The US Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a special airworthiness certificate to Armada Model Zero, a prototype electric car that can go from driving to flying by launching straight up into the air like a drone. More about Electric flying car receives approval for test flights in the US
Italian fashion house Fendi has collaborated with Japanese architect Kengo Kuma to design accessories that reference ancient Japanese craft techniques, which were presented at Fendi's latest menswear show. More about Kengo Kuma creates accessories for Fendi from washi paper and tree bark
The proliferation of AI poses major challenges for the natural world, according to tech-focused artist Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg, whose latest work uses neural networks to replicate birdsong. More about AI "raises all sorts of questions" for animals and the environment says Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg
Forest sounds and furnishings made from storm-stricken trees bring elements of nature into this menswear boutique in London's King's Cross, designed by local practice Fred Rigby Studio. More about Fred Rigby Studio creates dried flower meadow inside Lestrange's Coal Drops Yard store
Architects Ma Yansong and Rossana Hu, interior designers André Fu and Alex Mok and furniture designer Frank Chou have been announced as the first five Dezeen Awards China judges. More about Ma Yansong, Rossana Hu and André Fu named judges for Dezeen Awards China 2023
You can still list your London Design Festival 2023 event on Dezeen's Events Guide's digital guide to the festival, which takes place in venues across the city from 16 to 24 September. More about There's still time to be listed on Dezeen's digital guide for London Design Festival 2023
Fashion brand Ganni and materials company Polybion have debuted a jacket grown by bacteria during the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, marking a milestone for bacterial cellulose as a leather alternative. More about Ganni unveils faux leather jacket made using bacteria instead of cowhide
US studio Shiftspace has renovated a rowhouse in Philadelphia originally designed by Chinese-American architect IM Pei, restoring its original qualities after decades of alterations. More about Shiftspace brings IM Pei rowhouse in Philadelphia back to "original vision"
International architecture studio HKS has reduced the plans for its Wilson Tower in Austin, Texas just six months after unveiling the designs for the skyscraper. More about HKS reduces plans for its supertall Austin skyscraper by half
Footage has emerged of the Populous-designed MSG Sphere in Las Vegas lit up with cascading red and yellow lights and the greeting "Hello World" on its LED screen. More about MSG Sphere in Las Vegas covered in swirling lava visuals ahead of opening
Promotion: a vase made from a mycelium mould and a light installation that includes a car destroyed during the war in Ukraine feature in the Made by Fire exhibition. More about Made by Fire explores "the power and fragility of Bohemian glass and porcelain"
Decorative brick-clad buildings fold around courtyards at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka, a boarding school in Bangladesh designed by British practice Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios with architecture studio Shatotto Architecture for Green Living. More about Aga Khan Academy Dhaka wraps around "friendly outdoor learning areas"
Modern classrooms require new types of furniture, says industrial design studio Pearson Lloyd, which has developed a collection geared towards next-generation learning. More about Pearson Lloyd rethinks classroom furniture to suit Gen Z learning
Designer Sabine Marcelis has created her first car – a conceptual electric version of French car brand Renault's Twingo model, designed to celebrate its 30th anniversary. More about Sabine Marcelis reimagines Twingo as "inside-out car" with translucent steering wheel
Dezeen and Bentley's Future Luxury Retail Design Competition closes for entries at midnight on Friday. Enter before the deadline for the chance to win up to £15,000. More about Last chance to enter Dezeen and Bentley's Future Luxury Retail Design Competition
Mega-projects such as The Line should be avoided in favour of improving urban design within existing cities, Gehl Architects CEO Helle Søholt says in this interview. More about "The era of mega-cities should be over" says Helle Søholt
Dezeen Showroom: minimalistic, functional kitchen units defined by aluminium bands lining their edges are among six new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Riciclantica Outline kitchen by Valcucine among six new products on Dezeen Showroom
A film featuring projects that emphasise the Future is Rural theme of the Japan Pavilion at the London Design Biennale, which was curated by Yuki Sumner. More about Future is Rural video presented at London Design Biennale's Japan Pavilion
Rounded walls and archways create a flow through this Montreal boutique, designed by local studio MRDK for Canadian sportswear brand Ciele Athletics. More about MRDK uses arches and mosaics for Ciele Athletics store in Montreal
Dezeen School Shows: a sustainable crematorium that crystallises ashes using water cremation is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Arts University Bournemouth. More about Arts University Bournemouth presents 10 design and architecture projects