A company in the US has invented a magnetic break-away plug based on the design of Apple's discontinued MagSafe power connectors. More about Magnetic plug builds on Apple's discontinued MagSafe design
Mirco Simonato Architetto has added white-walled courtyards and simple gabled tombs to a cemetery in Megliadino San Vitale, northern Italy. More about Gabled tombs sit within serene courtyards at Italian cemetery
Portland studio Skylab Architecture designed the triangular floor plan of this Colorado retreat to allow optimum views of the region's mountainous landscape. More about Triangular house by Skylab provides sweeping Rocky Mountain views
Selldorf Architects has revealed plans for a renovation and expansion of the Frick Collection museum in New York City. More about Selldorf Architects unveils major renovation and expansion plans for New York's Frick museum
Levi's has accused French fashion brand Kenzo of copying the famous red tabs of its jeans. More about Levi's sues Kenzo for trade mark infringement over use of red pocket tab
Stephen Burks, Es Devlin, Asif Khan and Morag Myerscough have joined the panel of judges for the inaugural Dezeen Awards, which is accepting entries until 30 June 2018. More about Es Devlin and Asif Khan join Dezeen Awards judging panel
Land Rover's Range Rover Velar has been named "the most beautiful car on the planet" at the 2018 World Car Awards. More about Range Rover Velar named World Car Design of the Year
The powerful imagery of afrofuturism suggests what could be possible if the ambitions of black architects and designers are realised, says Ekow Eshun. More about "There is a desire among black people to make the world over"
American studio Fiedler Marciano Architecture took cues from vernacular architecture in New England while designing a pair of small, sculptural buildings for an artists' nature retreat. More about Fiedler Marciano creates artist studios in a forest clearing in Connecticut
Researchers at MIT Media Lab have developed a wearable gadget that transcribes and responds to conversations users have with themselves in their heads. More about MIT's AlterEgo device "silently converses" with the voices in your head
To celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of Danish architect Jørn Utzon, we've collaborated with the Utzon Center in Denmark to highlight 10 of his most important projects, including the one everyone knows. More about 10 key projects by Sydney Opera House architect Jørn Utzon
The Ace Hotel chain is opening its first Japanese outpost in Kyoto this winter, in a former telephone exchange building overhauled by Kengo Kuma. More about Kengo Kuma designs Japan's first Ace Hotel
We've selected five of the best architecture and design roles available via Dezeen Jobs this week, including positions with architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron and furniture brand Hem. More about Top five architecture and design jobs this week include Herzog & de Meuron and Hem
More than 50 leading academics working in the field of robotics have called for a boycott of a South Korean university, over concerns about its partnership with a defence company to develop autonomous arms. More about AI experts condemn development of "killer robots" in South Korea
Sculptural chairs and tables that combine chubby and slender forms feature in Ini Archibong's first furniture collection for London-based brand Sé. More about Ini Archibong's debut collection for Sé explores delicacy and strength
This holiday home on the south coast of Iceland features a sheltered central courtyard lined by a pair of timber volumes and a terrace with a panoramic view of a nearby lake. More about Timber and concrete summer house faces scenic Icelandic landscape
Architecture studio Belotto Scopel Tanaka has used sliding wooden doors, white marble and grey furnishings to transform this apartment in Curitiba, Brazil, into a family getaway. More about Dark wood contrasts pale marble at renovated Brazilian apartment
Toronto firm Williamson Williamson has completed a multigenerational home in the town of Ancaster, designed to allow ageing parents to live with their adult children. More about Williamson Williamson designs Canadian home to adapt as its residents age
Maruni will launch two "comfortable" wooden chairs by designers Naoto Fukasawa and Jasper Morrison at this year's Salone del Mobile furniture fair, taking place in Milan later this month. More about Maruni unveils latest collaborations with Naoto Fukasawa and Jasper Morrison
The interior of this restaurant in London's Pimlico features a palette of materials and colours chosen by local studio Sella Concept to evoke the warm sunshine and relaxed lifestyle of the Mediterranean. More about Sella Concept combines Mediterranean hues and textures for London tapas restaurant Omar's Place