interior-design
Yana Peel to succeed Julia Peyton-Jones at the Serpentine Galleries
Philanthropist and entrepreneur Yana Peel has been named as the new CEO of the Serpentine Galleries in London, following the departure of long-standing director Julia Peyton-Jones. (more…)
Ikea to launch low-maintenance Sladda bicycle for urban riders
Hay and Sebastian Wrong debut Wrong London lighting collection
Milan 2016: British designer Sebastian Wrong‘s new lighting brand has launched with a collection that includes a task light by Pierre Charpin and a range of lamps with interchangeable patterned shades (+ slideshow). (more…)
“Brexit” vote could damage London’s design status, says Tom Dixon
Business news: uncertainty over whether the UK will vote to leave the European Union is affecting creative business as customers postpone decisions, according to designer Tom Dixon. (more…)
Swarovski’s first homeware collection includes centrepiece by Zaha Hadid
Milan 2016: crystal brand Swarovski has launched its debut homeware range with products by designers including Raw Edges, Aldo Bakker, and the late Zaha Hadid (+ slideshow). (more…)
Bouroullec brothers design flat-pack Can sofa for Hay’s 2016 collection
Milan 2016: French design duo Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have created a customisable self-assembly sofa for Danish design brand Hay‘s 2016 range (+ movie). (more…)
AIA announces seven winners of library design awards
A library that spans a river and a 1970s building wrapped in terracotta panels are among the seven winning projects in the 2016 Library Building Awards from the American Institute of Architects (+ slideshow). (more…)
Dezeen’s #milanogram2016 highlights: day three
Milan 2016: designers swarmed on Milan’s iconic Bar Basso last night for Dezeen’s party with Lee Broom, and visitors posted their images of Nendo‘s popular 50 Manga Chairs installation. Click through to see more popular images from our #milanogram2016 tag on Instagram. (more…)
The Restaurant by Caesarstone and Tom Dixon opens in Milan’s Rotonda della Besana church
Milan 2016: British designer Tom Dixon has created a series of experimental kitchens using solid-surface material Caesarstone inside a deconsecrated 17th century church in Milan (+ slideshow). (more…)
