Dezeen Studio Showcases Video Partnerships with Global Brands
Dezeen Studio, the video arm of design publication Dezeen, released a new showcase highlighting its recent collaborations with a roster of global brands. The short reel underscores the studio’s strategy to blend editorial storytelling with brand‑driven content, positioning itself at the intersection of design journalism and commercial production. The video features projects ranging from high‑tech installations for a leading electronics manufacturer to bespoke furniture collections for a luxury retailer. By emphasizing process footage, material exploration, and finished spaces, the studio demonstrates how brand narratives can be told through the language of design. In the clip, a senior producer notes, “Our goal is to let brands speak through design, not advertising.” Examples include a kinetic façade for a smart‑home system and a pop‑up showroom for an avant‑garde fashion label, both shot with the same cinematic aesthetic that defines Dezeen’s editorial videos. The initiative signals a shift where design media become production partners, offering brands authentic visual content while expanding the outlet’s revenue streams. For advertisers, it provides a credible platform to reach design‑savvy audiences; for designers, it offers broader exposure.
"It Has to Touch More than One Sense" Say Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard on Bathroom Design
The video unveils an immersive bathroom installation unveiled by Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard at Milan Design Week, positioning their joint showroom as a new powerhouse for bathroom and wellness design. The concept blends five interconnected spaces where soundscapes, tactile materials,...
"Inflatables Trend Plays Into This Quite Child-Like, Joyful Vibe."
The video highlights the growing popularity of inflatable installations as a way for brands to inject a childlike, joyful vibe into physical spaces. It cites examples from McDonald’s ball‑pit pop‑up, Laila Gohar’s food carousel, IKEA’s first inflatable chair since the 1990s,...
"Even Donkeys Like" The Casa Das Histórias Museum Says Eduardo Souto De Moura
The video features Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura explaining his commission to create the Casa das Histórias for painter Paula Rego. Rego’s brief was simple: a modest house, not a monumental museum, with specific works to display. Moura responded...
Meganom Shows Infinity Pool Topping Its Skinny New York Skyscraper
Meganom’s 262 Fifth Avenue has topped out at 860 feet, becoming the tallest all‑residential tower on Fifth Avenue. The 52‑storey, ultra‑slim skyscraper features an illuminated crown that houses a rooftop deck and an infinity pool beneath an open archway. Originally proposed...
Milo Bed by Bolzan
Bolzan has launched the Milo bed, a fully upholstered bedroom centerpiece designed by its in‑house team. The bed features a wide, fabric‑covered headboard with movable wings that can be angled for a cosy or open ambience. Its frame is offered...
Twelve "Regionally Diverse" Architecture Studios Selected for US Embassy Design
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) has selected twelve architecture studios from a pool of one hundred submissions to design diplomatic facilities over the next five years, beginning in 2026. The roster includes SHoP Architects,...
Julian Modular Sofa System by Vincent Van Duysen for Molteni&C
Molteni&C has launched the Julian modular sofa system, created by Belgian‑Dutch designer Vincent Van Duysen. The sofa consists of monolithic modules with deep seating, layered back pillows and contrasting piping that creates visual rhythm. It offers dual‑layer cushioning for enhanced...
Tricolour Washbasin Bowls by Laufen
Swiss bathroom fixture maker Laufen has introduced the Tricolour washbasin bowl, available in three vibrant hues—Petrol, Olive and Tuscany. The design pairs a glossy interior with a matte exterior, creating visual depth and a tactile contrast. Made from Laufen’s Vitreon...
Design Doha Biennial Postponed "in Light of the Evolving Situation in the Region"
The Design Doha Biennial, Qatar Museums' flagship design exhibition, has been postponed from its original April‑June window to November 5‑December 31, 2026. The shift follows escalating missile and drone attacks linked to the Iran‑Israel‑US conflict, which have directly threatened Qatari infrastructure. Organisers...
Elements Texture Tiles by Casalgrande Padana
Italian tile maker Casalgrande Padana launched Elements Texture, a porcelain stoneware collection offering six neutral shades and two tactile finishes—Naturale and Canvas. The matte, cloudy surfaces aim to add softness and depth to interiors, suitable for floors, walls, and furnishings....
Video Reveals Process Behind Rammed Earth House by Tuckey Design Studio
The video documents Tuckey Design Studio’s rammed‑earth residence, built on a former brick‑yard site in a valley, and explains how the architects turned the landscape itself into the building’s primary material. Clients Sophie and David asked for a gardener’s house with...
"AI Should Be Seen as Another Pressure on Architecture Firms" | Podcast | Dezeen Weekly
The podcast frames artificial intelligence as the latest external pressure compelling architecture firms to rethink their business fundamentals. Rather than viewing AI merely as a design tool, the speaker argues it should trigger a strategic focus on revenue generation...
Boris Acket Creates Large Kinetic "Breathing Roof" For DJ Fred Again..'s Tour
The video showcases Dutch designer Boris Acket’s kinetic “breathing roof,” a massive fabric canopy engineered for DJ Fred again..’s 2023‑24 tour. Suspended by four motorized splines, the structure can lift and ripple across a seven‑meter vertical plane, turning the stage’s...
"I Think What They're Trying to Say Is He Makes Weird Buildings" | Podcast | Dezeen Weekly
The Dezeen Weekly podcast episode centers on architect Smilian Radic, whose work has been described by a recent award jury as “weird” yet profoundly experimental. Host commentary highlights the difficulty of translating Radic’s spatial language into words, noting that his...