Skyscraper-shaped dildos and a sculptural butt plug are among the silicone erotic toys created by design studio Wolfgang & Hite to critique New York's high-end real estate projects. More about Wolfgang & Hite models sex toys on Foster, Heatherwick and Diller Scofidio + Renfro buildings
Graffiti artist Banksy has launched his own merchandise line, with items on sale for as little as £10, to protect his brand against a greeting-card company that is trying to "seize legal custody" of his name. More about Banksy launches range of branded merchandise to maintain custody of his name
As Lego launches its Rebuild the World campaign, Matthew Ashton, the toy company's VP of design, explains how it is embracing digital technology and licensing agreements to encourage children to play. More about Creativity is being "brushed aside" by digital media says Lego's head of design
Architecture and design collective Edit has designed a vacuum cleaner that requires three people to operate as a feminist thought experiment to draw attention to women's unwaged domestic labour. More about Gross Domestic Product hoover needs three people to operate it
Architect Liam Young will speak about how he uses film-making techniques to predict the future at Dezeen Day in London on 30 October. More about "Speculative architect" Liam Young to speak about fictional futures at Dezeen Day
Canadian-Iranian designer Roya Aghighi has created clothes made from algae that turn carbon dioxide into oxygen via photosynthesis, as a more sustainable alternative to fast fashion. More about Biogarmentry clothes can photosynthesise like plants
Brooklyn Museum has revealed its plans to stage a major showcase focused on the history and influence of legendary New York nightclub Studio 54 next year. More about Brooklyn Museum to stage Studio 54 exhibit exploring club's "groundbreaking aesthetics"
The Gun Violence Memorial Project at this year's Chicago Architecture Biennial is an installation of houses filled with items belonging to victims of gun violence. More about MASS Design Group builds glass memorial for victims of gun violence at Chicago Architecture Biennial
A ring, glasses and earbuds are among Amazon’s latest voice-controlled devices to offer "even more ways to add Alexa to your daily life". More about Amazon adds wearables to voice-controlled Alexa collection
The European Commission has ratified "right to repair" regulations, which will require manufacturers to design longer-lasting products and make spare parts readily available in a push to reduce waste. More about EU recognises "right to repair" in push to make appliances last longer
Architects and designers should look to the insect world to find solutions for the survival of our own species, says Japanese graphic designer Taku Satoh. More about Insects "offer hints for the future of humankind" says Taku Satoh
We've rounded up the 10 best architecture and design exhibitions taking place around the world this autumn. For industry events across October, November and December, refer to our comprehensive month-by-month guide. More about Top 10 architecture and design exhibitions: autumn 2019
Fashion designer Roksanda Ilincic will discuss how she started her Roksanda womenswear label at Dezeen Day on 30 October. More about Roksanda Ilincic to speak about running a fashion business at Dezeen Day
Art collective Skaparkollektivet Forma has created an installation to house 17,000 unique tiny artworks that represent migrants who were expected to be deported from Sweden. More about Skaparkollektivet Forma displays 17,000 artworks to visualise minors at risk of deportation
Layer and Panasonic have designed a range of near-future product concepts, including a smart head massaging device and an AI-powered skin analysis that makes personalised, nutritious smoothies in response to the results. More about Layer and Panasonic aim to enhance your wellbeing with collection of smart devices
San Francisco's Carpenters Workshop Gallery is staging an exhibition of works by French-Swedish artist Ingrid Donat that includes furniture detailed with interlacing loops and lines influenced by tribal patterns and 1920s Art Deco. More about Carpenters Workshop Gallery exhibit celebrates 30 years of work by Ingrid Donat
Finnish studio JKMM Architects built a timber sauna in the desert for over 1000 revellers to sweat it out during this year's Burning Man festival. More about "Bringing a sauna into the desert was so mad that we had to do it" say Burning Man pavilion designers
Sea urchins, mussels and crabs are among the marine creatures that are expected to take up residence in a floating structure in the San Francisco Bay that was created by a multidisciplinary team at the California College of the Arts. More about Float Lab designed to serve as "new kind of architecture for climate adaptation"
We have now sold out of early-bird tickets to Dezeen Day! However, due to strong demand, we've released more tickets at the same reduced price, which are available to buy until Friday 4 October. Student tickets have also been reduced in price. More about More early-bird tickets for Dezeen Day available for a limited time
Consumers could change the colour of their cars, shoes, clothes or other belongings at will, using a new light-responsive ink from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. More about MIT creates reprogrammable ink to make objects change colour