This modular framed paper lighting system puts the onus on the owner to customise the lamps. Named 'Tekio' (which means 'adjustable' in Japanese) it's designed by London-based design studio Anthony Dickens studio. Made from folded paper tubes, several shapes can be made by adapting the form. It would look impressive in large commercial projects.

The Why Knot bench by Canadian designer Kino Guérin comprises one long continuous piece of wenge veneer wood bended into a knot. Sculptural in form, the knot serves as a division in the middle of the bench so that two parties can sit comfortably and not disturb one another.

This minimalist floor lamp by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban extends beautifully over pieces of furniture. The Yumi lamp's materials consisting of fibre glass, aluminium and carbon fibre, are all visible  resulting in a stunning light. Incredibly light in form, the lamp personifies elegance at its best.

The Forest light is a lighting system for walls and ceilings by Dutch design studio Ontwerpdup. Putting the onus on the owner, each light can be customised allowing one to grow the 'forest' and expand the unit as much as desired.

Designers 'Humans Since 1982' have stripped their light back to its bare essentials, to produce a light that consists of exposed LEDs. They wanted to create a light that pays homage to insect collections. Their LEDs are all arranged to accomplish a subtle and harmonious light.

After the world lost perhaps its most innovative and charismatic inventor of the 21st century, the BBC Two decided to piece together a documentary that revealed how Steve Jobs of Apple took his company from the primitive stages in his parents' garage to make it into the company it is, a company that produces coveted products the world over. We suggest you take out one hour out of your holiday to watch it.

The paper-thin Katra chair is a recent work of Aparte, a French design agency. Made from a composite consisting of primarily ramie, the chair is not only durable but also incredibly light.

Designer Pierre Favresse lends his artistic design sensibility to another stunning lamp. This time, the Pearl lamp is functional and ornamental, a balance between perfection and imperfection. In collaboration with Emmanuelle Dupont, the decorative blue pattern reminds us of a modern oriental interpretation cased in a soft powder blue.

The process for making Hugo França’s work aligns itself with the central concept of his work: his preoccupation with not wasting wood and the belief that there are infinite possibilities in reclaiming this material. Finding wood left behind by deforestation requires constant scouting in the Trancoso, Bahia, area. Finding his way on foot, by donkey or canoe, he relies on the Pataxo Indians, local loggers and on his own knowledge of coastal southern Bahia, which he acquired during the fifteen years he lived there.
As long as the wood has not suffered irreversible damage, all parts of the tree may be utilised. Unearthed roots, trunks and branches are transformed by the artist into one-of-a-kind objects and pieces of furniture.

Artist Tomas Saraceno has asked visitors at his exhibition to rid themselves of any sharp objects - and you can see why. His Cloud Cities installation, currently on display at the Hamburger Bahnof Museum in Berlin, Germany, consists of large transparent spheres that lend themselves to an overall molecular aesthetic. Suspended in the air, visitors can walk inside the spheres as they tentatively balance in the midst. Tread with caution...no high heels allowed.