IKEA turns classic blue shopping bag into portable pillow
Swedish furniture brand IKEA has recreated its recognisable Frakta carrier bag as a "huggable" padded shopper called Resten, which can be used as a pillow while on the go. More
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Models nap on Thom Browne bedding during Milan design week performance
Fashion designer Thom Browne has presented his collaboration with Italian textile brand Frette as part of a sleep-themed performance during Milan design week 2024. More
Air New Zealand developing bunk bed-style sleeping pod for economy flyers
Air New Zealand has filed a patent application for the Skynest sleeping pod, which would allow economy passengers to stretch out and during long-haul flights. More
Lumi smart nappies track a baby's sleep and how often they pee
Pampers has partnered with health software platform Verily, a sister company of Google, to create nappies that tell parents when their baby's nappy needs changing as well as monitoring their sleep patterns. More
Sleepbox pods installed at Dulles International Airport
Intimate sleeping pods designed by Sleepbox have been installed at Dulles International Airport in Washington DC by architecture studio //3877. More
Mark Zuckerberg builds "sleep box" to help his wife rest
Facebook cofounder Mark Zuckerberg has built a wooden "sleep box" that emits a faint light in the early morning, to alert his wife when it's time to wake up without looking at her phone. More
Bryte smart bed adjusts throughout the night to help users stay asleep
Tech startup Bryte has designed a robotic bed that can automatically adjust the temperature, customise support for different parts of the body and even rock a person to sleep. More
Ford invents smart mattress that keeps sleepers on their side of the bed
Auto-maker Ford has dabbled in the world of home furnishing with the Lane-Keeping Bed, which promises to help couples get a better night's sleep. More
"We should think very seriously about what a bed is today" says Beatriz Colomina
Architectural historian Beatriz Colomina wants to know what people get up to in bed – it will affect the way we design cities in the future, she says. More
Studio Morison designs Escape Vehicle #9 for when nature reclaims the planet
Studio Morison's yellow PVC pavilion provides visitors to a Dutch art festival with the chance to sleep in one of the darkest places in the Netherlands. More
Casper offers rentable nap rooms in the city that never sleeps
Mattress startup Casper has opened a space where New Yorkers can relax and refresh, and even sleep for a short while in tubular wooden pods. More
Airbus could install bunk-beds on passenger planes by 2020
Airbus has revealed a series of designs that would transform aircraft cargo compartments into passenger sleeping quarters, complete with bunk-beds and meeting rooms. More
Nokia's sleep tracker can dim the lights and switch on the heating
Nokia has launched a device that is able to track your slumber patterns, as well as adjust the lighting and temperature for when you get in and out of bed. More
Jisue Park's "napping equipment" makes sleeping on the go more comfortable
Kingston University graduate Jisue Park has designed clothes and accessories that make napping more comfortable for commuters, after observing people awkwardly falling asleep on public transport. More
Future Sleep kit discourages people from looking at their phones before bed
Design graduate Lena Saleh has created a set of objects for people to look at before they go to sleep instead of their smartphones. More
Yves Behar looks to loungewear for design of sleep-aiding Dreem headband
For his project with Silicon Valley start-up Rythm, industrial designer Yves Behar had to make a computer comfortable enough for restless sleepers to wear on their heads overnight. More
Simba designs aeroplane seats to accommodate Gareth Bale between international matches
A conversation with footballer Gareth Bale sparked the idea for Simba's new Air Hybrid aeroplane cabins, which are designed to create the "ultimate sleep environment" for those with a demanding travel schedule. More
Ford's smart cot promises to recreate the feeling of being rocked to sleep in a car
Car brand Ford has created a smart crib that aims to soothe babies to sleep by gently rocking and lighting up, to simulate a car journey. More
Robotic Somnox pillow gently "breathes" to soothe users to sleep
This soft robotic pillow combats sleepless nights by "breathing" in and out as users hold it close. More
Nap Bar in Dubai invites visitors to sleep on soft pebble-shaped seats
French furniture brand Smarin has created a temporary installation of soft dune-shaped lounge chairs, designed to encourage visitors to stop and take a nap (+ slideshow). More