Comments
"Quasimodo will be very disappointed"
In this week's comments update, readers are angered by designs proposed to replace Notre-Dame Cathedral's destroyed spire. More about "Quasimodo will be very disappointed"
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News
Biodegradable plastics offer "no advantage" over conventional plastics in reducing ocean pollution
Bags made of supposedly biodegradable plastics remain intact and useable three years after being dropped in the sea or buried underground, researchers have found. More about Biodegradable plastics offer "no advantage" over conventional plastics in reducing ocean pollution
Products
Fakro windows bring light into revamped 1920s office building in Poland
Dezeen promotion: windows by manufacturer Fakro dot the roof of this bright white office building in southern Poland, filling its interiors with natural light. More about Fakro windows bring light into revamped 1920s office building in Poland
Robotics
Ford makes Self-Braking Trolley that can't be crashed
Automobile maker Ford has borrowed anti-collision technology from its cars to build a supermarket trolley that children can't crash. More about Ford makes Self-Braking Trolley that can't be crashed
News
MoMA to present Donald Judd retrospective in 2020
New York's Museum of Modern Art has announced plans for an exhibition detailing the work and "remarkable vision" of late American designer Donald Judd. More about MoMA to present Donald Judd retrospective in 2020
News
London Marathon offers edible seaweed drinks capsules as alternative to plastic bottles
Over 30,000 edible drinks capsules made from seaweed were handed out to runners at the London Marathon yesterday, in a bid to reduce plastic waste. More about London Marathon offers edible seaweed drinks capsules as alternative to plastic bottles
Design
Liz Diller and Kazuyo Sejima design multifunctional bags for Prada
Prada has released a collection of bags envisioned by female architects, including a looping design by SANAA founder Kazuyo Sejima and a pair by Elizabeth Diller that "flirt" between luggage and garments. More about Liz Diller and Kazuyo Sejima design multifunctional bags for Prada
Interview
Wade and Leta reveal their "purposeful eclecticism" in five zany projects
Brooklyn design duo Wade and Leta are out to show how design can be more fun. The pair talk Dezeen through five of their favourite projects, ranging from a series of idiosyncratic couple portraits to an alternative Valentine's Day party. More about Wade and Leta reveal their "purposeful eclecticism" in five zany projects
Interview
"Feminists have not understood the meaning of my work" says Gaetano Pesce after Up armchair protest
Italian designer Gaetano Pesce has accused feminist protesters of misinterpreting Up, his iconic armchair that depicts a woman as a prisoner, and defended the use of plastic in design products. More about "Feminists have not understood the meaning of my work" says Gaetano Pesce after Up armchair protest
Products
Contraceptive jewellery offers alternative method of birth control
Contraceptives and other drugs could be administered through an earring, using a method invented by researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology. More about Contraceptive jewellery offers alternative method of birth control
Furniture
Maria Scarpulla's tables with flippable tops are designed to suit your mood
Belgian-American designer Maria Scarpulla has created a collection of five tables that feature colourful double-sided tops that can be flipped over. More about Maria Scarpulla's tables with flippable tops are designed to suit your mood
Furniture
De Castelli unveils new furniture that shows how metal can have colour and texture
A set of cylindrical golden drawers and a set of geometric tables made from etched and oxidised metals are among the new products launched by Italian furniture brand De Castelli for 2019. More about De Castelli unveils new furniture that shows how metal can have colour and texture
Products
Lego launches Braille Bricks for blind and partially sighted children
Lego has created a version of its building bricks printed with letters and numbers from the braille alphabet, so blind and partially sighted children can learn to read as they play. More about Lego launches Braille Bricks for blind and partially sighted children
Interiors
Stanley Kubrick showed "what the future might look like" says Deyan Sudjic
Design Museum director Deyan Sudjic has paid tribute to Stanley Kubrick, as an exhibition exploring the life and work of the legendary film director opens at the museum today. More about Stanley Kubrick showed "what the future might look like" says Deyan Sudjic
Interview
"I make emotional things with a function" says Ini Archibong
Ini Archibong presented the second instalment of his Below the Heavens furniture for Sé during Milan design week. In this interview, the designer says his aim is make objects that help you "escape your mundane reality". More about "I make emotional things with a function" says Ini Archibong
Design
Layer and Nio's intelligent Pal scooter learns your favourite routes
Layer has teamed up with Chinese automotive company Nio to design an electric scooter that uses artificial intelligence and machine-learning technology to autonomously take you on your preferred routes. More about Layer and Nio's intelligent Pal scooter learns your favourite routes
Design
10 up-and-coming designers and studios from this year's Salone Satellite
Dedicated to the most promising designers under 35, the Salone Satellite show in Milan uncovers budding talent in the design industry. Design reporter Natashah Hitti has selected 10 of this year's future stars. More about 10 up-and-coming designers and studios from this year's Salone Satellite
Design
Competition: win a table lamp by Troy Lighting
In our latest competition, we've teamed up with Troy Lighting to give away five table lamps from the brand's textured lighting collections. More about Competition: win a table lamp by Troy Lighting
Design
IKEA's iconic blue and yellow logo made "future proof" in subtle redesign by Seventy Agency
Swedish furniture giant IKEA has unveiled an updated logo, although the changes will only be spotted by those with a keen eye for detail. More about IKEA's iconic blue and yellow logo made "future proof" in subtle redesign by Seventy Agency
Auto Shanghai
10 electric cars unveiled by Chinese car companies at Auto Shanghai 2019
China, the world's largest car market, is heavily pushing for zero-emissions vehicles to combat its pollution issues, so this year's Auto Shanghai is packed with electric cars. Dezeen deputy editor Tom Ravenscroft picks out 10 of the best made by Chinese companies. More about 10 electric cars unveiled by Chinese car companies at Auto Shanghai 2019