Architect and MIT professor Carlo Ratti stokes the surveillance debate with his biennale exhibition, which is set in a working train station in China and uses facial-recognition technology. More about Carlo Ratti's Eyes of the City exhibition in Shenzhen tracks visitors with facial-recognition tech
IBM has developed a new type of battery that's free of cobalt, nickel and other heavy metals, avoiding the environmental and humanitarian issues related to lithium-ion technology. More about IBM proposes sustainable successor to lithium-ion battery
French lighting manufacturer Sammode has relaunched a collection designed in the 1950s by Pierre Guariche, including a standing lamp with a perforated "sail-like" diffuser. More about Sammode reissues classic lighting designs by Pierre Guariche
Canadian company Knectek Labs has automated an often messy and unhygienic part of household waste collection with the Townew bin, which seals and changes its own bags. More about Townew bin seals and changes garbage bags at the push of a button
This week on Dezeen, we looked back at the biggest architecture and design stories of 2019, and looked forward to the upcoming projects of the new year. More about This week, we looked back on 2019 and forward to 2020
Scottish designer Nick Ross has created a range of curvy seats for Danish brand +Halle, to offer respite from an overstimulating world. More about Nick Ross designs Proto chairs to offer refuge in busy environments
Apple, Google, Amazon and the Zigbee Alliance have joined forces to develop a smart-home standard that will mean new devices are likely to be compatible with any of their hubs and voice assistants. More about Apple, Google and Amazon unite to make all smart home products talk to each other
In our latest competition, we're offering two readers the chance to win a wireless speaker from Transparent Sound's latest collection. More about Competition: win a wireless Small Transparent Speaker by Transparent Sound
Design student Lorenzo Spreafico has invented a prosthetic arm that could bring tactile feedback to people who can't currently afford it. More about Lorenzo Spreafico's 3D-printed prosthetic arm provides tactile feedback for low cost
American artist Syd Mead, who is best known for his visual concept designs for sci-fi film Blade Runner, has died at the age of 86. More about Blade Runner designer Syd Mead dies aged 86
Design duo Kiki & Joost has created a collection of solar panels for MyEnergySkin, a Dutch company that wants to make products attractive enough to cover building facades. More about Kiki & Joost creates patterned solar panels for MyEnergySkin
Los Angeles-based artist Lucy McRae has created a survival kit for a post-apocalyptic future, designed to be carried on the body like a mountain porter. More about Lucy McRae offers an escape from the digital with Future Survival Kit
London-based lighting brand Plumen has partnered with 3D-printing specialist Batch.Works to develop a range of shades for its LED bulbs that are printed on-demand using recycled plastic. More about Plumen and Batch.Works launch 3D-printed lampshades made from recycled plastic
This year sadly saw the passing of many iconic figures from architecture and design, including architect IM Pei, fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld and lighting designer Ingo Maurer. We remember 10 of the greats we lost in 2019 to complete our review of the year. More about Remembering the great architects and designers we lost in 2019
Next up in our review of 2019, editor Tom Ravenscroft takes a look back at the most-read stories for every month this year, including alternative designs for Notre-Dame and an interview with Tatiana Bilbao. More about The biggest architecture and design stories of 2019
Design studio Superflux has built a vision of a typical Singapore home in 2219, with features including homemade hunting tools, snorkelling equipment and a mini hydroponic farm. More about Superflux shows how future homes might face realities of climate change in 2219
Graphic designer Vaughan Oliver, who created album covers for bands including the Pixies, Cocteau Twins and The Breeders, has passed away at age 62. More about British album cover designer Vaughan Oliver dies at 62
Finnish homeware brand Iittala has collaborated with designer Philippe Malouin on a range of "sculptural and functional" ceramic and glass bowls called Kuru that help to organise the home. More about Philippe Malouin's Kuru collection for Iittala is for people who lose their keys
British designer Morag Myerscough has created a brightly coloured cafe topped with plants to help improve the wellbeing of office workers in a revamped office building in London's Broadgate. More about Morag Myerscough designs "biophilic" cafe pavilion covered in plants and colourful tiles
Prolific fashion designer Virgil Abloh has created a capsule collection in collaboration with Paris's Musée du Louvre that includes tee-shirts and hoodies decorated with paintings by Leonardo da Vinci. More about Virgil Abloh creates Off-White streetwear collection for the Musée du Louvre