Dezeen's October Design Picks: Studio Hagen Hall's First Furniture and Didi Ng Wing Yin's Pleated Cabinet

Dezeen's Jane Englefield highlights standout furniture and homeware from October, featuring the debut furniture piece by architecture office Studio Hagen Hall and a distinctive pleated cabinet by designer Didi Ng Wing Yin. These selections reflect a broader trend of architects venturing into product design and a growing appreciation for textural, sculptural pieces in contemporary interiors. The roundup showcases how emerging and established designers are pushing material boundaries—from folded wood to innovative joinery—offering collectors and design enthusiasts fresh perspectives on functional art. As autumn design weeks wrap up, these pieces signal a shift toward tactile, statement-making objects that blur the line between furniture and sculpture. Expect to see more cross-disciplinary work and tactile detailing in the months ahead.