Adidas has announced its next collection will be a mix of digital and physical items, and will be sold as NFTs produced with collaborators such as Bored Ape Yacht Club. More about Adidas to enter the metaverse with first NFT products
Dezeen Showroom: an organic shape sculpted from wood defines the Repose sofa, created by South African interior design studio OKHA and available via Twentieth gallery. More about Repose sofa by OKHA via Twentieth
Dezeen promotion: Italian ceramic brand Ceramiche Refin has launched a collection of porcelain tiles that reference the textured surfaces and rich colours of traditional frescos. More about Ceramiche Refin designs porcelain tiles that take cues from traditional frescos
Dezeen Showroom: lighting brand Astro has curated an edit of stylish bedside readers including fixtures combining both ambient and task lights. More about Reader edit by Astro
Dezeen Showroom: stone takes on the shape of running liquid in the Melt series of tables, created by Turkish brand Marble Balloon. More about Melt table collection by Marble Balloon
Designers aren't doing enough to reduce humanity's impact on the planet and should follow the lead of Greenpeace and use compelling narratives to "retell the story of design," according to the environmental charity's co-founder Rex Weyler. More about Greenpeace co-founder calls on designers to become activists and "reduce the human footprint"
From a playful furniture collection to a collapsible dress, we've rounded up 10 of the best purple projects from Dezeen's archive that recall Pantone's latest colour of the year. More about Ten purple projects that range from deep violet to light lilac
British designer Es Devlin unveiled a labyrinth installation encircled by plants and trees during Miami art week to mark the 100th anniversary of the luxury brand Chanel's No.5 perfume. More about Es Devlin creates labyrinth in Miami to celebrate 100 years of Chanel No.5
A Melbourne Soup Institute that explores the traditional "healing" powers of soup and a new design for a skyscraper in Hong Kong are included in Dezeen's latest school show from students at the University of Melbourne. More about University of Melbourne presents 10 architectural projects
Dezeen promotion: Samsung Design has launched a "design story" called Together for a Better Home, which aims to demonstrate how connected homes and smart devices can improve day-to-day life. More about Smart devices are "essential" to the changing function of the home says Samsung Design
Architecture practice Caukin Studio has created a pop-up library with a thatched roof and a "tropical" interior intended to give people a private place to journal and raise awareness around mental health. More about Feelings Library provides Londoners with space to journal and improve mental health
Dezeen Showroom: textile brand Vescom has launched a range of durable upholstery made from 100 per cent recycled plastic waste. More about Recycled PET upholstery by Vescom
Sportswear brand Nike has announced its acquisition of RTFKT, a digital design studio producing trainers and other collectibles that can be worn across different online environments. More about Nike gets "metaverse-ready" with acquisition of virtual sneaker company RTFKT
Danish furniture brand Fritz Hansen has purchased fellow Danish furniture company Skagerak and will now add outdoor furniture to its range of products. More about Danish furniture brand Fritz Hansen acquires Skagerak
Dezeen Showroom: Talk Carpet has released a flooring design named 3D Carpet, informed by the Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences' collections in Valencia, Spain. More about 3D Carpet by Talk Carpet
Interior designer Kelly Wearstler has put an architectural spin on a Christmas classic, creating a gingerbread house in a California modernist style. More about Kelly Wearstler creates modernist Gingerbread Dreamhouse
Dezeen and LG Display's OLEDs Go! competition closes for entries at midnight on Monday. Enter before the deadline for the chance to win up to €35,000. More about Last chance to enter Dezeen and LG Display's OLEDs Go! competition
An agave plant fibre used to produce coffee bags could be repurposed in the furniture industry, according to Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Rosana Escobar. More about Rosana Escobar finds new potential in the humble coffee bag
Projects by Design Institute of Australia graduate prize winners, including an app designed to promote a sustainable lifestyle and a fashion project that examines self-expression, are included in Dezeen's latest school show. More about Design Institute of Australia presents Graduate of the Year Awards winners 2021
Dezeen Showroom: furniture brand Miniforms has launched a stackable wooden seat named Brulla, informed by the design of 20th-century Austrian chairs. More about Brulla chair by Miniforms