Bosses of Milan's Salone del Mobile furniture fair will meet this week to "assess the situation" as Lombardy and several northern Italian regions were locked down due to the coronavirus outbreak. More about Salone del Mobile to evaluate situation as Milan, Venice and much of northern Italy sealed off due to coronavirus
Architect Kourosh Asgar-Irani has created a collection of hand-knotted rugs featuring traditional Persian patterns that have been digitally altered to match a room's architectural elements. More about Kourosh Asgar-Irani uses parametric software to distort traditional Persian rug patterns
Swedish studio Atelier Alba has created a compact sofa for Fogia with a chunky wooden frame based on the furniture traditionally found in Swedish family kitchens. More about Atelier Alba's Block sofa contrasts geometric wooden frame with rounded cushions
LIGC Applications has developed the Guardian G-Volt, a face mask with a graphene filtration system that can be sterilised and safely re-used. More about Guardian G-Volt masks would use graphene and electrical charge to repel viruses and bacteria
Formafantasma has curated a research-focused exhibition at the Serpentine Sackler Gallery in London, which aims to unravel the global impact of the forestry industry. More about Formafantasma investigates impact of timber industry at Cambio exhibition
Benjamin Hubert and his studio Layer have designed Bang & Olufsen's sculptural Beosound Balance speaker, which has a two-part structure made from wood and textile. More about Layer designs Bang & Olufsen speaker that "visually describes how the audio functions"
German car manufacturer BMW has revealed a new minimalist, flat logo with a transparent backdrop. More about BMW unveils flat logo in first rebrand for two decades
This installation by American artist Doug Wheeler at Manhattan's David Zwirner gallery is intended to recreate the feeling of flying. More about Doug Wheeler uses light to turn New York gallery into sky-like installation
Next week sees the launch of Face to Face, a new podcast series from Dezeen featuring conversations with the biggest names in architecture and design including Es Devlin, Norman Foster and Thomas Heatherwick. More about Dezeen to launch Face to Face, a series of podcasts featuring leading architects and designers
Hyundai has revealed its latest Prophecy concept car that has smooth lines and is designed to prompt an emotional response. More about Hyundai unveils electric vehicle concept that looks like a "perfectly weathered stone"
Japanese fashion house Issey Miyake's Autumn Winter 2020 collection features bodysuits with origami folds, multi-person rainbow knitwear and zip-off puffer outfits designed by Satoshi Kondo. More about Satoshi Kondo dresses models in floaty bodysuits and conjoined knitwear for Issey Miyake
A hot pink called Viva Magenta and an icy blue named Frozen Fjord are among the 315 new hues that American colour company Pantone has added to its roster of shades. More about Pantone unveils over 300 new trend-based colours
In our latest competition, Dezeen has partnered with Danish design brand Muuto to offer readers the chance to win a Cover Side Chair, designed by Thomas Bentzen. More about Competition: win a Cover Side Chair by Thomas Bentzen for Muuto
Designers Studio Sløyd developed a collection of chunky pine chairs to demonstrate a contemporary take on a wood it feels is unfairly neglected. More about Studio Sløyd's Furuhelvete collection challenges perceptions of "outdated" pine furniture
Design studio Ammunition and light manufacturer Gantri have partnered to design 3D-printed wall sconces and lamps made from a corn-based material. More about Ammunition and Gantri 3D print lamps from plant-based materials
New York's MoMA is staging an exhibition showcasing Neri Oxman's research at MIT Media Lab with projects that "challenge the status quo of architectural design". More about Neri Oxman's body of work displayed in MoMA exhibition Material Ecology
Since Harikrishnan's inflatable trousers blew up on the internet last week after first being featured on Dezeen, we've rounded up five latex projects – spanning fashion, accessories and installations – that use the material in surprising ways. More about Five projects that use latex in weird and wonderful ways
Finnish design brand Made by Choice has released a series of furniture and products that typifies its playful Nordic style, including a cabinet punctured by hundreds of holes and a collection of colourful wooden boxes. More about Made by Choice launches cartoonish chairs and tables that embody "nordic happiness"
Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta sent models down the catwalk in footwear made of sugarcane and coffee that the brand claims are fully biodegradable. More about Bottega Veneta debuts "100 per cent biodegradable" boot
Citroën has released Ami, an electric car that will be available on a subscription service to city-dwellers as young as 14 years old as it doesn't require a driving license. More about Citroën rolls out subscription car that doesn't require a driving license