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Teal Wand offers “accessible and comfortable” at-home sampling for cervical cancer


Teal Wand offers “accessible and comfortable” at-home sampling for cervical cancer

Teal Wand offers “accessible and comfortable” at-home sampling for cervical cancer

Design studio IDEO has created a device for healthcare startup Teal Health that enables women to self-collect samples required for cervical cancer screening in the privacy and comfort of their own homes.


These homeowners ditched bright colours for earthy neutrals to create a relaxed and calming house

These homeowners ditched bright colours for earthy neutrals to create a relaxed and calming house

‘ After relocating, we coped with the circumstance while working out what to do and building up a fund. We refurbished the large room on the initial floor for ourselves and place in a brand-new shower room as these spaces wouldn’t be impacted by what we were preparing. We had a loft conversion on our...


Ole Scheeren reveals Shenzhen skyscrapers with “waterfall” facades

Ole Scheeren reveals Shenzhen skyscrapers with “waterfall” facades

On the facades of the theatre and the exhibition space, the studio created abstract images of mountain sceneries that mimic a traditional Chinese brushstroke painting and were designed to further emphasise the scenic nature of the project.


Ooni’s bestselling Frya Pizza Oven is on sale – it’s the best wood-fired oven we’ve tested and a steal at this price

Ooni’s bestselling Frya Pizza Oven is on sale – it’s the best wood-fired oven we’ve tested and a steal at this price

The various other point she liked concerning the Ooni Fyra was how compact and portable it was, implying there’s no requirement to have to carve out an entire area in your yard for it. Instead, you can simply position it on a great sturdy surface area and obtain embeded with rolling your dough! Molly is...


Unaddressed eco-anxiety “is just going to fester” says Leyla Acaroglu

Unaddressed eco-anxiety “is just going to fester” says Leyla Acaroglu

"Eco-anxiety is very close to general anxiety disorder in that you can have physiological reactions like heart palpitations, stomach pain and headaches.


How to grow sunflowers in pots for beautiful blooms in even the smallest of spaces

How to grow sunflowers in pots for beautiful blooms in even the smallest of spaces

'From the Mongolian Giant, which can grow to over 4m tall, to the diminutive Teddy Bear, not to mention everything in between, there are so many different sunflower varieties to choose from and not just the big yellow sunny flower heads that we love to see,' says Morris.


Sophie Goineau adds timber wave ceiling to Malibu beach house

Sophie Goineau adds timber wave ceiling to Malibu beach house

"We had to use all existing openings — sliding doors and skylights in vaulted ceilings — but there was no rhythm.


New Designers presents a diverse selection of projects in three Dezeen School Shows

New Designers presents a diverse selection of projects in three Dezeen School Shows

Whilst studying product design at Edinburgh College of Art, student Quentin Bachelot produced Tot-m, a tool for young adults with ADHD that intends to aid symptoms of stress and the inability to focus, with customisable materials and colours to ease fidgeting.


RIBA names UK’s best buildings of 2024

RIBA names UK’s best buildings of 2024

These included the restoration of the brutalist Park Hill Estate in Sheffield, the conversion of the 18th-century Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings and the transformation of a Victorian terrace into the Bradbury Works workspace.


Lucas y Hernandez Gil gives Madrid apartment playful, colourful makeover

Lucas y Hernandez Gil gives Madrid apartment playful, colourful makeover

According to the studio, the portals playfully reinterpret "the solemnity of the doors of bourgeois houses", with their scale and materiality creating a focal point whilst maintaining an open and fluid connection between the spaces.


5 scents clothes moths hate – the essential oils, herbs, and spices to use to protect your wardrobe and jumpers

5 scents clothes moths hate – the essential oils, herbs, and spices to use to protect your wardrobe and jumpers

Daniel Steward, Managing Director of Shield Pest Control, says, ‘Begin by minimising their entry point and keep windows closed during the evening hours when moths are most active and ensure that clothes are washed and thoroughly dried before storing them in vacuum-sealed bags to eliminate any potential larvae.’


