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Taking place for the first time from 27 February to 2 March, Design Shenzhen will host an inspiring mix of visiting international brands together with those flying the flag for the region's local design talent. 

As the cold and the darkness creeps in, so do we, retreating indoors to hibernate until spring. But need we give up our new-found love of outdoor environments so easily?

Children first, society says. But this often isn’t the case when it comes to interior design choices. Adaptable, child-centred design makes a supportive, creative world, built just for them.

Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien of Doshi Levien discuss the future of furniture: 'An environment rich in materiality and colour is more fun and experimental.' Watch the video for more…

Partners in life and work, Stefan Scholtens and Carole Baijings are Amsterdam-based designers known around the world for their signature use of colour and patterning in collections that include textiles, ceramics, glass, furniture and lighting.

Head north and you'll find a thriving design culture where the level of consideration given to the way things look, feel and work isn't determined by their scale. Be they housing projects, chairs or taps, the Scandinavian approach to design continues