As part of our Stone Age 2.0 series, we're republishing our stone guide that includes 15 popular types of natural rock that can be used in architecture and interior design. More about The Dezeen guide to stone in architecture, interiors and design
A trio of design students from Hongik University in Seoul has developed a walking aid for dogs that uses a mechanism similar to a car seatbelt to provide support while allowing a good range of movement. More about Seatbelts inform Steady walking aid for elderly dogs
Local studio Bolsón has refabricated low-density plastic used in banana production to create interior cladding and furniture for Mooni in Mexico City during the city's art week. More about Bolsón adorns Mexico City shop with recycled-plastic upholstery
Brands should continually evolve their products instead of prioritising new launches, according to Magnus Wästberg, founder and CEO of Swedish lighting brand Wästberg. More about "Just doing new things is not the solution" says Wästberg CEO
Dezeen Showroom: design brand Formica Corporation has released a range of surfaces that mimic the appearance of various types of stone. More about 2024 Living Impressions surface collection by Formica Corporation
Stockholm Design Week guest of honour Formafantasma has created Reading Room, an interactive installation at the Swedish furniture fair that uses "minimal resources". More about Formafantasma cloaks Stockholm Design Week installation in dusty pink Maharam curtain
Dezeen Showroom: a chair that consists of interchangeable metal, wooden and fabric components is among eight new products listed on Dezeen Showroom. More about Able chair by Bla Station among eight products on Dezeen Showroom
Driven by a desire for more mood-boosting daylight in the English winter, designers Nat Martin and Sean Hammett have invented an overhead light that promises to recreate the feeling of a sunny day. More about Sunshine-like Sunday Light presents "pleasant" alternative to SAD lamps
Afrosport is a new book by Peet Pienaar that explores the visual culture of African sports. Here, the designer selects five football logos from the book and explains their role in celebrating unity and independence. More about Five African football logos that "tell a tale of identity"
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish furniture brand Blå Station has created a table in collaboration with designers Stefan Borselius and Thomas Bernstrand, which has an adjustable height that can be modified by manually cranking a handle. More about Veva table by Blå Station
Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers and fashion brand Ministry of Supply have produced a "4D-knit dress", using heat-activated yarn that allows its shape and fit to be altered in an instant. More about MIT's 4D-Knit Dress changes shape in response to heat
Swedish design duo Folkform has presented a series of furniture pieces made using Masonite hardboard sourced from a factory that closed down over a decade ago. More about Folkform installs The Museum of Masonite at Stockholm Furniture Fair
A lack of care over design decisions made in public spaces is a key source of inequity in America, New York designer Little Wing Lee tells Dezeen in this interview. More about Designers must challenge "aesthetic injustice" in public spaces says Little Wing Lee
A chunky rough-hewn coffee table made from discarded quarry sandstone is among a selection of furniture pieces by designer Carsten in der Elst, currently on display at Stockholm Design Week. More about Carsten in der Elst creates furniture by using industrial byproducts "a bit like Lego"
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish furniture brand Blå Station has released a metal-framed chair with interchangeable parts that can be reconfigured to customise its functionality and design. More about Able chair by Blå Station
French jeweller Chaumet has unveiled the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic medals, inset with real pieces of the Eiffel Tower to give athletes an "unforgettable souvenir" of the games. More about Fragments of Eiffel Tower adorn Paris 2024 Olympic medals
In the final episode of our Climate Salon podcast series with SketchUp, architects discuss why sustainability should guide the aesthetics of a building, as opposed to the reverse. More about "Imperfections are a part of beauty" says Kathrin Gimmel in Climate Salon podcast
Furniture brand Wekino has made its debut outside of South Korea, presenting a collection by six Korean design studios at Stockholm Furniture Fair that included worm-like book holders and a colourful amorphous mirror. More about South Korean brand Wekino collaborates with Note Design Studio for international launch
The Dezeen team have been reporting live from Stockholm Design Week in the Swedish capital (5-11 February) with updates throughout the day, including exclusive previews of products, installations and events. More about Day Three from Stockholm Design Week 2024
Dezeen Showroom: designer Travis Clifton drew on the shape of retro 1960s tables in her collection of multifunctional tables for furniture brand HBF. More about Firma Collection tables by HBF