Brooklyn artist Robin Frohardt has used old plastic bags to create foods such as tomatoes and sushi rolls for an installation in New York's Times Square. More about New York's Plastic Bag Store stocks groceries made from single-use bags
Milan's Salone del Mobile furniture fair will decide next month whether it will take place in June, amid the coronavirus pandemic. More about Salone del Mobile to "take a final decision" in April on whether to go ahead
With the coronavirus outbreak drawing attention to the importance of hand washing, we've rounded up soaps designed to upgrade the cleaning experience. More about Five soaps designed to refresh hand washing
Dezeen promotion: designers and brands from across the globe are invited to submit applications and nominations to this year's DesignEuropa Awards. More about Call for entries to DesignEuropa Awards 2020
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Quirky and experimental lights were among the standout designs from this year's Collectible design fair in Brussels. Anna Winston selects her favourites. More about Nine playful lighting designs from Collectible 2020
Anish Kapoor's art using Vantablack will go on display to the public for the first time at next year's Venice Biennale. More about Anish Kapoor to reveal first Vantablack artwork at Venice Biennale 2021
Hand-moulded ceramic modules are balanced on top of each other to form structures close to two metres high, in this homeware collection by Russian architect Anastasia Tikhomirova. More about Anastasia Tikhomirova stacks ceramic cylinders to create fragile furniture and lighting
Designers Romain Coppin and Alexis Bondoux, who collaborate as Messgewand, have created a maximalist collection of furniture made from collages of found objects. More about Messgewand makes maximalist furniture from waste and found objects
As DesignMarch in Iceland and 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen become the latest design events to be postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Dezeen Events Guide has created a dedicated page listing all major events affected by the virus. More about DesignMarch and 3 Days of Design postponed due to coronavirus but NYCxDesign "continues as planned"
Designers, universities, events and brands with products to launch are taking their activities online as coronavirus forces the sector to consider replacing real-world interactions with virtual alternatives. More about Coronavirus forces design schools, studios and events to "transform a difficulty into an opportunity" by going digital
A collection of outdoor seating, created by French designer Philippe Starck for Italian furniture brand B&B Italia, has foldable backrests that can cover the seat to protect it from the elements. More about Philippe Starck outdoor furniture folds in half to ward off rain
A retrospective on Irish modernist Eileen Grey in New York City includes furniture that has never been presented before. More about Eileen Gray retrospective in New York features work "never shown before"
Cities haven't been designed to suit the lives of women, according to British writer Caroline Criado Perez, whose book Invisible Women argues that much architecture and design does not work properly for females. More about Urban planning is "really very biased against women" says Caroline Criado Perez
Designers are preparing for significant disruption to their businesses and supply chains as coronavirus spreads around the world. More about Designers "preparing for a worsening situation and supply problems" due to coronavirus
Swiss company Micro has released a retro-style electric car, motorcycle and scooter as part of its vision for near-future micro-transport in cities. More about Micro unveils electric bubble car and three-wheeled e-scooter
Sushi wrapped in shopping bags and beer frothing with styrofoam bubbles are among the unappetising images in Sweet Sneak Studio's Microplastic Photo Series that explore the impacts of plastic pollution. More about Sweet Sneak Studio's photo series puts focus on microplastics in the food chain
London design studio Special Projects has created a series of paper envelopes that seal away smartphones and minimise screen time for the day, while still allowing access to basic functionality. More about Envelope paper sleeves turn smartphones into analog devices
Dezeen's new Face to Face podcast series kicks off with an interview with artist, designer and director Es Devlin, who discusses her seaside upbringing, her maverick student years and her meteoric career. More about "Every time someone wanted me to write an essay, all I wanted to do was paint a picture" says Es Devlin in Dezeen's new podcast
Stockholm design studio TAF has created a sofa for Swedish retailer Svenkst Tenn with a curvaceous form to recreate the comfort and elegance of lying in a roll top bath. More about Famna sofa by TAF supports the sitter in comfortable embrace