Mobilizing business action on climate change
From Reuters IMPACT The very real threat of climate change is looming ever larger. Mobilizing global business to help solve the biggest issue of our time simply cannot wait. Reuters IMPACT (October 3-4, London) is where the innovation and cooperation necessary…
IKEA opens its first physical store in Mexico
The store will create 300 direct jobs and more than 1000 indirect ones. 250 products out of the 5,000 that defines the store offer, are made in Mexico, representing 8 to 10% of the planned sales. IKEA will welcome visitors…
IKEA makes a new dress
IKEA makes a new dress for KLIPPAN sofa with MUD Jeans by using recycled jeans  With a belief that products and materials can last much longer, IKEA and MUD Jeans, a Dutch denim company, work together to give recycled…
Packaging doubles as stool
This student’s IKEA packaging concept doubles as a stool when folded By Xiang Guan for University of the arts London From Core77 Designer Xiang Guan’s “FOLD” project received a Student Runner Up Packaging Award in this year’s Core77 Design Awards….
IKEA is opening a store near the North Korean border
By Oliver Pechter, Business Insider Nordic In the midst of an ongoing crisis with a saber-rattling North Korea, Swedish furniture giant Ikea is opening a gigantic department store in South Korea, close to the border. This news was reported by Korea…
Repurposing for everyday objects
7 creative repurposing ideas for everyday objects From Designer Daily We’ve all seen some splendid examples of repurposing of IKEA furniture or ancient furniture. It’s less common to see it done with everyday items that you would normally not try…
