German car brand Volkswagen announced that it is changing its name to Voltswagen in the USA, but the move turned out to be an early April Fool's Day joke. More about Confusion as Volkswagen claims it is rebranding itself as Voltswagen
Dezeen Showroom: American designer Stephen Burks has created a hanging lounge chair wrapped in colourful, weather-resistant rope for outdoor furniture brand Dedon. More about KIDA hanging lounge chair by Stephen Burks for Dedon
Japanese brand Kai has designed a plastic-free disposable razor made from paper and informed by origami and milk cartons. More about Kai launches "world's first paper razor" informed by origami
Swedish designer Martin Thübeck has constructed a furniture range with "infinite building possibilities" using reclaimed wood from a local birch sawmill. More about Martin Thübeck assembles modular furniture collection using one simple joint
Dezeen promotion: Belgian flooring brand IVC Commercial has expanded its Studio Moods range of vinyl tiles, offering nine geometric shapes that can be combined to create countless patterns. More about Tessellating shapes create geometric patterns in Studio Moods flooring
Dezeen Showroom: Italian furniture company Mara has created a large space-saving table that can be quickly and easily folded away for storage. More about Argo Libro space-saving table by Mara
Australian furniture brand King has presented five collections of furniture for the home and garden on Dezeen Showroom, including dining tables, outdoor chairs and modular sofas. More about Outdoor furniture, desks and sofas by King feature on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: with a distinctive folding backrest that can support reclined or upright sitting positions, the Fleur sofa by Australian brand King suits both relaxed and formal settings. More about Fleur sofa by King
Dezeen Showroom: Australian brand King and designer Charles Wilson have adapted their Zaza sofa, which can fold down into a bed, for use outdoors. More about Zaza outdoor sofa by Charles Wilson for King
Sportswear brand Nike is suing New York studio MSCHF over its Satan Shoes, a collaboration with American musician Lil Nas X that customised 666 pairs of trainers with human blood and pentagrams. More about Nike sues MSCHF over Lil Nas X's "unauthorised" Satan Shoes
Canadian brand Bocci is selling the design method behind an unreleased candle prototype as an NFT, as design companies look to utilise blockchain technology to monetise their digital assets. More about Bocci releases DIY instructions for its 64 candle as an NFT
Dezeen promotion: British brand CTO Lighting has created a collection of suspended circular chandeliers named Avalon, showcasing brass, bronze and honed alabaster stone. More about CTO Lighting launches collection of ring-shaped Avalon chandeliers
American musician Lil Nas X and Brooklyn brand MSCHF have created a limited run of 666 pairs of black Nike trainers, which they claim have been customised with human blood. More about Satan Shoes by Lil Nas X and MSCHF are Nikes containing human blood
Architect Chris Precht has abandoned plans to sell digital artworks backed by NFTs due to the environmental impact of mining the digital tokens. More about The environmental impact of NFTs is "horrible" says architect Chris Precht
Dezeen Showroom: Australian brand King and designer Tom Fereday are expanding their Eto collection from desks to tables, catering to the ever-blending of home and office environments. More about Eto table by Tom Fereday for King
Dezeen Showroom: delicate-looking steel mesh and earthy colours characterise the Luna outdoor chair, designed by Charles Wilson for Australian brand King. More about Luna outdoor chair by Charles Wilson for King
Dezeen Showroom: designed to make dining feel like a true occasion, the timber Issho table by Australian brand King features a sculptural base that can be placed into different configurations. More about Issho dining table by King
Danish design brand Menu, British furniture maker Benchmark and Swedish furniture brand Lammhults are among brands showcasing products on Dezeen Showroom this week. More about Menu, Benchmark and Lammhults showcase products on Dezeen Showroom
We round up the 10 innovative new designs by Danish studios featured in our Dezeen x The Mindcraft Project 2021 collaboration, including shimmering glass architectural models, unusually textured 3D-printed recycled plastic sculptures, and a purposely excessive 300-kilogram aluminium birdbath. More about 10 new experimental Danish designs merging technology and tradition
Artist Mario García Torres has curated a new exhibition of ambiguous objects by designers including Hector Esrawe in a house in Mexico City. More about Mario García Torres curates design exhibition in Mexico City house