 objects from Vitra's archive for Milan design week show
Dezeen promotion: iconic objects, prototypes and designs that never made it into production will be among the 200 pieces that Vitra will present during Milan design week this month. More
Lindsey Adelman and Calico Wallpaper use salt to pattern underwater-themed products
New York designer Lindsey Adelman and brand Calico Wallpaper have collaborated on a joint presentation for Milan design week, including lighting and murals patterned using salt to create effects of "alchemy and decay". More
Nendo creates kitchenware lids that imitate hand movements
Japanese studio Nendo has created a series of multi-functional kitchenware lids, which are designed to imitate hand movements like pinching and pushing. More
Seven trends to look out for at Milan design week 2018
With less than a week to go before the start of Milan design week, Dezeen editor Amy Frearson predicts the big trends that will emerge, including innovation in recycled plastic and the return of retro. More
Envisions creates a "diptych" of material experiments for Finsa
Dutch collective Envisions will present its latest material research for wood brand Finsa during this year’s Milan design week, in an exhibition that combines process pieces with final collections. More
Ini Archibong's debut collection for Sé explores delicacy and strength
Sculptural chairs and tables that combine chubby and slender forms feature in Ini Archibong's first furniture collection for London-based brand Sé. More
Maruni unveils latest collaborations with Naoto Fukasawa and Jasper Morrison
Maruni will launch two "comfortable" wooden chairs by designers Naoto Fukasawa and Jasper Morrison at this year's Salone del Mobile furniture fair, taking place in Milan later this month. More
Simon Legald's Herit chair for Normann Copenhagen is "draped in nostalgia"
Simon Legald used oak and plastic when creating this chair for Normann Copenhagen, which seeks to combine mid-century and contemporary Danish design in its form. More
Nendo designs Fritz Hansen's first entirely wooden chair for 61 years
Japanese studio Nendo used "puzzle-like" joinery when designing this all-wooden chair for Fritz Hansen, which will launch at this year's Milan design week. More
US designers and brands to look out for at Milan design week 2018
American brands will be out in force during Milan design week. US editor Dan Howarth lists who he's most looking forward to seeing at the event, taking place from 17 to 22 April 2018. More
Samuel Wilkinson to debut new LED lighting brand at Milan design week
British designer Samuel Wilkinson will launch two new LED lamps at Milan design week as part of his new lighting brand, Beem. More
15 must-see exhibitions and installations at Milan design week 2018
With Milan design week just around the corner, design editor Alice Morby reveals her pick of the best shows to visit, from a decked-out American diner to a celebration of vegan design. More
Carlo Ratti's scribing robot turns walls into "digital content canvases"
Italian architect Carlo Ratti has created an internet-connected writing robot that is able to draw and erase images on any surface. More
Benjamin Hubert designs flexible shelving made from Kvadrat's recycled textile material
Benjamin Hubert's design studio Layer has teamed up with Kvadrat's recycled textile brand Really to create a flexible shelving system that doubles as an acoustic wall panel, which will launch during this year's Milan design week. More
Lee Broom to show "stellar" lighting during Milan design week
British designer Lee Broom will present a range of outer-space-inspired lighting inside a listed building during this year's Milan design week. More
Arup and CLS Architetti to build "Europe's first 3D-printed house" at Milan design week
Engineering firm Arup and architecture studio CLS Architetti have revealed plans to 3D print a one-bedroom house at this year's Milan design week. More
Salone del Mobile launches manifesto calling on Milan to "up its game"
Milan's annual furniture fair, the Salone del Mobile, has published a manifesto calling for the city and the design industry to promote innovation and sustainability at this year's event. More
Slow furniture production "not affordable anymore" says Sebastian Wrong
Furniture brands need to be ready to sell designs immediately after revealing them if they want stay afloat in today's market, according to Sebastian Wrong, design director of Established & Sons. More