Jennifer Hahn
Six projects by Nicole McLaughlin that use ordinary objects in unexpected ways
Designer Nicole McLaughlin has collated an anthology of her viral projects, which see everyday items transformed into wearable pieces of design. Here, she shares her six favourite projects from the book. More about Six projects by Nicole McLaughlin that use ordinary objects in unexpected ways
Yuri Suzuki composes soundscape for electric cars that adapts to the driver
Pentagram partner Yuri Suzuki has developed a new family of sounds for electric vehicles that hope to replace the "monotonous and annoying" noises made by conventional cars. More about Yuri Suzuki composes soundscape for electric cars that adapts to the driver
Tesla suspends Bitcoin payments over concerns about "rapidly increasing" emissions
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the electric-car maker will no longer be accepting Bitcoin in exchange for its vehicles due to the cryptocurrency's alleged contribution to climate change. More about Tesla suspends Bitcoin payments over concerns about "rapidly increasing" emissions
Es Devlin and Yinka Ilori construct Brit Awards stage like rainbow-coloured maze
Glowing, zigzagging volumes were layered to form the labyrinthine backdrop of the 2021 Brit Awards, courtesy of designers Es Devlin and Yinka Ilori. More about Es Devlin and Yinka Ilori construct Brit Awards stage like rainbow-coloured maze
Yves Béhar 3D prints Forust homeware from reclaimed wood waste
Sawdust is mixed with a natural tree-sap binder and 3D printed into complex, swirling geometries to form this homeware collection, designed by Yves Béhar for additive manufacturing company Forust. More about Yves Béhar 3D prints Forust homeware from reclaimed wood waste
Imogen Heap removes 20 tonnes of carbon dioxide from atmosphere with debut NFT drop
Musician Imogen Heap has created a collection of six audiovisual NFTs that are carbon negative and hope to "set the bar for what digital art can and should be". More about Imogen Heap removes 20 tonnes of carbon dioxide from atmosphere with debut NFT drop
Eight outlandish items jumping on the NFT bandwagon
From a picture of a twig to a golden Pringles can, we've rounded up eight NFTs that are trying take advantage of the hype around the blockchain technology. More about Eight outlandish items jumping on the NFT bandwagon
Marie Bee Bloom's biodegradable face masks blossom into wildflowers
From daisies to baby's breath, Dutch brand Marie Bee Bloom has embedded flower seeds into single-use rice paper masks in a bid to cut down on plastic pollution and give back to nature. More about Marie Bee Bloom's biodegradable face masks blossom into wildflowers
Minwook Paeng develops robot eye to help users walk while looking at their phones
Industrial design student Minwook Paeng has created a robotic Third Eye that is fixed to the forehead and looks out for obstacles when the wearer's real eyes are glued to their smartphone. More about Minwook Paeng develops robot eye to help users walk while looking at their phones
Five architecture and design events in May from Dezeen Events Guide
An exhibition about nightclubs at the V&A Dundee and the first-ever Mexico Design Fair are among the events listed in Dezeen Events Guide this May, while the Venice Architecture Biennale is also taking place after its postponement last year. More about Five architecture and design events in May from Dezeen Events Guide
3D textiles could "replace concrete and cement" in construction says Hella Jongerius
New three-dimensional weaving technologies could revolutionise architecture and lead to lighter, more flexible buildings according to Dutch designer Hella Jongerius. More about 3D textiles could "replace concrete and cement" in construction says Hella Jongerius
Antarctica's first flag aims to give the uninhabited continent a voice in the climate crisis
American journalist Evan Townsend has designed the True South flag for Antarctica to create a distinctive identity for the continent and encourage its protection by the rest of the Earth's inhabitants. More about Antarctica's first flag aims to give the uninhabited continent a voice in the climate crisis
Sonnet155 is a "temporary handbag" made from discarded fruit peels
Berlin design students Lobke Beckfeld and Johanna Hehemeyer-Cürten have developed a translucent fruit-leather bag that dissolves in water and can be used to fertilise plants once it is no longer needed. More about Sonnet155 is a "temporary handbag" made from discarded fruit peels
Moooi releases real-life version of "impossible to produce" virtual chair by Andrés Reisinger
Dutch design brand Moooi has partnered with 3D artist Andrés Reisinger to mass-produce his Hortensia chair, which went viral on Instagram as a rendering and become known as "the chair that could not be made". More about Moooi releases real-life version of "impossible to produce" virtual chair by Andrés Reisinger
WaterLight is a portable lantern that can be charged with salt water or urine
Colombian renewable energy start-up E-Dina has developed a cordless light that converts salt water into electricity as a more reliable alternative to solar lamps in off-grid communities. More about WaterLight is a portable lantern that can be charged with salt water or urine
Seven key materials designers are relying on to create more sustainable products
To mark Earth Day, we've rounded up seven materials that designers are using to replace more polluting mainstays such as plastic, concrete and leather in a bid to limit the impacts of climate change. More about Seven key materials designers are relying on to create more sustainable products
Fixing Fashion initiative hopes to patch up "broken" clothing industry
Dutch designer Dave Hakkens has launched an online academy that teaches users how to fix "99 per cent of their clothing" in a bid to combat the mounting issue of textile waste. More about Fixing Fashion initiative hopes to patch up "broken" clothing industry
Students turn discarded chewing gum into colourful skateboard wheels
French design students Hugo Maupetit and Vivian Fischer have developed a method for collecting discarded chewing gum and turning it into colourful, recycled plastic skateboard wheels. More about Students turn discarded chewing gum into colourful skateboard wheels
Adidas unveils Stan Smith Mylo trainers made from mycelium leather
Adidas has revealed a mycelium leather version of its classic Stan Smith trainers, becoming the latest in a flurry of brands creating products from the sustainable leather alternative. More about Adidas unveils Stan Smith Mylo trainers made from mycelium leather
"Whitest paint on record" reflects 98 per cent of sunlight to cool buildings
Researchers at Purdue University have developed an "ultra-white" paint that reflects 98 per cent of sunlight and deflects infrared heat, allowing buildings to cool below the surrounding air temperature. More about "Whitest paint on record" reflects 98 per cent of sunlight to cool buildings