Pencil production in New Jersey and the fabrication of massive turbines for wind power in North Dakota feature in this roundup of American industrial facilities photographed by Christopher Payne. More about Twelve scenes from America's "hidden" industrial world
Dezeen Showroom: Doha-based designer Shaikha Al Sulaiti has released a series of translucent tables that reference motifs found in traditional Qatari architecture and design. More about Wahaaj tables by Shaikha Al Sulaiti
Dezeen Showroom: Australian brand Ross Gardam has released a slimline wall-mounted light fixture that has a balanced form composed of both brass and glass. More about Volant wall light by Ross Gardam
Lifelike robots could be a step closer to reality with a new development from the University of Tokyo, where scientists have made a prototype with living skin capable of a "natural smile". More about Scientists use living skin to create robot that smiles
Dezeen Showroom: from aluminium stools to rugs with colourful motifs, we've selected seven accessories and items of furniture created by brands and designers based in the USA. More about Seven furnishings that contribute to America's furniture-making heritage
Polish design studio Nicer Design has created the Numbird collection of digit-shaped nesting boxes for small birds in urban areas. More about Nicer Design creates bird-box house numbers to encourage urban birdlife
Cabinets of curiosity and miniature tools based on Shaker furniture were among the works on view at New York design gallery Colony for its second Designer's Residency, showcasing four up-and-coming talents. More about Designers showcase work "meant to be lived with" at Colony in New York
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Mara has released a new version of its Icon chair, designed by Marcello Ziliani in flexible polypropylene for enhanced comfort and versatility. More about Icon chair by Marcello Ziliani for Mara
This week sees the start of Glastonbury festival. As summer begins, we have rounded up 10 unique pavilions installed at outdoor music festivals. More about Ten outdoor music festival installations and pavilions
Biodesign startup Re:Right Design has reprised its demountable Hayes Pavilion for this year's Glastonbury festival, cladding it in a biomaterial made from seaweed to demonstrate how sets can be built without plastic. More about Glastonbury's Hayes Pavilion "pushes the boundaries" of what bioplastic can do
Type foundry British Standard Type has developed a custom typeface for British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori that blends rounded and square shapes to reflect his dual heritage. More about British Standard Type creates "bright and playful" font family for Yinka Ilori
Neurodiversity meets found objects, crochet and weaving in the Interwoven project, created by British artist and designer Christopher Kelly to explore his experiences of living with neurological differences. More about Christopher Kelly explores neurodiversity through textiles in Interwoven
Designers must be flexible and willing to adapt to the unknown, says ROOM co-founder Morten Meisner-Jensen during a talk at the brand's showroom in Chicago during NeoCon. More about "We need to design for the different futures that can unfold" says panel at NeoCon in Chicago
Dezeen Showroom: muted and neutral while possessing a maximalist quality, the Casa tile collection designed by Greg Natale for Kaolin Surfaces takes cues from Italian interiors. More about Casa tile collection by Greg Natale for Kaolin Surfaces
Dezeen Showroom: created by designer and architect Ferruccio Laviani for Italian brand Mara, the Elle bookcase is a modular shelving unit with an angular and lightweight look. More about Elle bookcase by Ferruccio Laviani for Mara
The UK's Design Council has announced a mass upskilling target to prepare one million designers for the green transition, starting with a call to reverse the "critical decline" in design and technology education. More about Design Council launches plan to upskill one million designers by 2030
Dezeen Showroom: modularity and adaptability meet in the Unit storage system, designed by French furniture brand Tiptoe with a playful emphasis on self-assembly. More about Unit storage system by Tiptoe
A boom box made with mycelium and a teeter-totter that reaches across the US-Mexico border are some of the projects from the 10 independent design studios from San Francisco presented as part of our North American Design 2024 series. More about Ten independent design studios to watch in San Francisco
Dezeen Showroom: British company Karndean Designflooring has expanded its Art Select collection, adding 39 vinyl flooring designs that reference sought-after wood and stone types. More about Art Select flooring collection by Karndean Designflooring
Dezeen Showroom: versatile seating and modular office pods are among British company Boss Design's recent releases that have been listed on Dezeen Showroom. More about Boss Design publishes multipurpose furnishings on Dezeen Showroom