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Dezeen Weekly

Dezeen Weekly is an original podcast from Dezeen, the world"s most influential design and architecture magazine. Each episode, of our journalists discuss the biggest design and architecture stories of the week. If you"re interested in how humans are shaping the world around them and you like to stay informed, this is your essential weekly briefing. New episodes are released every Friday.

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32:02

We're scared of Meta's adorable AI device

Dezeen Weekly ·

2026/10/02

Why are AI companies opting for cute design? And why is New York building "jailscrapers"? This week, Dezeen features editor Nat Barker, design editor Jennifer Hahn and editor-in-chief Tom Ravenscroft consider the launch of Meta's Muse Charm AI device. Then, they delve into New York City's project to replace the notorious Rikers Island mega-jail with four high-rise facilities embedded within the city. Dezeen Weekly artwork is by Simon Volt. Editing is by Miguel Santa Clara.

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36:23

Will the iPhone Duo send folding smartphones mainstream?

Dezeen Weekly ·

2026/09/25

Has Apple just triggered another paradigm shift in smartphone design? And what's behind Donald Trump's announcement that his triumphal arch will be a base for drones and snipers? In this episode, Dezeen editor Tom Ravenscroft joins features editor Nat Barker and design editor Jennifer Hahn to discuss Apple's first folding phone. Then, they consider Trump's surprise announcement that the triumphal arch planned for Washington DC will be a "top grade military complex".

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24:31

Is London having a design renaissance?

Dezeen Weekly ·

2026/09/18

It's LDF week, and this year's edition is surprisingly strong. Could it be that London's creative scene is recovering after a difficult decade? In this episode, Dezeen design editor Jennifer Hahn is joined by deputy editor Cajsa Carlson and design and reporter Jane Englefield, who have been out and about at London Design Festival (LDF). They pick out their highlights from the week, and discuss why this year feels different to previous years.

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33:30

Our thoughts on the Dyson CameraJet toothbrush

Dezeen Weekly ·

2026/09/11

Dezeen Weekly returns with a conversation about Dyson's eye-catching new product launch, plus a building in north London that aims to kickstart a revival of stone architecture. In this episode, Dezeen features editor Nat Barker and design editor Jennifer Hahn are joined by editor Tom Ravenscroft to discuss the Dyson CameraJet. The team have their take on the much-discussed launch, and come up with their own suggestions for future Dyson products. Then, they consider a landmark new building in

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35:35

Are timber skyscrapers the future?

Dezeen Weekly ·

2026/07/31

Is building tall with timber more than an architectural gimmick? Why is a new robotic hand a big step towards sci-fi becoming reality? And what's special about Dezeen's editor's new tattoo? In this episode, Dezeen editor Tom Ravenscroft and features editor Nat Barker discuss the world's tallest hybrid timber tower, which recently topped out in Sydney. To read more about mass timber buildings, check out our Timber Revolution series. Next, we hear a conversation between Nat and design editor

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32:01

Has architecture become too boring?

Dezeen Weekly ·

2026/07/24

Is this year's Stirling Prize shortlist the least interesting ever? And why are astronomers up in arms about a plan to launch a giant mirror into space? This episode begins with Dezeen features editor Nat Barker and design editor Jennifer Hahn discussing the plans by a US startup to light up streets at night by reflecting sunbeams from a satellite. Then, for part two, they're joined by Dezeen editor Tom Ravenscroft to debate this year's shortlist for the UK's best new building. Finally,

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34:06

What the World Cup has taught us about stadium design

Dezeen Weekly ·

2026/07/17

What's the creepy technology at one of the major 2026 World Cup stadiums? Are stadiums the only giant buildings that people really like? And what does the future hold for stadium architecture? In this episode, Dezeen features editor Nat Barker is joined by US editor Ben Dreith to discuss all things stadiums, to tie in with our new editorial series, Future Stadium. They discuss some of the architectural highlights from this year's World Cup, as well as the broader current trends in stadium

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25:25

Why everyone likes the Theodore Roosevelt...

Dezeen Weekly ·

2026/07/10

How did the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library manage to sidestep America's architecture culture war? And is affordable design having a moment? In this episode, Dezeen design editor Jennifer Hahn and editor Tom Ravenscroft reflect on the unusually positive reaction to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, designed by architecture studio Snøhetta and recently completed in North Dakota. Then, they discuss Yinka Ilori's unexpected new collection for British high-street furniture

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31:41

Can Kylie Jenner detoxify AI smart glasses?

Dezeen Weekly ·

2026/07/03

Would we wear the new Meta smart glasses? Is Frank Gehry's Abu Dhabi opera house actually pretty good? And why did Paris Fashion Week feel like the last days of the Roman Empire? In this episode, Dezeen design editor Jennifer Hahn and architecture reporter Amy Peacock discuss Meta's collaboration with Kylie Jenner on its first designed-in-house smart glasses. Then, they consider the late Frank Gehry's performing arts venue on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, which has drawn some unflattering

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28:05

Is Gaudí the greatest architect ever?

