Design thinking courses give the whole concept a bad name. But when rigorously applied, real design thinking can solve problems, say Charlotte and Peter Fiell, authors of new book 100 Ideas that Changed Design. More about "We have lost sight of what design thinking actually is"
Granby Workshop, the social enterprise set up by Turner Prize-winning architecture collective Assemble, has launched a range of slip-cast vessels as part of London Craft Week. More about Assemble's Granby Workshop creates slip-cast tableware using modular moulds
Canyon-like walls overflowing with mist define the Doubleground pavilion, which nestles within the sculpture garden of the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. More about Muir and Openwork create mist-filled "chasm" at National Gallery of Victoria
Curved glass blocks, white stuccoed volumes and courtyards are strung together to form this new community facility for Los Angeles' LGBTQ+ community, designed by architecture firms Leong Leong and KFA. More about Leong Leong and KFA complete Hollywood campus for Los Angeles LGBT+ Centre
The Eames Foundation has released a plan to maintain the modernist Californian residence that Charles and Ray Eames built for themselves to make it look like the designers "just stepped out for the day". More about Eames House preservation plan launched 70 years after residence was completed
Rei Kawakubo is one of the world's best known fashion designers, but never sketches. In this interview, she discusses her unusual design process, how she set up Comme des Garçons and why she won't be pigeonholed. More about Comme des Garçons is "nothing about clothes" says Rei Kawakubo
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Nike has launched an app setting that provides "hyper-accurate" sizing recommendations for each of its shoes by scanning your feet with a smartphone camera. More about Nike app uses AR and AI to scan feet for perfect fit
Paris-based architect Vincent Callebaut wants to give Notre-Dame Cathedral a new roof that generates energy and contains an aquaponic farm. More about Vincent Callebaut proposes a roof that generates energy and food for Notre-Dame Cathedral
Brett Holts, vice president of Nike Running Footwear, and runner Paula Radcliffe explain the new Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% shoe worn by London Marathon winner Eliud Kipchoge in this movie produced by Dezeen. More about Nike explains the engineering behind its latest record-breaking marathon running shoe
Mandalaki Studio teamed up with Italian car company Estrima to design the "first" electric concept car made from 80 per cent recycled plastics. More about Mandalaki's Birò O2 concept car is made from 80 per cent recycled plastics
American fashion designer Zac Posen has created a dress constructed from 3D-printed petals, which was worn by British model Jourdan Dunn at this year's Met Gala in New York. More about Zac Posen 3D prints rose-petal dress for Met Gala
The UK government has promised to pay to replace combustible cladding on private high-rise housing, almost two years after the Grenfell Tower fire. More about UK government will pay £200 million to replace Grenfell-style cladding
Chinese car companies are putting their history of copying behind them and now have the confidence to create their own designs, says Peter Horbury, head of design for automotive brand Geely. More about There is "no stopping" China's car design industry says Peter Horbury
Aged brick walls and ceiling beams hint at the past lives of this building in Barcelona, which Cadaval & Solà-Morales has turned into a contemporary home. More about Cadaval & Solà-Morales converts 19th-century theatre into spacious Barcelona home
Here are five of the best opportunities for visualisers available on Dezeen Jobs right now, including roles at Studio Gang and David Chipperfield Architects. More about Top five jobs for architectural visualisers including opportunities at Studio Gang and David Chipperfield
Industrial designer Marc Newson has created soft-shell versions of Louis Vuitton's suitcases, making them lighter and more spacious on the inside. More about Louis Vuitton and Marc Newson launch soft luggage collection
Chinese architecture firm LUO Studio has made a beetle-shaped micro library for children, from the abandoned frame of a bike-sharing scheme bicycle.
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Skeletal stools and a blobby, monolithic table and chair features in this series of furniture by French designer Elissa Lacoste. More about Elissa Lacoste creates "grotesque" furniture that resembles flesh
Dezeen's editorial director Amy Frearson spoke to members of the family behind the Italian furniture brand Minotti about their approach to combining heritage with a vision for the future in this talk filmed by Dezeen. More about Watch our talk exploring the past and future of Minotti