The founders of film and animation studio Factory Fifteen have revealed how they fused Japanese pop culture with sports references to develop a frenzied promo video for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. More about BBC's Tokyo 2020 trailer "brings the Olympics into everyday Japan"
Designer Bonnie Hvillum's Natural Material Studio has created conceptual ceramics from clay made out of powdered seashells from Denmark's Noma restaurant. More about Natural Material Studio develops Shellware ceramics from leftover seashells
A project exploring how architecture is integral to healing trauma and another investigating how bioluminescence could change our relationship to interiors is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the Parsons School of Design. More about Nine design projects from The New School's Parsons School of Design students
Designers should design with carbon in mind according to environmental consultant Sophie Thomas, who sets out ten steps they can take to help eliminate emissions in the products they create. More about "It is not acceptable for designers to be unaware of the carbon impact of their creations"
Ilse Crawford explains how designs including Isamu Noguchi's Akari light and Dieter Rams' T3 radio have stood the test of time in the third episode of Braun's masterclass video series, which Dezeen is publishing as part of a collaboration with the brand. More about Third episode of Braun's Good Design Masterclass with Ilse Crawford explores objects that are "built to last"
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish interior brand ZYX has designed the Amazonia Collection, a range of floor and wall tiles that resemble the "wild jungle". More about Amazonia Tile Collection by ZYX
Dezeen Showroom: Ukrainian designer Daria Zinovatnaya has created the Zoe rug collection for Gan, applying her signature bold shapes and colours. More about Zoe rug collection by Daria Zinovatnaya for Gan
Copenhagen-based Beyond Leather has combined leftovers from apple juice and cider production with natural rubber to create a plant-based leather alternative called Leap. More about Leap is a vegan leather made from waste apple cores and skins
The number of European Union students applying to study art and design in the UK has fallen by more than half compared to last year. More about Brexit "a major factor" as EU applications for UK design courses fall by more than 50 per cent
The cyclical processes of planet Earth informed fashion designer Iris van Herpen's latest collection, which includes dresses made from Parley for the Ocean's recycled-plastic fabrics. More about Iris van Herpen's Earthrise collection is designed as a "living organism"
Dezeen promotion: acoustic textile manufacturer Autex Acoustics has developed two creative tools that allow users to customise acoustic panels. More about Autex Acoustics develops Groove and Print tools for customising acoustic panels
Designers and architects including Arthur Mamou-Mani and Adam Nathaniel Furman have shared what they're grateful for as part of 100 Days of Gratitude, an ongoing portrait series illustrator Justyna Green started in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. More about Creatives share what they're grateful for during the pandemic in 100 Days of Gratitude
Dezeen Showroom: Steel furniture brand Steelotto has made its first foray into upholstered products with the Mello sofa, which plays with the textures of metal and fabric. More about Mello sofa by Steelotto
Dezeen Showroom: Italian manufacturer Quadro Design has released a collection of bathroom taps designed by Studio Adolini. More about Valvola01 by Studio Adolini for Quadro Design
Palestinian studio AAU Anastas has created an installation with a vaulted stone ceiling at the 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale as part of an ongoing project challenging the origins of stone architecture. More about AAU Anastas aims to challenge "imperial ideas" with vaulted stone pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale
Athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will sleep on beds made from recycled cardboard and customisable mattresses by Japanese bedding company Airweave. More about Airweave creates cardboard beds and modular mattresses for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
A cafe/exhibition designed to explore veganism and a multifunctional sailing space are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at New Design University. More about New Design University presents 10 student design projects
A secret subterranean factory for Extinction Rebellion and a timber-framed sandwich forum are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the University of Brighton. More about University of Brighton spotlights 16 architecture and design projects
For our latest competition, we've teamed up with Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects (LOHA) to offer readers the chance to win one of five copies of its monograph Architecture Is a Social Act. More about Competition: win a copy of Architecture Is a Social Act by Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects
Dezeen Showroom: Belgian brand IVC Commercial has added two new clay-inspired carpet styles to its Rudiments collection, which references the natural flooring of the past. More about Clay and Clay Create carpet tiles by IVC Commercial