Xbox controller shapes become furniture in IKEA’s nine-piece YXSTABY collection

Xbox controller shapes become furniture in IKEA’s nine-piece YXSTABY collection

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IKEA

IKEA is a swedish multi-national company that stands as the world’s largest furniture retailer. the company designs and sells flat-pack, ready-to-assemble furniture that often incorporate eco-friendly elements.

IKEA builds tiny houses to prove a point: compact spaces can hold identity

IKEA builds tiny houses to prove a point: compact spaces can hold identity

reflecting insights from IKEA’s store and organise report 2026, tiny houses installation highlights a global cultural shift toward warm, lived-in spaces.

mariana rodrigues featured

motion-activated IKEA nightlight sticks to any surface and glows without plugging in

motion-activated IKEA nightlight sticks to any surface and glows without plugging in

matthew burgos

gustaf westman launches debut tableware series with IKEA, celebrating everyday joy

gustaf westman launches debut tableware series with IKEA, celebrating everyday joy

myrto katsikopoulou

gustaf westman designs colorful 'throne' for the swedish meatball with IKEA

gustaf westman designs colorful 'throne' for the swedish meatball with IKEA

3D printed interventions transform standardized IKEA furniture into sculptural pieces

3D printed interventions transform standardized IKEA furniture into sculptural pieces

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designboom visits IKEA hotel and headquarters in sleepy rural sweden

designboom visits IKEA hotel and headquarters in sleepy rural sweden

IKEA redesigns iconic blue bag to create a plush, portable pillow

IKEA redesigns iconic blue bag to create a plush, portable pillow

IKEA pays roblox players real money to work for its virtual store and game, the co-worker

IKEA pays roblox players real money to work for its virtual store and game, the co-worker

matthew burgos

what design can do selects 11 winners of ‘redesign everything’ challenge

what design can do selects 11 winners of ‘redesign everything’ challenge

annie leibovitz and IKEA celebrate home life across the world in paris photography exhibition

annie leibovitz and IKEA celebrate home life across the world in paris photography exhibition

myrto katsikopoulou

what design can do launches the redesign everything challenge for a circular future

what design can do launches the redesign everything challenge for a circular future

eirini ilia

IKEA envisions home scenarios in 2030 with holographic parties and mushroom furniture

IKEA envisions home scenarios in 2030 with holographic parties and mushroom furniture

christina petridou

IKEA launches first-ever workout collection with 19 smart, multi-functional products

IKEA launches first-ever workout collection with 19 smart, multi-functional products

matthew burgos

designboom’s guide to miami art week 2023: what not to miss in and out of the fairs

designboom’s guide to miami art week 2023: what not to miss in and out of the fairs

SPACE10 is closing after a decade of boosting IKEA's innovation culture

SPACE10 is closing after a decade of boosting IKEA's innovation culture

lea zeitoun

what design can do reveals the 13 winners of the make it circular challenge

what design can do reveals the 13 winners of the make it circular challenge

from a drinking sea water device to crop residue turned into packaging, the 13 winners are out!

eirini ilia

celebrating 80 years of IKEA: behind the scenes with marcus engman at milan design week

celebrating 80 years of IKEA: behind the scenes with marcus engman at milan design week

lea zeitoun

IKEA & little sun introduce their versatile, solar-powered lamps for daily use

IKEA & little sun introduce their versatile, solar-powered lamps for daily use

lea zeitoun

interview: sabine marcelis unveils collection of sculptural design objects for IKEA

interview: sabine marcelis unveils collection of sculptural design objects for IKEA

'what design can do' seeks the boldest climate design solutions

'what design can do' seeks the boldest climate design solutions

eirini ilia

dual-mode IKEA ÅBÄCKEN tap nozzle limits flow to reduce water consumption

dual-mode IKEA ÅBÄCKEN tap nozzle limits flow to reduce water consumption

matthew burgos

IKEA AI app replaces your furniture with its products to help you shop

IKEA AI app replaces your furniture with its products to help you shop

matthew burgos

sabine marcelis & IKEA's delicate lighting collection bends gently from the wall

sabine marcelis & IKEA's delicate lighting collection bends gently from the wall

christina petridou

IKEA and Swedish House Mafia redesign FRAKTA bag for music producers and fans

IKEA and Swedish House Mafia redesign FRAKTA bag for music producers and fans

matthew burgos

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2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027

Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027

WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026

TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026

Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027

2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027

Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027

Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027

2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027

Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027

WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026

TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026

Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027

2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027

Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027

Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027

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