Uber has scrapped its controversial and confusing "asshole" symbol for a simple wordmark, as part of its new visual identity designed with branding firm Wolff Olins. More about Uber "brings back the U" in major rebrand
New York designer Nik Bentel has reimagined the humble chalk stick as toys in various shapes so that budding artists and architects can draw hatching, dots and circle patterns. More about Nik Bentel reshapes chalk to create architectural drawing toys for children
London-based designer Michael Anastassiades looked to classical architecture when creating this reflective bronze drinking fountain, which is installed in the V&A's garden courtyard for London Design Festival. More about Michael Anastassiades installs drinking fountain that "lights up your whole face" at the V&A
Italian furniture brand De Padova has opened its first US showroom in New York City, where products are presented alongside items from its parent company Boffi and sister label MA/U Studio. More about De Padova opens spacious furniture showroom in New York's Soho
Infiniti has unveiled its latest Prototype 10 concept car, which aims to bring the classic speedster into the electric era. More about Infiniti's Prototype 10 concept is a modern take on the classic speedster
This concert hall in Mérida, Mexico, comprises a building faced in metal ribs that encloses a central plaza for public performances. More about Steel ribbing flanks courtyard at Palace for Mexican Music
This year's London Design Festival features an array of projects that showcase new and inventive techniques in glass. Design reporter Natashah Hitti picks out eight of the most interesting examples, including vessels shaped by spectacles and glass blocks infused with bubbles. More about Eight designers exploring the versatility of glass for London Design Festival
A nine-metre-high maze built from cross-laminated timber is on show at the V&A during London Design Festival, to demonstrate the potential of carbon-neutral buildings. More about Waugh Thistleton installs modular three-storey maze in V&A's Sackler Courtyard
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma says the new engineering techniques developed to meet the technical challenges of the V&A Dundee are being used to build his Tokyo 2020 Olympic stadium. More about V&A Dundee shows "new way of designing big buildings" that will be used for Tokyo stadium, says Kengo Kuma
Blush-tone walls and rose-hued marble feature in this Melbourne accessories shop, designed by studio Pattern to suggest a "new kind of femininity". More about Pattern creates rose-tinted interior for The Daily Edited boutique in Melbourne
All 26 letters of the alphabet are constructed out of folded metal in this colourful, interactive installation for London Design Festival 2018. More about Kellenberger-White's multicoloured Alphabet chairs can be used to spell out words
Dezeen promotion: kitchen and bathroom brand Grohe has unveiled a range of tap fittings that provide various types of filtered water, including chilled, kettle-hot or sparkling. More about Grohe's Blue Home and Red taps provide instant boiling or sparkling water
Architect Guillem Carrera has completed an environmentally friendly elderly care home and day centre on a wedge-shaped plot in the Spanish village of Blancafort. More about Guillem Carrera's care home in northern Spain encourages residents to socialise