World's largest building opens in China
News: the largest man-made structure in the world has opened in China's Sichuan province, housing hotels, offices, a beach resort and an artificial sun. More about World's largest building opens in China
Salad Memos by Boyeon Oh
Korean designer Boyeon Oh has designed a set of paper memos to look like a fresh packet of salad. More about Salad Memos by Boyeon Oh
3D printers hit UK high street
News: electronics retailer Maplin has become the first UK chain to sell 3D printers aimed at the domestic market. More about 3D printers hit UK high street
HOUSE House by Andrew Maynard Architects
Andrew Maynard Architects has linked two terraced homes in the Richmond suburb of Melbourne, Australia, by adding a periscope-shaped extension with a special area for graffiti artists (+ slideshow). More about HOUSE House by Andrew Maynard Architects
Hijuela El Durazno Caretaker's House by emA
The rural Lo Barnechea commune in the north-eastern area of Santiago city is the setting for this small oak-clad house by architectural firm emA (+ slideshow). More about Hijuela El Durazno Caretaker's House by emA
Food Huggers by Adrienne McNicholas and Michelle Ivankovic
Industrial designers Adrienne McNicholas and Michelle Ivankovic have launched a range of silicone caps designed to preserve leftover fruit and vegetables (+ slideshow). More about Food Huggers by Adrienne McNicholas and Michelle Ivankovic
Doug Engelbart 1925-2013
News: inventor of the computer mouse Doug Engelbart has died at the age of 88. More about Doug Engelbart 1925-2013
Anger over cancelled orders as design retailer Dwell reopens
News: collapsed UK furniture retailer Dwell is to reopen five of its 23 stores following a deal with the company's original founder - but furious customers of the old company are claiming their orders will not be honoured. More about Anger over cancelled orders as design retailer Dwell reopens
Dyslexic Objects win New Designer of the Year Award 2013
News: a range of products inspired by a young designer's dyslexia has won the New Designer of the Year Award (+ slideshow). More about Dyslexic Objects win New Designer of the Year Award 2013
Folly by Ron Arad for Magis
Product news: London designer Ron Arad has designed a wavy plastic bench resembling the infinity symbol, with curving backrests stretching upwards at each end. More about Folly by Ron Arad for Magis
WaterDream by Front for Axor
Swedish design trio Front have created a giant, three-headed shower installation constructed from a maze of standard copper pipes (+ slideshow). More about WaterDream by Front for Axor
Prototype unveiled for world’s first 3D-printed room
News: architects Michael Hansmeyer and Benjamin Dillenburger have revealed a prototype for the world’s first 3D-printed room. More about Prototype unveiled for world’s first 3D-printed room