Sculptors take part in the 10gram Challenge, arty Instagram and creative director Ramdane Touhami’s textiles

This month’s design news focuses on the simpler things in life, from rag rugs and toffees to a nice set of curtains – simple but still very special. Please make sure you also register for the Design Council’s Design for Planet festival which takes place on 6 November. It’s free to attend these online lectures which look at how design is vital to economic and environmental success.