The next generation of designers will need to account for a crisis of sexuality and should aim for an asexual design language, French designer Philippe Starck tells Dezeen in this interview. More about "I have fought all my life against macho products" says Philippe Starck
Architecture firm Daniel Statham Studio has designed a vertical car park in central Hangzhou, China, where cars are stacked using a fully automated lift system. More about Daniel Statham Studio creates fully automated Future Car Park
In this week's comments update, readers are debating a feature in our AItopia series that examines the question of whether AI technology will end up taking architects' jobs. More about "AI will never replace a Frank Lloyd Wright or a Mies van der Rohe" says commenter
Today is Earth Overshoot Day, marking the date when humanity's consumption of resources exceeds the planet's annual capacity to regenerate them. It should serve as a reminder for designers to take the lead in building a more sustainable future, writes Sian Sutherland. More about "Now is the time for the creative industry to rise up and grab the reins"
Canadian dog brand Earth Rated has received a holistic overhaul from design agency Layer, encompassing new canine-friendly branding and a range of toys designed for more "stimulating, long-lasting and enjoyable play". More about Layer rebrands dog supply company using colours visible to canines
Architect and designer Rodolfo Dordoni, who served as the art director for a number of Italian design brands including Artemide, Cappellini and Minotti, has passed away at the age of 69. More about "Visionary" Italian designer Rodolfo Dordoni dies aged 69
East London football club Walthamstow FC has unveiled kits featuring designs by mid-19-century designer William Morris's company Morris & Co. More about Walthamstow FC unveils William Morris-informed floral kits
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features the world's largest office building and London Underground waste repurposed into tiles for tube stations. More about Dezeen Agenda features the world's largest office building
Texas studios Smitharc Architecture + Interiors and Erin Sander Design have completed a family home with limestone cladding, a Zen garden and a gallery-like space for the clients' Ferraris. More about Greenway Parks Residence in Dallas features "auto lounge" for Ferraris
Local studio FGMF has used translucent screens and metallic panels to enclose a residence on a sloping site near São Paulo. More about FGMF covers Brazilian house in translucent shell
Dezeen School Shows: a project that spotlights mycelium as a building material is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at University of Colorado Denver. More about Ten design projects by students at the University of Colorado Denver
German-Chinese architecture practice Büro Ziyu Zhuang has topped a restaurant and teahouse in Chengdu, China, with sweeping roofs and a viewpoint. More about Büro Ziyu Zhuang designs Longquan Mountain Observatory to resemble "spaceship or alien form"
An exposed concrete structure adds a sense of rhythm to Mallcom Factory, a PPE factory designed by Indian practice Iksoi Studio. More about Iksoi Studio celebrates functionality with exposed concrete grid in Indian factory
Design firm Leadoff Studio and Spora Health have created the Momma's Kit – a health monitoring system that aims to reduce Black maternal mortality rates with the help of attention-grabbing graphics and packaging. More about Momma's Kit aims to cut maternal mortality rates among Black women
Plastic has a crucial role to play in the battle against climate change, according to Thomas Drustrup, managing director of the Danish trade association for plastics. More about "Plastic has an image problem" says Danish Plastics Federation CEO
Pool houses that nestle into gardens of homes around the world are the focus of this roundup, which includes a semicircular pavilion in the UK and a pink-concrete shelter in Belgium. More about Ten tranquil pool houses that add luxury to gardens
Industrial designer Min Chen has joined Dezeen Awards China 2023 as a judge. Here, he selects five projects that best reflect his work. More about Five key projects by industrial designer and Dezeen Awards China judge Min Chen
A research team at the University of Michigan has created biodegradable formwork out of sawdust in an attempt to mitigate wood waste in the process of laying concrete. More about DART Lab creates biodegradable concrete casts using sawdust
Local architecture firm Studio North designed a custom garden and garage combination complete with Corten steel planters and a green roof in Calgary, Alberta. More about Studio North juxtaposes industrial garage with delicate garden in Calgary
Dezeen School Shows: an acoustic solution made from ancient ship sails and lime is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at University of Portsmouth. More about University of Portsmouth presents 13 architecture and design projects