Eligo Studio creates homely Milan showroom for winemaker Masciarelli

Eligo Studio creates homely Milan showroom for winemaker Masciarelli

The showroom on Corso Magenta was conceived by Eligo Studio as a warm and welcoming space, where visiting clients and members of the press can sample Masciarelli's wines and experience the brand's culture in an informal yet professional setting.


I put three blind cleaning tools from Amazon through their paces on my dusty blinds – and now I’m throwing out my duster for good

I put three blind cleaning tools from Amazon through their paces on my dusty blinds – and now I’m throwing out my duster for good

Minky Cloths are taken into consideration to be a few of the best on the marketplace, and this has additional long microfibres to catch dust and dirt. Actually, the incredibly soft, extra-length microfibres have actually been made to bring in and trap even the tiniest dirt fragments. This rippled cleansing sponge have to be moistened...


Ellen DeGeneres’s calming dining room embodies the organic modern trend that’s set to dominate interiors in 2025

Ellen DeGeneres’s calming dining room embodies the organic modern trend that’s set to dominate interiors in 2025

Finally, natural elements such as potted plants, fresh flowers, or botanical artwork should be brought in to emphasize the organic theme further and create a serene retreat, reflecting the principles of biophilic design.'


“Design can do more to reduce the built environment’s capacity for enabling misogyny”

“Design can do more to reduce the built environment’s capacity for enabling misogyny”

My own lived experience as a woman in north London likely resonates with many women and others who feel marginalised in different urban spaces around the world: only using the shortcut alley near my house when it's light, cutting short a phone call taken in a local park due to being verbally harassed, giving up an activity I loved (singing in a choir) because I'd be catcalled on my way home every week.


This clever kitchen layout trick is a fast track to cooking success – and it’s inspired by high-end restaurants

This clever kitchen layout trick is a fast track to cooking success – and it’s inspired by high-end restaurants

Even the simple addition of a 'prep zone' – stocked with 'all the prep tools that you need' like pots and pans, olive oil, salt and pepper, and a cutting board – made a world of difference in family kitchens.


Five US-based opportunities on Dezeen Jobs

Five US-based opportunities on Dezeen Jobs

Responsibilities for this role include the developing of in-house products/production processes for in-line collections and Atelier custom projects, as well as exploring techniques and inventing new handcrafted wallcovering finishes.


Corstorphine & Wright carves scoop into office facade to celebrate neighbouring church

Corstorphine & Wright carves scoop into office facade to celebrate neighbouring church

"The scoop was established and further refined using accurate 3D parametric modelling to define a tight viewing corridor to the church window from a chosen vantage point at eye level on Union Street," Jones explained.


Cosmic reveals updated “high-quality” model of all-electric micro home

Cosmic reveals updated “high-quality” model of all-electric micro home

The company has vowed to donate one per cent of every home solid to the Cosmic Foundation Initiative, which is "dedicated to providing affordable housing and clean energy to children who were displaced by war".


Modern small kitchen ideas to inspire a cooking space fit for contemporary living

Modern small kitchen ideas to inspire a cooking space fit for contemporary living

This maximises useful storage space and also draws the eye upward, making the room feel larger,' adds Darren Watts, showroom design director at Wren Kitchens.


Five Gay Times covers that “balance visual impact with meaningful representation”

Five Gay Times covers that “balance visual impact with meaningful representation”

A nod to this early cover, the music that accompanied Gay Times: The Exhibition was a remix by DJ Absolute of British band Bronski Beat's queer anthem Smalltown Boy, also celebrating it's 40th anniversary this year.


“We need Heatherwick – he is unique in our generation”

“We need Heatherwick – he is unique in our generation”

Yes, some of his experiments – the B of Bang, the Garden Bridge, Vessel – have run into trouble: a structural engineering mistake, a political football and a high-profile urban ornament that sadly attracted more than its share of darkness and tragedy; but better surely to push the envelope and risk failure than take the tried and tested – the boring – route.


