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Biodegradable natural plastic Nuatan can safely be eaten by fish

A type of compostable bioplastic made of corn starch, sugar and used cooking oil, created by Crafting Plastics Studio, could replace "all the packaging we know", according to its designers. More ›

 
 

Micol Ragni explores "weirdness in a positive way" with Spring Summer 2019 collection

Micol Ragni's Spring Summer 2019 collection

Elements of abstraction and modern sculpture feature in this Spring Summer 2019 collection by London-based fashion designer Micol Ragni, presented during London Fashion Week. More ›

 
 

Vote for Dezeen's movie Elevation to win a Lovie Award!

Elevation, Dezeen's documentary about how drones will transform cities, is a finalist at the Lovie Awards 2018. Vote now to help us win! More ›

 
 

Pared-back interiors form relaxed dwelling for retired couple in Taipei

Din-a-ka apartment by Wei Yi International Design Associates

Large panels of glazing, aged pieces of wood and a handful of furnishings helped Taiwanese studio Wei Yi International Design Associates create a calm apartment for a retired couple in Taipei. More ›

 
 

Office furniture is in a "hybrid moment" says Jaime Hayon

Jaime Hayon's says his Plenum furniture collection aims to be a hybrid between design for the home and the office, in this exclusive video interview Dezeen filmed at his studio in Valencia for Republic of Fritz Hansen. More ›

 
 

Top five architecture and design jobs this week include Aesop and UNStudio

Aesop Montreal by Alain Carle Architecte

Our pick of the best architecture and design opportunities on Dezeen Jobs this week include positions with architecture firm UNStudio in Amsterdam, and skincare brand Aesop in New York. More ›

 
 

The Pan whistling jug sounds a musical note as you pour

Whistling Jug by Pierre Charrié

French designer Pierre CharriĆ© has reimagined traditional Peruvian singing vessels with his collection of coloured musical jugs. More ›

 
 

Kengo Kuma divides Archives Antoni ClavƩ with mesh screens dappled with paper pulp

Antoni Clavé Archives by Kengo Kuma

Japanese studio Kengo Kuma and Associates threw paper pulp at expanded-metal panels to produce light-filtering screens evoking artist Antoni ClavĆ©'s paintings, at this archive in Paris dedicated to his work. More ›

 
 

Steel porch connects Coastal Retreat at Sea Ranch by Malcolm Davis

Sea Ranch by Malcolm Davis Architecture

San Francisco firm Malcolm Davis Architecture has divided this holiday home at the Sea Ranch community in California into two cedar-clad volumes, which face out in different directions to overlook the rugged coastline. More ›

 
 

Design, Bitches overhauls LA education centre 9 Dots with plywood built-ins

9 Dots by Design Bitches

Los Angeles studio Design, Bitches has refurbished a local building for a nonprofit education organisation, creating a variety of areas to learn, work and develop skills. More ›