This year's Sydney Design Week is informed by the work of a late French philosopher, creative director Keinton Butler tells Dezeen in this interview. More about Sydney Design Week has a "clear-eyed view of the work ahead of us" says curator Keinton Butler
An oversized chalice and a light show constructed from water containers were among more than 400 art installations at this year's Burning Man festival. Here are 11 of the most interesting. More about Eleven installations from this year's "Animalia" Burning Man festival
Promotion: themes of innovation, inclusivity and sustainability will be the focus of the exhibitions, workshops and talks taking place at this year's Singapore Design Week (SDW), which opens later this month. More about Singapore Design Week 2023 will explore how design can improve lives
Dezeen Showroom: Leda is a collection of lights that British brand Astro Lighting has launched to "bring a contemporary accent" to an interior. More about Leda collection by Astro Lighting
Dezeen Showroom: workplace furniture brand Humanscale has launched the Smart Conference chair – an adaptation of a classic office seating design by the late industrial designer Niels Diffrient. More about Smart Conference chair by Humanscale
Dezeen Showroom: Thai design brand Oggi has designed a wooden bench that aims to distil a variety of different uses into one piece of furniture. More about Bella bench by Oggi
After years of exploring the merging of biotechnology with design, Natsai Audrey Chieza and Christina Agapakis have started what they describe as the "first biodesign lifestyle brand", which launched at London Design Festival. More about Normal Phenomena of Life brand launches to sell biodesigned products
Norwegian brand Minus is looking to disrupt the interior design industry by offering carbon-negative furniture on a subscription basis, which was launched at Designers' Saturday. More about Minus launches subscription furniture with ambition to go "beyond zero"
Promotion: art venue Cromwell Place is gearing up to be west London's hub during London Design Festival, with exhibitions featuring designers from Pentagram to Rio Kobayashi. More about Cromwell Place galleries become exhibition hub for London Design Festival 2023
Dezeen Showroom: Venn is a minimalist collection of lights by British brand Astro Lighting that takes visual cues from modernist architecture. More about Venn collection by Astro Lighting
Dezeen Showroom: architect and industrial designer Massimo Buster Minale has redesigned his homeware brand Buster + Punch's Chopper chair with futuristic black steel framing and leather cushioning. More about Chopper chair by Massimo Buster Minale for Buster + Punch
Chunky misshapen stools and a lampshade made of wood shavings feature in this hand-carved timber furniture collection by emerging designer Didi Ng Wing Yin, which is on display at Helsinki Design Week. More about Didi Ng Wing Yin presents "down to earth" timber furniture at Helsinki Design Week
Dezeen Showroom: the minimalist S1 stool created by Australian designer Alexander Lotersztain for furniture brand Derlot is designed to double as a side table. More about S1 stool and side table by Alexander Lotersztain for Derlot
Apple has released an updated lineup of Apple Watches, which the technology company claims will be its first carbon-neutral products, marking a "key milestone" in its mission to reach net zero emissions by 2030. More about Apple unveils new smartwatches as "first carbon-neutral products"
Electronics company Sony introduces its HT-AX7 portable home theatre speaker system in this exclusive video produced for the brand by Dezeen. More about Sony's HT-AX7 speaker system "allows you to experience truly cinematic sound, anywhere"
An exhibition at this year's Designers Saturday event in Oslo showcased never-seen-before prototypes by designers including Andreas Engesvik and Anna Maria Øfstedal Eng inside a historic bank building. More about Unika Auction presents unseen prototypes from 30 Norwegian designers
Dezeen Showroom: an ambient beside light and a reading light in one, Astro Lighting's Baton wall lamp has a minimal design that plays on the idea of two intersecting lines. More about Baton wall lamp by Astro Lighting
Dezeen Showroom: Thailand-based furniture manufacturer Corner 43 Decor has designed an aluminium-framed dining chair with a seat and back made from taut rope. More about Luna dining chair by Corner 43 Decor
As London Design Festival returns for another year, we have selected some of the key installations and exhibitions to see as part of the 2023 edition. More about Ten must-see installations at London Design Festival 2023
AKT II's Hanif Kara has been awarded this year's London Design Medal, with ceramicist Magdalene Odundo, Sound Advice co-founder Pooja Agrawal and social enterprise POOR Collective also recognised for their work. More about Hanif Kara and Magdalene Odundo among winners of 2023 London Design Medals