Hong Kong design studio Raskh has developed the Leverage watch, which features a patented mechanism that reveals a hidden bottle opener concealed in the case body. More about Raskh launches "world's first" watch with built-in bottle opener
The Barbie dolls and Dreamhouses featured in Barbie: The Exhibition at London's Design Museum reflect shifts in visual culture over the famed toy's 65 years. More about Barbie exhibition aims to show toy is "worthy proposition from a design point of view"
London's Somerset House has opened The Lore of Loverboy exhibition, which celebrates a decade of the genderfluid fashion house founded by designer and illustrator Charles Jeffrey. More about Charles Jeffrey's "diverse body of material" goes on display at Somerset House
Google's greenhouse gas emissions have increased by half over the last five years due to the energy demands of artificial intelligence, the company has revealed. More about Google reports 50 per cent jump in emissions due to AI energy use
Dezeen Showroom: furniture brand Ülii Design Studio worked with designer Natthorn Uliss to create a chair made from wood informed by elements found in Thai residential architecture. More about Sala chair by Natthorn Uliss for Ülii Design Studio
The European Space Agency has created its own version of a Lego brick that is 3D printed from meteorite dust, as the organisation explores how to construct buildings in space. More about European Space Agency develops Lego brick from space dust to build on the moon
Dezeen Jobs is offering the chance to win three Georg Jensen stainless steel pitchers to Dezeen readers. More about Register as a jobseeker for a chance to win a Georg Jensen Koppel pitcher
Thirteen designers practising in New York City have been selected as part of our North American Design 2024 series, which highlights an array of independent design studios in cities across the continent. More about Thirteen independent designers standing out in New York City
Unlike in most parts of the world, Iceland's design scene is overwhelmingly female. Nat Barker explores what makes the tiny Nordic nation different. More about The country where design is dominated by women
British politician Jo Johnson, brother to the former prime minister Boris Johnson, has criticised the current state of Britain's design and technology education. More about UK design education has "fundamental problem" says Jo Johnson
Rival Chicago design events NeoCon and Fulton Market Design Days must start working together for the benefit of the city, an organiser of one of the fairs has said. More about Rival Chicago fairs to "lose ground" without cooperation says Design Days organiser
This year's Glastonbury festival debuted stages constructed using reclaimed materials, from storm-felled trees and helicopters to pieces of Heathrow's defunct Terminal 1. Here are five of the most interesting. More about Five Glastonbury stages made from ex-military helicopters and other reused materials
UK LGBTQ+ media brand Gay Times is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Here, senior art director Jack Rowe shares five key magazine covers with progressive design language. More about Five Gay Times magazine covers that "balance visual impact with meaningful representation"
Max Radford Gallery has opened a permanent space in east London that shows collectible designs from its past shows, including pieces by Carsten in der Elst and Amelia Stevens. More about Max Radford Gallery opens London showroom to get people "in front of real objects"
Dezeen Showroom: interiors, exteriors and swimming pools can be enhanced with the richly coloured, stone-look Amazonia 465 tile collection, created by Spanish brand Porcelánicos HDC. More about Amazonia 465 collection by Porcelánicos HDC
An online programme launched by designer and activist Touraj Saberivand has taught design skills to over 1,000 young Afghan women. In this interview, he describes the challenges facing the course and its students. More about "It gave them hope that they could continue their lives" says founder of design academy for Afghan girls
Nomad Capri and Domaine de Boisbuchet – Summer Workshops are among the architecture, design and art events featured in Dezeen Events Guide this July. More about Five architecture and design events in July from Dezeen Events Guide
Creative studio Tableau has opened a permanent gallery for its roster of designers in Copenhagen, Denmark, which launched during 3 Days of Design. More about Tableau Gallery aims to "create a community" for designers and artists
Stockholm-based studio Goldin+Senneby has created the Spruce Time installation in Sweden, a climate-controlled chamber that houses a clone of one of the world's oldest trees. More about Goldin+Senneby designs climate-controlled chamber for "oldest spruce in the world"
Dezeen Showroom: a range of tiles that reference the aesthetics of Milan and Venice is among seven new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Casa tile collection by Kaolin among seven new products on Dezeen Showroom