This week on Dezeen, we launched our latest editorial series, North American Design 2024, which will define the state of independent design across North America by spotlighting a different city each week.
Focusing on cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the series will feature a hand-picked selection of independent furniture and product designers from small studios who live and work within these cities.
It will spotlight designers who are pushing the boundaries of materials and forms and who are involved in their respective local design communities.
Dezeen US editor Ben Dreith introduced the series, which kicked off by showcasing ten studios creating unique objects in Detroit, Michigan.
The Portal was closed following "inappropriate behaviour" In New York City, an interactive video installation connecting the city with Dublin, Ireland, was temporarily shut down this week following poor behaviour from the two cities.
The Portal, created by Lithuanian artist Benediktas Gylys, was to be part of design week NYCxDesign's programming and features two circular screens that cast a 24/7 live feed between the partner cities as a "bridge to cultures from around the world".
Nike designed a raincoat that doubles as a camping tent
In other design news, sportswear brand Nike designed a lightweight multi-layered raincoat that can be reconfigured as a camping tent.
The Metamorph Poncho has a two-tone grey colour and is constructed as a water-repellent hood...