British designer Faye Toogood is about to launch the studio’s first dedicated collection of homeware designs, aptly named Toogood Homeware. With over two years in the making, it will be available for sale in May, and follows the recent launch of the Fudge chair under the studio label. The new range is split between two capsules; Dough, which includes mugs, jugs, bowls and a platter, and Plough, two geometric throws. Highlighting the common ground of kneading in both baking and pottery, the ceramic pieces are hand shaped in the Toogood studio before being cast in earthenware and produced in Portugal.

Note Design Studio has continued their collaboration with Swedish carpet brand Ogeborg, this year focusing on their showroom rather than their fair stand. With an installation that lasts longer than a temporary stand, the overhaul is called The workshop and is a celebration of calm colours.

One of Sweden’s leading glass and ceramic designers, Ingegerd Råman, is returning to her roots by releasing a new series for Orrefors where she once realised her dream of designing cut glass.

Even if Stockholm design week was a small version of its former self, it did bring some joy to the design industry with several great initiatives. While some brands opted for digital launches, others staged exhibitions and opened their showrooms by appointment.

Besides launching brand new pieces, some of Scandinavia’s biggest furniture companies are opening up their archives this year. The pandemic has made many of them rethink and adapt their offers.

Besides launching new products – the table Savoa by Finnish designer Sakari Hartikainen and the Pinot seating collection by graduate designer Mika Lindblad – Swedese is rediscovering their old designs this year.

Next week sees the start of Stockholm design Week, this year featuring a number of small scale but interesting installations and collaborations. With many brands opening up their showroom by appointment, quite a few design and architecture talks taking place and a number of digital launches and exhibitions on the agenda, the week offers much by way of inspiration. This is a mindful design week that can be enjoyed on safe distance – from the comfort of our homes, from a shop window or by a one to one appointment. We have hand picked 15 initiatives for you to enjoy.

Next week Veermakers launches its first collection in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded by Swedish Liljencrantz interior design studio and the KFK Master-cabinet makers, Veermakers design and produce furniture and accessories in honest materials combining a contemporary aesthetic with well crafted design.

A new generation of Scandinavian textile designers and artists are reviving the ancient craft traditions. Their new expressions and techniques are questioning their surroundings and at the same time demonstrating visual beauty. We spoke to four of them catching our attention.