Mexico is experiencing a "renaissance" in architecture and design because of its embrace and promotion of artisanal practices, says designer Héctor Esrawe in this exclusive interview. More about Mexican design and architecture undergoing a "renaissance" says Héctor Esrawe
Firewood logs were used as modular stackable elements for the scenography of the BIO27 Super Vernaculars design biennial in Ljubljana, Slovenia, which has been shortlisted for a 2023 Dezeen Award. More about Medprostor stacks firewood for Ljubljana design biennial exhibition
A 3D-printed sofa, a biodegradable urn and a "net-zero carbon shoe" are among a growing cohort of products that are pushing the envelope of what sheep's wool can do. More about Five products that use wool in new and unexpected ways
Chilean designer Juan Bruce has developed an expressive typographic family that supports both the Latin and the Bengali alphabet. More about Noort is a bilingual type family that "respects cultural differences"
Interior architect Ntaiana Charalampous has developed a customisable kitchen system formed from stainless steel modules, which has been shortlisted for a 2023 Dezeen Award. More about Ilo+milo 2.0 is a modular kitchen that can be reconfigured to fit any space
London studio Seymourpowell has combined an insulated water bottle and a cup with a lid into a single product, Bottlecup, so users only need to remember one item when leaving the house. More about Seymourpowell designs two-in-one reusable water bottle and coffee cup
This month's Dezeen In Depth newsletter explores the concept of animal-centric interspecies design and features an interview with set designer Es Devlin. Subscribe to Dezeen in Depth now. More about Dezeen In Depth investigates trend of interspecies design
Interlocking hexagonal pieces make up Flyt, a permeable paver system developed by Norwegian studio Snøhetta as an easy-to-use water management solution for urban areas around the world. More about Snøhetta creates hexagonal paver system for urban landscapes
Promotion: the need for well-considered focus spaces will come to the fore in workplace design in 2024, driven by the uptake of artificial intelligence, according to office pod brand Framery. More about Framery predicts focus spaces to be key office design trend in 2024
German branding and advertising agency Serviceplan has developed a skincare product made from textile-industry wastewater to promote Japanese startup Aizome's chemical-free dyeing process. More about Wastecare is a face serum made from Aizome's industrial wastewater
The process of using bacteria to colour textiles has been brought to a commercial scale by British company Colorifix, which hopes to cut the fashion industry's use of toxic chemical dyes. More about Colorifix harnesses bacteria for non-toxic clothes dyeing
Dezeen Showroom: Romanian natural stone brand Piatraonline has launched a collection of textured surfaces created by etching graphic patterns into granite and marble. More about Raw stone collection by Piatraonline
Fashion brand Louis Vuitton has unveiled a Christmas tree made from stacked travel cases at Claridge's hotel in Mayfair, London. More about Louis Vuitton stacks travel trunks for Claridge's Christmas tree
Architect Riccardo Cavaciocchi and Bentley's Chris Cooke have used material created by Paper Factor for this year's Dezeen Awards trophies, which will be presented next week. More about Riccardo Cavaciocchi and Chris Cooke create paper marble trophies for Dezeen Awards 2023
A new design trend prioritises the needs of bugs and animals above human beings. Rima Sabina Aouf finds out if "interspecies design" is the next step in creating more sustainable spaces and objects. More about Animal-centric interspecies design goes "beyond sustainability"
Dezeen Showroom: described by brand Haldane as "a luxurious statement in alfresco leisure", the Contour outdoor daybed by designer Haldane Martin features layered cushioning and an overhead canopy. More about Contour daybed by Haldane Martin for Haldane
London gallery Themes & Variations has opened an exhibition of furniture, lighting and sculpture by designer Tom Dixon that spans his over 40-year career, which he says is "like having a visual psychotherapy session". More about Tom Dixon retrospective exhibition opens at Themes & Variations in London
UK company Pure Electric has created a foldable electric scooter with footpads on either side of the chassis, allowing riders to adopt a "natural forward-facing stance". More about Pure Advance Flex e-scooter folds down to size of cabin bag
Promotion: design festival Seoul Design returned to the city's Dongdaemun Design Plaza this month with a 10-day programme of exhibitions and events, offering a survey of South Korea's design landscape. More about Car-waste products and Shigeru Ban disaster housing among Seoul Design 2023 highlights
Chinese car manufacturer Nio has launched Blue Sky Lab, its own sustainable fashion brand, which has been shortlisted for a 2023 Dezeen Award. More about Carmaker Nio unveils fashion made using waste from its own production