IKEA has given its iconic MALM drawers a limited-edition mirrored makeover and shoppers are desperate to get their hands on it

IKEA has given its iconic MALM drawers a limited-edition mirrored makeover and shoppers are desperate to get their hands on it

Priced at £99 a pop instead of the £49 for the regular MALM chest of two drawers, the new IKEA design makes for the perfect small bedroom idea due to its ability to create the illusion of more space.


Sliding partitions by JEB Group create focal point for Hong Kong office

Sliding partitions by JEB Group create focal point for Hong Kong office

"By prioritising comfort and functionality, these carefully chosen pieces added the perfect finishing touch to our client's commercial space, catering to the modern needs of businesses in workstations and breakout areas," said JEB Group.


A pillow with springs inside? I found this Simba pillow a game changer for side sleeping

A pillow with springs inside? I found this Simba pillow a game changer for side sleeping

One thing to note is that this is rather a big pillow, and when assessing it I found it was a limited press suitable it right into our common pillowcases. Not the all-important element, but something to remember if the method a pillow looks on the bed is important to you. Allow’s cover why getting...


Financial Times defends Adjaye sexual misconduct reporting after London CEO calls it “unfair”

Financial Times defends Adjaye sexual misconduct reporting after London CEO calls it “unfair”

According to the FT, this included "interviewing colleagues, family members and friends who were confided in by the women, as well as reviewing contemporaneous emails, documents and text messages."


Working Holiday Studio adds hacienda-style twist to midcentury LA house

Working Holiday Studio adds hacienda-style twist to midcentury LA house

The couple found another midcentury home built in 1962 in the Granada Hills neighbourhood of Los Angeles, which they set about remodelling in "an eclectic hacienda style with Mexican and Scandinavian influences".


Ten Adam Štěch photographs of “one-of-a-kind” architecture and interior designs

Ten Adam Štěch photographs of “one-of-a-kind” architecture and interior designs

"The spacious terraces, glass facades and open living space stand in bold comparison with the best contemporary examples of Californian modernism by Richard Neutra, Raphael Soriano or Craig Elwood, who, like Ewerth, used simple steel frames to allow for freely articulated interiors.


UK design education has “fundamental problem” says Jo Johnson

UK design education has “fundamental problem” says Jo Johnson

Citing reforms that were introduced in 2010 and further developed in 2017, Johnson continued, "we have a curriculum at the moment [...] that is completely outdated in terms of its excessive emphasis on a very narrow range of academic subjects."


I’m a home stylist – these are the design features all the best quiet luxury bedrooms I’ve seen have in common

I’m a home stylist – these are the design features all the best quiet luxury bedrooms I’ve seen have in common

With the stresses of modern life and fast-paced lifestyles at an all-time high, it seems we’re embracing the need for slower interiors that give us that much sought-after sense of calm – and having a bedroom that has an expensive feel with a neutral palette and luxurious fittings is perfect for helping to unwind, destress and quieten your mind.


This week we asked if its time for architecture studios to walk away from Neom

This week we asked if its time for architecture studios to walk away from Neom

Dezeen's editor Tom Ravenscroft spoke to human rights organisations, including Amnesty International and ALQST, which said that architecture studios "can't ignore" abuses connected to Neom anymore and must "urgently reflect" on their involvement in the project.


How to grow bigger tomatoes by perfecting your feeding and pruning regimes

How to grow bigger tomatoes by perfecting your feeding and pruning regimes

Kiersten Rankel is a certified Louisiana Master Naturalist and regularly volunteers with local community gardens and non-profits to help restore critical ecosystems along the Gulf Coast.


How to build a fire pit – everything you need to know to ace this garden DIY, according to experts

How to build a fire pit – everything you need to know to ace this garden DIY, according to experts

'I would recommend taking some time to weigh up the pros and cons of different areas in your garden and assess which spot suits your needs the best,' advises Robert Quinton, DIY expert and owner of Construction Megastore.