+ Japanese maker Zojirushi presents a white version of its ZUTTO collection of electronic kitchen appliances, which includes a rice cooker, toaster, hot water dispenser, and coffee maker. The collection was designed by Fumie Shibata.

+ Plus Minus Zero has launched an international version of its website.

+ The Good Design Expo returns to Tokyo Big Sight next month (August 22-24) for a public showcase of all of this year's nominated designs. Final results are announced in October. JS