Rhode Island School of Design is hiring 10 faculty members that specialise in issues of race and decoloniality in the arts, architecture and design as part of its wider plan to tackle systemic racism in the school. More about RISD launches Race in Art & Design cluster-hire for anti-racism initiative
Norwegian multidisciplinary studio ANTI has designed Ventizolve – a portable naloxone product for emergency use that can temporarily reverse the effects of a lethal opioid overdose to provide time for medical attention. More about ANTI designs pocket-sized naloxone kit to prevent opioid overdose deaths
Designers Giorgio Gasco and Gianmaria Della Ratta have created a range of decorative stucco mouldings based on the interior decor of rented chat rooms used by cam girls. More about Decor in cam girls' studios used to inform stucco wall decorations in Digital Muses project
Dezeen Showroom: Melbourne-based designer Ross Gardam has created the Arbour linear light constructed from solid pieces of hardwood over two metres long. More about Arbour linear light by Ross Gardam
Dezeen Showroom: 88-year-old Finnish designer Eero Aarnio has added a minimal cat ornament to the Eero Aarnio Originals collection, informed by the strays he would take in as a child. More about Kisu by Eero Aarnio
In this week's comments update, readers are furiously debating news that Bjarke Ingels is creating a masterplan for redesigning Earth. More about "Lots of good things come from dreaming" says commenter
Dezeen showroom: Swiss bathroom brand Geberit's Sigma80 touchless actuator plate was designed to operate a dual touch flush system and can be adapted to suit the interior design of the user's bathroom. More about Sigma80 touchless actuator plate by Geberit
Mexican artist Stefan Brüggemann has created red, white and blue neon lights of the words truth and lie for an artwork unveiled on the US-Mexico border on the day of the 2020 US presidential election. More about Stefan Brüggemann installs TRUTH/LIE neon lights at US-Mexico border on election day
Dezeen promotion: Reynaers Aluminium, leading European provider of sustainable, architectural aluminium solutions, has developed the MasterPatio minimal sliding frame system that allows architects and designers to create dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows. More about Reynaers Aluminium launches minimal MasterPatio sliding-window system
Dezeen promotion: Object Carpet has collaborated with the Ippolito Fleitz Group to launch a varied collection of carpets that range from soft, plush textures to coarser, looped structures. More about Object Carpet's latest textile flooring collection treats "the room as a stage"
CoronaCrisisKruk is a bench with a handle designed for social distancing by Dutch design firm Object Studio to let users sit together while staying apart. More about Object Studio creates portable social-distancing bench for Amsterdam
Italian visual artist Pablo Chiereghin has created a series of furniture pieces from the remains of items he destroyed "using a riot aesthetic" for an exhibition at Vienna's Kunstforum. More about Pablo Chiereghin violently destroys and rebuilds furniture for Riot Design exhibition
Design Shanghai, Design Miami and Dubai Design Week are among the architecture and design events listed in Dezeen Events Guide taking place this winter, alongside a host of virtual programmes including an Archigram symposium and the Dezeen Awards ceremonies. More about Ten architecture and design events this November and December from Dezeen Events Guide
Dezeen Showroom: British industrial designer Benjamin Hubert has designed the aluminium Hula 46 bar stool, which comes in 10 colours, for Andreu World. More about Hula 46 bar stool by Benjamin Hubert for Andreu World
Seoul-based brand Supublic has developed a series of more sustainable cleaning supplies that save on single-use plastic by replacing liquid products with dissolvable tablets. More about Supublic's 1N9 Modern Cleaner tablets cut down on plastic waste
This week on Dezeen, Danish architect Bjarke Ingels unveiled his plan to stop climate change by redesigning the planet. More about This week Bjarke Ingels revealed his plan to redesign Earth
As the US presidential election on 3 November approaches, we've rounded up six designs that aim to motivate people to vote, including Instagram gifs, brass pins, billboards and magazine covers. More about Six designs to encourage voting in 2020 US presidential election
Dezeen promotion: Italian brand Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti (FMG) has launched five marble-look tiles that are designed for covering interior surfaces and furnishings. More about Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti launches five marble-effect surface tiles
Scandinavia's design sector faces "total annihilation" after the February 2021 edition of Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair, Scandinavia's most important design show, was cancelled due to coronavirus. More about Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair cancelled as pandemic disrupts 2021 events
Dezeen Showroom: Ippolito Fleitz Group combined matt and glossy fibres to design Flow x Glow for flooring brand Object Carpet. More about Flow x Glow carpet by Ippolito Fleitz Group for Object Carpet