The volume of research that goes into ergonomics, an important aspect in furniture development and design, is not always obvious when looking at the finished product. For instance, the IVY outdoor collection, designed by Objekte… Read More »Lean Into the Comfort of OUT, an Outdoor Collection by IVY
A gridded timber frame creates a flexible armature for play equipment and social spaces at the Erlebnis-Hus visitor centre in Sankt Peter-Ording, Germany, which was designed by Holzer Kobler Architekturen. Located alongside a dyke on… Read More »Erlebnis-Hus seaside visitor centre wrapped in timber grid to “play in, on, under or beside”
Nigerian designer Nifemi Marcus-Bello has created a sculptural interpretation of a boat from stainless steel to highlight the dangerous crossing faced by people crossing the Mediterranean Sea to Europe. Named Omi Iyọ – Yoruba for… Read More »Nifemi Marcus-Bello highlights plight of migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea in Milan installation
Pillowy lamps, daybeds that look like stacked mattresses and rugs featuring abstract renderings of private body parts feature in an exhibition of new launches from Faye Toogood at Milan design week. The Rude Arts Club showcase… Read More »Faye Toogood explores “sexuality and the body” in Rude Arts Club exhibition
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing Thomas Heatherwick’s Humanise campaign, which reimagines “boring” versions of UK landmarks including The Tower of London and Edinburgh Castle. Creative agency Uncommon Creative Studio used artificial intelligence to demonstrate… Read More »“Did I wake up in the wrong multiverse today?” asks commenter
British designer Jasper Morrison has joined Dezeen Awards 2024 as a judge. Here he selects five projects that best reflect his work. Morrison is known for his furniture, lighting, tableware and everyday product designs, describing… Read More »Five key projects from designer and Dezeen Awards 2024 judge Jasper Morrison