Seymourpowell demos VR software for collaboratively designing cars
London studio Seymourpowell's virtual-reality tool for automotive design allows people in various locations around the world to work together in real time. More about Seymourpowell demos VR software for collaboratively designing cars
Lago models eight interiors after successful women and their "kindness"
Furniture brand Lago has worked with eight prominent Italian women to create a series of rooms in "an ode to women's kindness". More about Lago models eight interiors after successful women and their "kindness"
Southern African wood and galvanised metal combine in furniture by Mabeo
Botswanan brand Mabeo has launched three new collections of furniture made using wood and waste metal from the local construction industry. More about Southern African wood and galvanised metal combine in furniture by Mabeo
Beirut Design Week returns to show the world Lebanon "is not just about political instability"
Dezeen promotion: the challenges of regional political instability have fuelled the creativity of designers in Lebanon, says the director of Beirut Design Week, which takes place in the city this month. More about Beirut Design Week returns to show the world Lebanon "is not just about political instability"
Kitty Hawk's prototype personal aircraft flies over water
The latest company to enter the race to build personal aircraft is Kitty Hawk, which has revealed a prototype electric vehicle that moves like a flying jet ski. More about Kitty Hawk's prototype personal aircraft flies over water
David Chipperfield leaves Driade after just two years as artistic director
British architect David Chipperfield has stepped down from his position as artistic director at Italian furniture brand Driade, and has been replaced by a "creative committee". More about David Chipperfield leaves Driade after just two years as artistic director
Yves Behar's Juicero juicer has its reputation shredded by social media
The Yves Behar-designed Juicero juicer has been slammed on social media after it transpired that a pair of hands could do the same job as the $400 machine. More about Yves Behar's Juicero juicer has its reputation shredded by social media
Mark Zuckerberg predicts the end of the TV as augmented reality takes over
The growth of augmented reality will make most of the hardware we use today obsolete, according to Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. More about Mark Zuckerberg predicts the end of the TV as augmented reality takes over
Carlo Ratti experiments with "programmable wood" to make Swish stool for Cassina
Architecture office Carlo Ratti Associati used digital processes to produce this collapsible wooden stool that can be adjusted into different predetermined shapes. More about Carlo Ratti experiments with "programmable wood" to make Swish stool for Cassina
Casamania bought out by fellow Italian furniture brand Horm
The Italian-owned Horm Group has acquired 100 per cent of "young and fresh" furniture brand Casamania as it looks to expand in the contract market. More about Casamania bought out by fellow Italian furniture brand Horm
Molteni&C granted injunction to stop Cassina producing identical Gio Ponti lounge chair
Molteni&C has won the first round of a legal battle against Cassina, after both Italian brands showed the same 1950s Gio Ponti chair at Milan design week. More about Molteni&C granted injunction to stop Cassina producing identical Gio Ponti lounge chair
Olivia Lee designs furniture to help solve technology-related daily dilemmas
A vanity table optimised for selfies and a tactile rug that helps you avoid walking into walls while virtual-reality gaming were among the objects presented at this year's Milan design week by Singaporean designer Olivia Lee. More about Olivia Lee designs furniture to help solve technology-related daily dilemmas
Tom Dixon creates custom motorcycle for Moto Guzzi named Tomoto
Patterned rims, bespoke Pirelli tyres, raw aluminium and a signature lamp for a headlight feature in Tom Dixon's custom Moto Guzzi motorcycle, which was on show during Milan design week. More about Tom Dixon creates custom motorcycle for Moto Guzzi named Tomoto
Australian designers take over the oratory in one of Milan's oldest churches
The works of 11 Australian designers are being exhibited together within a 12th-century church courtyard and oratory during Milan design week. More about Australian designers take over the oratory in one of Milan's oldest churches
Nendo creates calm white sanctuary at Milan design week with Invisible Outlines exhibition
A cut-out mountainscape, wobbly jellyfish vases and tables that melt into bowls are among the items shown by Japanese brand Nendo at its Milan design week exhibition. More about Nendo creates calm white sanctuary at Milan design week with Invisible Outlines exhibition
Cassina and Molteni&C heading to court over rights to Gio Ponti lounge chair
Italian furniture brands Cassina and Molteni&C are locked in a legal battle over who has the rights to a 1950s design by architect Gio Ponti, after they both showed the chair at Milan design week. More about Cassina and Molteni&C heading to court over rights to Gio Ponti lounge chair
Ventura Lambrate and Centrale programme announced for Milan design week 2017
Dezeen promotion: a modernist-inspired carousel by Lee Broom, IKEA's own festival, an exhibition by Maarten Baas and the latest Material Futures projects from Central Saint Martins will be part of Ventura Lambrate and new sister district Ventura Centrale during this year's Milan design week. More about Ventura Lambrate and Centrale programme announced for Milan design week 2017
Eight trends to look out for at Milan design week
Milan design week is a few days from kick-off, but a number of trends are already emerging from the world's biggest and most important design fair. More about Eight trends to look out for at Milan design week
IKEA ventures into smart home products with Trådfri lighting series
IKEA has introduced smart functionality into its new Trådfri lighting range, as it takes its first major step into the Internet of Things. More about IKEA ventures into smart home products with Trådfri lighting series
Nendo's Flow furniture collection combines tables with giant bowls
Tabletops melt into bowls in Nendo's new furniture collection, which will make its debut at Milan design week. More about Nendo's Flow furniture collection combines tables with giant bowls