London-based Studio Furthermore's Moon Rock collection is made from aluminium but designed to look like it is formed from materials mined in outer space. More about Studio Furthermore imagines a future of material abundance with Moon Rock furniture
The kaleidoscopic pattern that adorns this textile collection by New York studio Apparatus takes cues from a Persian inlaying technique. More about Apparatus draws on Persian marquetry patterns for Isfahan fabrics
The first 3D zebra crossing in the UK has been painted on a road in north-west London in an effort to improve road safety in the area. More about London's first 3D zebra crossing encourages drivers to slow down
Young designers were among the standout exhibitors at the second edition of Collectible, the Brussels fair dedicated to contemporary collectible design. Dezeen's Anna Winston selects her highlights. More about Ten young designers to watch from Collectible 2019
Creative agency Virtue has partnered with Copenhagen Pride to develop the world's first genderless voice, which aims to eradicate bias in technology. More about Q is the world's first gender-neutral voice technology
Furniture, lamps and jewellery by designers from Norway, which demonstrate sustainable design and the circular economy, will be displayed at an exhibition called Join at this year's Milan design week. More about Circular design to be showcased at Norwegian Presence in Milan
Makeup looks seen online could be downloaded and printed directly onto the face, using a gadget concept imagined by UK studio Seymourpowell. More about Seymourpowell's Élever makeup printer replicates looks straight from the internet
American artist Trevor Paglen has launched the first artwork into space, but it is yet to be activated because of fallout from the US government shutdown. More about Trevor Paglen's art installation in limbo in earth's orbit
WeWork parent The We Company has revealed plans to explore the design of cities of the future with a new initiative spearheaded by New York's Studio Dror and former Google executive Di-Ann Eisnor. More about The We Company hires Studio Dror to head up "future cities" initiative
Bubbling forms of silicone foam cover the furniture pieces in Chinese studio Lewu's Borrowing for Birth collection, which was launched at Design Shanghai this month. More about Lewu launches foam-covered furniture collection at Design Shanghai
French designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have collaborated with Swarovski to design six bronze fountains embellished with over 3,000 crystals on the Avenue de Champs-Elysées in Paris. More about Bouroullec brothers design Paris fountains with 3,060 Swarovski crystals
The 2020 Olympic torch has been unveiled ahead of next year's Games in Tokyo, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka to resemble the cherry blossom flower. More about Japanese cherry blossoms inform Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch design
IKEA worked with UK artists and designers to create this series of animal habitats, repurposed from the company's used furniture. More about IKEA upcycles furniture into colourful Wildhomes for Wildlife
A scale model of a concrete housing complex features alongside architectural photography in this New York exhibition, detailing the works of Polish modernist architect Jadwiga Grabowska-Hawrylak. More about Polish modernist Jadwiga Grabowska-Hawrylak is celebrated in Manhattan retrospective
Architect Frida Escobedo has based this collection of drinking vessels made for tequila brand Maestro Dobel on the rich materials and textures found in the Mexican landscape. More about Frida Escobedo designs trio of hand-carved obsidian drinking vessels
Last month, Airbus announced it was ceasing production of the A380, the world's largest passenger aircraft. Transport designer Paul Priestman, who designed the superjumbo's first interior, spoke to Dezeen about its design legacy. More about The Airbus A380 was a "dream project" that changed aircraft interior design, says Paul Priestman
Tokyo 2020 has unveiled a set of 50 retro-style sport pictograms that pay homage to the icons introduced at the first Tokyo Olympics in 1964. More about Tokyo 2020 unveils Olympic Games pictograms that nod to 1964 originals
Designer Tom Dixon is opening a restaurant and showroom called The Manzoni in Milan, allowing his brand to "forget being temporary and build something permanent" in the city. More about Tom Dixon to open permanent Milan restaurant and showroom The Manzoni
Dezeen promotion: German bathroom and kitchen manufacturer Grohe has used 3D printing to reimagine two of its popular tap styles. More about Grohe unveils duo of 3D metal-printed taps
Kurdish-British artist Tishk Barzanji creates surreal, architecture-infused illustrations that depict impossible structures and dark domestic scenes, to engage with difficult subject matters. More about Tishk Barzanji explores human tragedy in psychedelic architectural illustrations