Comments update: introducing graphics that show nutritional information on supermarket receipts isn't enough to solve the "obesity epidemic", according to readers. Read on for more on this and explore our comments page to keep up with the latest discussions. More about "It's probably not the solution to obesity"
Comments update: readers joined the chorus of criticism aimed at the interiors of Pininfarina's Eurostar redesign this week and questioned whether the cross-channel rail service has lost its design direction. More about "Calling this a timeless design is a joke"
Comments update: Bjarke Ingels' firm hit the headlines this week after unveiling its design for a New York skyscraper wrapped by a ribbon of green terraces. Does the proposal mark a new direction for the city's high-rise architecture, or is it simply over-hyped? More about "Narratives have replaced the art of architecture"
Comments update: readers have accused American toy maker Mattel of dragging its heels in the attempt to diversify the iconic Barbie doll. Read on for more on this and explore our comments page to keep up with the latest discussions. More about "Why don't they make an ugly Barbie?"
Comments update: readers have been discussing Rafael Viñoly after the New-York based architect recently completed two high-profile projects, including a supertall skyscraper in New York and a circular road bridge in Uruguay. More about "People love to hate Viñoly but his recent work is incredible"
Comments update: readers are paying tribute to David Bowie and his influence on fashion, design and culture after the legendary musician died on Sunday. Read on for more on this and explore our comments page to keep up with the latest discussions. More about "Bowie's influence on design cannot be underestimated"
Comments update: readers weighed into the ongoing debate about whether non-architects should design buildings after Marcel Wanders described the discussion as the "f*cking opposite" of open-minded creativity. Read on for more on this and explore our comments page to keep up to date with the latest discussions. More about "Most people design rubbish without any formal training"
Comments update: readers are reacting to Japan's selecting of Kengo Kuma's wooden design for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic stadium and Zaha Hadid's controversial decision to speak out against it. More about "Somewhere between the two is a brilliant stadium"
Comments update: a proposal to turn New York's iconic Broadway into one long park set the agenda this week as readers called for cities around the world to embrace pedestrianisation. Read on for more on this and explore our comments page to keep up to date with the latest discussions. More about "Cars should be banned from Manhattan"
Comments update: Eric Parry Architects unveiled designs for the tallest building in London's financial district this week. Will it be an eyesore or a refreshing addition to the city's skyline? Read on to find out what readers thought, and explore our comments page to keep up to date with the latest discussions. More about "Sexy, sturdy, modern and masculine"
Comments update: Isay Weinfeld's first New York project is the latest in a string of luxury developments changing the face of the city – but some readers think the rush to build high-end apartments is destroying the Big Apple's local communities. More about "Does New York City have any type of housing other than luxury?"
Comments update: the poor design of refugee camps was thrust into the spotlight this week after we interviewed one of the world's leading authorities on humanitarian aid. More about "The biggest challenge architects have faced in a generation"
Comments update: is the trend for open-plan living coming to an end? Readers discussed the changing tastes in residential design after we reported that families are demanding more privacy in their homes. More about "Open-plan living was so last decade"
Comments update: architect Magnus Ström is helping the super rich commission bespoke homes, but should more attention be placed on housing for the less fortunate? Read on for more on this and explore our comments page to keep up to date with the latest discussions. More about "Architects should spend more time designing for the super poor"
Comments update: the use of taxidermy in design was thrust into the spotlight this week after we re-posted a 2010 project by BrewDog to our Instagram account as part of a Halloween-themed weekend of content. The controversial post attracted over 600 comments, sparking a debate about the use of dead animals in the creation of decorative objects. More about "Talk about social roadkill"
Comments update: Italian architect Renzo Piano, designer of The Shard in London, unveiled a new skyscraper proposal for the city last week – and readers weren't impressed. Read on for more on this and explore our comments page to keep up to date with the latest discussions. More about "A national disgrace"
Comments update: Marc Newson faced a backlash over his decision to use mammoth ivory in an £82,000 tea set this week on Dezeen. Read on for more on this and explore our comments page to keep up to date with the latest discussions. More about "The use of ivory is utterly repulsive"
Comments update: issues surrounding replica furniture design were a hot topic this week after we reported that Norwegian authorities had destroyed 100 copies of Danish designer Hans J Wegner's Round Chair. Read on for more on this and explore our comments page to keep up to date with the latest discussions. More about "Fakes wouldn't exist if design wasn't so expensive"
Comments update: is the architecture industry sexist? Dezeen readers are discussing the inflammatory issue after design critic Stephen Bayley described architect Zaha Hadid as aggressive, intractable and bitter. Read on for more on this and explore our comments page to keep up to date with the latest discussions. More about "Stephen Bayley's criticism has the unfortunate undertones of sexism"
Comments update: London's Royal College of Art is in the spotlight this week on Dezeen following more staff departures and the suspension of its world-famous Design Interactions course. Read on for more on this and explore our comments page to keep up with the latest discussions. More about "The RCA's reputation is going down pretty fast"