The clock’s playful aesthetic melded well with the optimistic mood of the US in the 1950s

Have a ball on the beach with a selection of products made for sun, sea and sand

The pin-tumbler model carried on millions of key rings is still similar to the 1860s design

Creating custom fragrances for developments can bring subtle benefits for sellers

A Venice exhibition celebrates the skilled work of artisans

When the V&A acquired several flats from a condemned block, the artist documented their interiors. The resulting film is now on show at the Pavilion of Applied Arts

You can now recreate the high-end experience at home by buying the designer fixtures

The brass blades and sturdy cast-iron base embody utility rather than ornate aesthetics

Made in 1958, the colourful item won the Compasso d’Oro Italian award for industrial design

Items made of clay are surprisingly durable but crafted more for aesthetics than for comfort

Human hair, dust and manure are among the materials being embraced by a generation of designers who are using technology to get serious about sustainability

His playful and spare style has made him one of the world’s most in-demand designers

On ‘Call Me By Your Name’, Milan-based company Dedar was brought in to recreate the faded opulence of a country house