Norman Foster, Es Devlin and Marc Newson among 50 creatives to design pieces for Zara’s 50th anniversary collection
Architect Norman Foster has designed a briefcase, while designer Es Devlin created a concrete lamp for a collection to mark the 50th anniversary of Spanish fashion brand Zara. Read more
6AM designs colourful Murano glass stools for Bottega Veneta fashion show
Milanese design studio 6AM has created candy-like Murano glass cubes « reminiscent of stone architecture » for the debut collection of Bottega Veneta creative director Louise Trotter. Read more
Dezeen’s top five houses of September 2025
A mass-timber structure designed by a pair of architects as their holiday home and a house that was renovated by a studio principal for her mother feature in our houses of the month list for September. Read more
Schemata Architects turns ironworks on former « garbage island » into cafe and brewery
Japanese studio Schemata Architects has converted an old factory on the island of Teshima into a cafe, swapping its metal walls with polycarbonate that allows light into the building. Read more
« I don’t believe in a fixed style or methodology » says Ma Yansong in talk with Aric Chen
MADÂ founder Ma Yansong discusses a range of projects featured in a solo exhibition at Rotterdam’s Nieuwe Instituut with curator Aric Chen in this recorded conversation produced by Dezeen. Read more
Grounded adapts 160-year-old Goan home for contemporary living
Earthy tones and tactile materials characterise Toybox, a 160-year-old Portuguese-style home in Goa, restored by Indian practice Grounded. Read more
20 Essential UX Principles Every Designer Should Know
User Experience (UX) design is about creating intuitive, efficient, and enjoyable interactions. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned designer, these 20 fundamental UX principles will help you craft better digital experiences. 1. User-Centered Design Always prioritize the needs, goals, and behaviors of users over personal preferences or assumptions. 2. Clarity Over Creativity While creativity is valuable, …

BIG completes « first built project in Los Angeles » at Claremont McKenna College
Architecture studio BIG has completed a building at Claremont McKenna College in Los Angeles made of « a series of parallel building volumes side by side » that surrounds a central atrium. Read more
« AI has a significant impact on thinking and practice » says CSM’s Alex Warnock-Smith
Central Saint Martins is developing emotional and conceptual tools to navigate how students ethically approach artificial intelligence, says Alex Warnock-Smith, programme director of its Spatial Practices programme. Read more
MASS Design Group turns historic New York factory into community hub
International studio MASS Design Group renovated and adapted six derelict factory buildings into a mixed-use community hub in New York’s Hudson Valley. Read more