Stories by Natashah Hitti
Seven designs from Dubai’s Downtown Editions fair that celebrate the Middle East
No other design object has impacted the world more than the car, says V&A show curator
T Sakhi’s Lebanon pavilion uses walls to activate social interaction
MAS Architecture Studio’s wind tower keeps visitors cool without air-conditioning
Benjamin Benmoyal makes garments from recycled cassette tapes
“We’re selfish – we’re trying to solve problems for ourselves” says Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg
Doug Aitken creates “a portrait of the present” with luminous sculptures
Suzuki channels retrofuturism in Waku Spo and Hanare concept vehicles
This week, we announced Dezeen Awards winners
Daisy Newdick develops DIY process for making coffee from dandelions to promote biodiversity
Britain’s new £20 note features David Chipperfield’s Turner Contemporary
Toyota redesigns its e-Palette vehicle for Tokyo 2020 Olympic athletes
Seymourpowell’s Atmosphère devices diffuse cosmetics at the user
Klove’s Totems Over Time lights take the form of art deco-style talismans
The Misused uses hardware in surprising ways to make household goods
Aston Martin forays into motorcycle design with AMB 001
Tarot cards predict your future in the form of IKEA infographics
Annie Larkins develops plant-based alternative to chicken eggs
Lexus designs LF-30 Electrified concept to develop “mutual understanding” between car and driver
Banksy opens online store selling riot helmets, CCTV baby mobiles and a stab-proof vest
LifeCredit computer game envisions a dystopian future ruled by a social credit system
Toyota’s LQ concept creates a “bond” between car and driver with AI agent