Labubu x USM Haller collaboration at Milan design week sparks debate
The recent Dezeen Debate newsletter showcases a partnership between Kasing Lung's Labubu character and USM Haller furniture, unveiled during Milan design week 2026. The collaboration received positive feedback, with one commenter suggesting it might "cure our bland building pandemic," while another highlighted the juxtaposition of USM's logical design with the playful panel finishes. Additional highlights in the newsletter include a skyscraper resort called "White Lotus," designed by KPF, ODP, and Patricia Urquiola for Anantara in Miami, 1X's introduction of America's first mail-order servant robot, and the final designs for the Queen Elizabeth II memorial by Foster + Partners. Dezeen Debate is a weekly newsletter distributed every Tuesday, featuring top stories and reader insights.
Key facts
- Kasing Lung's Labubu character collaborated with USM Haller on cabinets at Milan design week 2026.
- Commenters suggested the approach could cure the 'bland building pandemic'.
- Other stories include a Miami skyscraper for Anantara by KPF, ODP, and Patricia Urquiola.
- America's first mail-order servant robot by 1X was featured.
- Foster + Partners revealed final designs for the Queen Elizabeth II memorial.
- Dezeen Debate is a weekly newsletter sent every Tuesday.
- The newsletter includes reader comments and top stories.
- The collaboration was part of Milan design week.
Entities
Artists
- Kasing Lung
- Patricia Urquiola
Institutions
- USM Haller
- Dezeen
- KPF
- ODP
- Anantara
- 1X
- Foster + Partners
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Miami
- United States
Sources
- Dezeen —