Dezeen Showroom: designer Patricia Urquiola brings the textured look and feel of clay to bathroom sinks with the Cenote washbasin, created for Italian brand Agape. The Cenote washbasin draws inspiration from the ancient Mayans, who considered the rocky natural waterholes known as cenotes as both water sources and places of spiritual significance. The Cenote basin is made of hand-moulded clay Here, Urquiola reinterprets the idea in two ways, one version in fireclay and the other in lava stone. The original Cenote basin is made on a potter's wheel and showcases the rough texture of natural- or ..read more

Promotion: British studio Zaha Hadid Design has created an updated version of its sinuous Cove kitchen for Italian brand Boffi's 90th anniversary that offers "the flexibility of a modular system". Made from mouldable materials including Corian and wood, the 2024 Cove kitchen has a sleek, sinuous shape. The Cove kitchen by Zaha Hadid Design It is a continuation of Zaha Hadid Design's customisable island launched with Boffi in 2017, which was fitted in the firm's 520 West 28th project that was then nearing completion in New York's Chelsea neighbourhood. The new Cove kitchen, which was designed ..read more

Promotion: Czech brand Mmcité has been creating urban furniture for 30 years but continues to adapt to the "constantly evolving" needs of public space, says founder and creative director David Karásek. Mmcité's benches, bins, bike racks and bus shelters can be found in 40 countries around the world, from Mont Blanc to the Dubai Water Canal and Google's global headquarters in California. It is known for durable yet aesthetically pleasing products developed in collaboration with Czech and overseas designers. The output is as varied as it is prolific, with everything coming out of its design stu ..read more

Dezeen Showroom: a rug that draws on the appearance of a flower's reproductive system is among 14 new products recently listed on Dezeen Showroom. Anther rug by Laura Niubó for Niubó Los Angeles-based designer Laura Niubó has created a series of rugs informed by the reproductive organs of plants – among them is the Anther rug, which features a geometric pattern of saturated colours. The rugs are made from a blend of New Zealand wool and vegan silk and aim to bring a sense of energy and playfulness to interior spaces. Anther was recently featured on Dezeen Showroom, alongside flooring ma ..read more

Dezeen Showroom: a collection of console tables and benches informed by kimonos are included among products on Dezeen Showroom that were presented during Milan design week. Leading designers and brands unveiled products and collections during this year's event, including a series of undulating lighting, an office chair with a deliberately bent metal structure and a credenza with dramatic proportions and refined materials. Milan design week took place from 15 to 19 April, attended by 300,000 visitors, and is a significant event in the global design calendar, featuring installations and events ..read more

Dezeen Showroom: based on European beech timber, Project Wood tiles by Casalgrande Padana recreate the look of wood by mimicking the texture of the grain. Developed with design studio SBGA Blengini Ghirardelli, the Project Wood collection delivers the warming effect of natural wood along with the durability and performance qualities of porcelain stoneware. The Project Wood collection is suitable for both indoors and outdoors The tiles are etched with a delicate wood grain texture that recreates the tactile quality of wood, and are available in five natural-looking medium-brown shades. The Pro ..read more

Dutch beer brand Heineken and US clothing company Bodega have launched The Boring Phone at Milan design week, a "dumb" phone designed to prevent young adults from scrolling on smartphones. Produced by Finnish mobile phone manufacturer Human Mobile Devices (HMD), which manufactures Nokia phones, The Boring Phone has been stripped of the "distractions" seen in today's smartphones and is used primarily for phone calls and text messages. The Boring Phone has a nostalgic design that evokes technology from the early 2000s Most notable feature is the absence of internet access and social media, whic ..read more

Dezeen Showroom: drawing inspiration from historic Italian architecture, the Pietra Tiburtina tiles from Casalgrande Padana recreate the charm of natural travertine. The Pietra Tiburtina porcelain stoneware tile collection is based on travertine – a staple of Italian construction and decorating since Roman times. The Pietra Tiburtina tile collection recreates the beauty of natural travertine For the collection, Casalgrande Padana focused on the aesthetic effects of both vein-cut travertine, which shows off the rhythmic layers of limestone that are created over time, and cross-cut travertine ..read more

Dezeen Showroom: a kaleidoscopic series of rugs that reference the work of a 20th-century French artist is among 16 new products recently listed on Dezeen Showroom. Sonia and Sonya rug collection by Sonya Winner Rug Studio Circular shapes made up of colourful concentric patterns characterise this series of tactile floor coverings by British brand Sonya Winner Rug Studio, which took cues from artwork by Sonia Delaunay. A large area rug and a long, thin runner rug are included in the Sonia and Sonya rug collection, both of which help to create an eclectic and energetic atmosphere in inter ..read more

Dezeen Showroom: designer Michael Neumayr worked with German brand Dornbracht on a shower that brings a dynamic and sculptural bathing experience to the bathroom. The Aquahalo shower creates an interplay of water and light through its structure, which consists of a metal ring attached to the ceiling at four points, crowned by a centrally-placed downlight. The Aquahalo shower creates an interplay of water and light Three modes offer different combinations of water flow and light, one of which makes the water fall like a curtain and another that creates a fountain within the ring. The Aqua ..read more