Dezeen Weekly ·

2026/06/26

Why is Gaudí so widely admired? Is there a darker side to his architecture? And should he be made a saint? Listen to the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly now. This month marks 100 years since the death of Antoni Gaudí, one of the most famous architects of all time. For this episode, Dezeen features editor Nat Barker was joined by architecture reporter Amy Peacock and editor Tom Ravenscroft to reflect on Gaudí's extraordinary work and career. Dezeen Weekly artwork is by Simon Volt. Editing is by

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33:46

What mattered at this year's 3 Days of Design

Dezeen Weekly ·

2026/06/19

In this special video episode of Dezeen Weekly sponsored by Framery, we discuss highlights from this year's 3 Days of Design. Last week, we were in Copenhagen for the biggest design festival in northern Europe, 3 Days of Design. Dezeen features editor Nat Barker sat down with deputy editor Cajsa Carlson and design reporter Jane Englefield to reflect on the standout moments from the event and why they were significant. Among their picks were a yellow conversation pit the size of a swimming pool, a

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36:00

Why are we obsessed with liminal space?

Dezeen Weekly ·

2026/06/05

This week, we discuss a new architecture-themed horror film, some concerning news about green walls and a new architectural term that one of our hosts has audaciously coined. In this episode, Dezeen features editor Nat Barker and design editor Jennifer Hahn consider Backrooms – a surprise-hit horror movie from a 20-year-old director – and its origins in the internet's fascination with "liminal space". Then, they talk through new research indicating that plastic-potted green wall systems could

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40:16

Why does everyone seem to hate the new electric Ferrari?

Dezeen Weekly ·

2026/05/29

In this episode of Dezeen Weekly, we discuss the fierce reaction to Ferrari's unveiling of its first all-electric car, designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson. This week, Dezeen features editor Nat Barker and design editor Jennifer Hahn are joined by our co-CEO Ben Hobson, who was at the Ferrari Luce launch event in Rome at the weekend. Together, they analyse the car's design and consider why it has met with such a heated response.

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41:20

Is IKEA's new collection too good to be true?

Dezeen Weekly ·

2026/05/22

Why is everyone talking about a giant new data centre planned for the Utah desert? Is IKEA's new collection a wake-up call for the design industry? And why do Parisians hate tall buildings? In this episode, Dezeen features editor Nat Barker and design editor Jennifer Hahn begin by discussing a project to build a huge data centre in a remote part of Utah, including the local backlash. Then, they react to IKEA's new PS collection, and consider how it's possible for such nice design to cost so

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34:59

Is parametricism the defining architecture style of...

Dezeen Weekly ·

2026/05/15

In the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly, we give listeners a crash course in parametricism, from its origins to its much-disputed claim of being the most significant architectural style since modernism. We debate some of the most pressing questions surrounding the movement: Did Patrick Schumacher's association with the style actually torpedo its success? How much agency lies with the architect when using parametric design tools? Would Schumacher ever design an extension for the home of Dezeen editor

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43:26

How Adidas won the super-shoe war

Dezeen Weekly ·

2026/05/08

What was special about the shoes on the feet of the record-breaking runners at the recent London Marathon? Is the Met Gala an important design event, or just about money and celebrity? And why is a new addition to a 930-year-old French cathedral so controversial? In this week's episode, Dezeen's design editor Jennifer Hahn and features editor Nat Barker plot a brief history of the race to create the first shoe capable of breaking the hallowed two-hour marathon barrier. Then, they reflect on this

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31:55

What's so bad about brands taking over Milan design...

Dezeen Weekly ·

2026/05/01

In this episode of Dezeen Weekly, we reflect on the major trends from this year's Milan design week, and discuss whether the festival has reached peak "brandification". Why did food and inflatables have such a big presence in Milan this year? Could there be a link to the geopolitical issues gripping the globe? Also, did this year mark a tipping point for corporate installations? And is the involvement of fashion houses and other brands at design week a problem? For this, episode Dezeen features

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41:21

Why architecture has a large gender pay gap

Dezeen Weekly ·

2026/04/24

Why are there so few women in top architecture jobs? What's the deal with the world's first kilometre-high skyscraper, currently under construction in Saudi Arabia? And why do major building projects stall? In this episode, Dezeen features editor Nat Barker is joined by architecture reporter Amy Peacock and editor Tom Ravenscroft. They discuss the most recent gender pay gap figures for the biggest UK architecture studios, and the issue of unequal salaries in the profession. Then, they talk

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32:23

Why Milan design week is such a big deal

Dezeen Weekly ·

2026/04/17

What's so important about Milan design week, and what we can expect this year? And how does the proposed "Arc de Trump" compare to the Arc de Triomphe? In the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly, we look ahead to the biggest week in the design industry calendar, and discuss yet another bombastic architecture proposal from Donald Trump. This episode was hosted by Dezeen features editor Nat Barker and design editor Jennifer Hahn. It was recorded and edited by Miguel Santa Clara.

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46:53

Are the walls closing in on Donald Trump's ballroom?

Dezeen Weekly ·

2026/04/10

Why is the White House currently stuck with a giant hole in the ground? Is the redesigned Lime bike a success? And what does it mean to be a top designer in 2026? In this episode, Dezeen features editor Nat Barker and design editor Jennifer Hahn discuss a dramatic plot-twist in the story of Donald Trump's East Wing redevelopment project. Then, they share their thoughts on the new Lime bike design currently being rolled out in the UK. Finally, they reflect on a rare interview with legendary

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