Lego has created a version of its building bricks printed with letters and numbers from the braille alphabet, so blind and partially sighted children can learn to read as they play. More about Lego launches Braille Bricks for blind and partially sighted children
With Coachella now over, Aaron Betsky questions the value of the festival's temporary sets and large-scale installations, and if the strain that their construction and destruction places on the planet is worth it. More about "The biggest problem with Coachella is that it all goes away after two weeks"
Turner Prize-winning collective Assemble has created a "secret indoor garden" within two houses in Liverpool, UK, as part of its Granby Four Streets rejuvenation project. More about Assemble transforms two derelict terrace houses into Granby Winter Garden
Design Museum director Deyan Sudjic has paid tribute to Stanley Kubrick, as an exhibition exploring the life and work of the legendary film director opens at the museum today. More about Stanley Kubrick showed "what the future might look like" says Deyan Sudjic
Ini Archibong presented the second instalment of his Below the Heavens furniture for Sé during Milan design week. In this interview, the designer says his aim is make objects that help you "escape your mundane reality". More about "I make emotional things with a function" says Ini Archibong
Layer has teamed up with Chinese automotive company Nio to design an electric scooter that uses artificial intelligence and machine-learning technology to autonomously take you on your preferred routes. More about Layer and Nio's intelligent Pal scooter learns your favourite routes
A former nunnery in Milan's city centre is now home to The Sister Hotel, which architecture studio Quincoces-Dragò has completed with eclectic interiors. More about The Sister Hotel in Milan sits inside an ancient convent
Thomas Ingenlath studied industrial design but now leads the strategic direction of car brand Polestar. He explains his career progression for the Dezeen Jobs careers guide. More about Careers guide: Thomas Ingenlath explains his path to designing performance cars at Polestar
Dedicated to the most promising designers under 35, the Salone Satellite show in Milan uncovers budding talent in the design industry. Design reporter Natashah Hitti has selected 10 of this year's future stars. More about 10 up-and-coming designers and studios from this year's Salone Satellite
The House of Wisdom, a library and cultural centre designed by Foster + Partners for Sharjah, will feature a cantilevered roof and a book-printing machine. More about Foster + Partners designs tech-filled library for Sharjah
Hand cranks are used to lift up huge glass doors that open to a courtyard in this Mexican restaurant, which Seattle firm Olson Kundig has completed in downtown Austin. More about Big glass box brings light into Olson Kundig's Comedor restaurant in Austin
The latest edition of our newsletter Dezeen Weekly features Jeanne Gang as Time Magazine's most influential architect, proposals to replace Notre-Dame Cathedral's spire and a coastal house in Devon. Subscribe to Dezeen Weekly ›
More about Dezeen Weekly features alternative Notre-Dame proposals and a coastal house in Devon
The Extinction Rebellion climate change protests in London removed the cars from Waterloo Bridge and created a public space that the Garden Bridge would never have been, writes Christine Murray. More about "Waterloo Garden Bridge is better than the Garden Bridge"
In our latest competition, we've teamed up with Troy Lighting to give away five table lamps from the brand's textured lighting collections. More about Competition: win a table lamp by Troy Lighting
A micro vineyard, a rooftop garden and an abundance of artwork are among the features in an island retreat that New York architect Vibeke Lichten has created for her family. More about Vibeke Lichten designs her own concrete Eco House for secluded New York island
We've chosen five of the best roles for interior designers available on Dezeen Jobs this week, including positions at Dimore Studio and Joyce Wang Studio. More about Top five interior design roles on Dezeen Jobs including opportunities at Dimore Studio and Joyce Wang Studio
Since the fire devastated Notre-Dame Cathedral and the French prime minister announced a competition to replace its spire, a flurry of designers have offered alternative proposals. Here are seven of the most interesting. More about Seven alternative spires for Notre-Dame Cathedral
Sou Fujimoto Architects has stopped using interns in its Tokyo office, amid an ongoing row about unpaid internships in architecture studios. More about Sou Fujimoto Architects ends internships in its Tokyo studio
Swedish furniture giant IKEA has unveiled an updated logo, although the changes will only be spotted by those with a keen eye for detail. More about IKEA's iconic blue and yellow logo made "future proof" in subtle redesign by Seventy Agency
All eyes should be on China in the race to develop smart cities, says architect Carlo Ratti, who is co-curating this year's Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture in Shenzhen. More about "China is one of the best places for experimenting" with urban technology says Carlo Ratti