University of Pennsylvania engineers have altered a sheet of nickel to produce a material they call "metallic wood", which is extremely strong and light. More about "Metallic wood" is as strong as titanium but five times lighter
London-based designer Jordi Canudas has dipped glass spheres into layers of semi-translucent paint to create a colourful lighting series for Spanish brand Marset, debuting at the Stockholm Furniture Fair this week. More about Jordi Canudas' Dipping Light features layers of translucent colour
British designer Lara Bohinc looked to the geometric forms of planetary orbits when creating this table collection, designed to express "the simplicity of Bauhaus design". More about Lara Bohinc's Orbit tables reference Bauhaus geometries
Maison&Objet's Rising Talent Awards 2019 have focused on six young Chinese designers that are redefining traditional forms with innovative materials and modern shapes. More about Six emerging Chinese designers showcased in Rising Talents exhibition at Maison&Objet
College graduate John Quick has created a collection of donut-shaped pipes, with ceramic glazes to resemble frosting, for smoking marijuana. More about Donut Pipes by John Quick are designed for smoking cannabis
Outdoor furniture was out in force at the recent Maison& Object and IMM Cologne furniture fairs, as brands responded to a big increase in customer demand. We pick out 10 of the best new designs, including rugs, shelving and a kitchen. More about Ten outdoor furniture designs for making a living room in your garden
Nissan has released a concept van that doubles as a mobile workshop for woodworkers and craftsmen, with a weatherproof power pack for battery-powered energy. More about Nissan's NV300 concept van is a mobile hub for artisans and craftsmen
American artist Doug Aitken has installed a ranch-style house clad in mirrors in the snow-covered mountains of Gstaad, Switzerland. More about Doug Aitken's mirrored Mirage house installed in Swiss alps
French bicycle company Coleen is bringing Jean Prouvé's 1941 bike into the 21st-century, updating the vintage design with a new structure, sustainable materials and electric technology. More about Coleen electric bicycle pays homage to Jean Prouvé's 1941 design
A crystal chandelier tangled with 100 colourful stuffed birds and an unfurling wooden cabinet are among a series of new works that artist and designer Sebastian Errazuriz is showing in New York. More about Sebastian Errazuriz exhibition at New York's R & Company features taxidermy Bird Chandelier
Companies that incorporate good design into their corporate strategies, as well as their products, benefit from increased productivity and market share, according to research by InVision. More about Integrating design into business strategy is good for growth, says InVision report
An exhibition exploring the work and enduring legacy of fashion designer Christian Dior opens on Saturday at London's V&A museum. More about V&A exhibition explores the "all-pervasive" legacy of Christian Dior
Volvo has installed an environmentally friendly seawall along the coast of Sydney's harbour that aims to improve biodiversity and water quality in the area. More about Volvo creates Living Seawall to combat pollution and promote biodiversity
Mexican design studio Peca has created a collection of furniture with structures based on the patterns found in poetry. More about The Verso, Rima and Pausa pieces by Peca are based on poetic devices
The iPhone's reign of supremacy is ending, but its successor won't be a single device, says Owen Hopkins. More about "Soon the smartphone will no longer be our primary digital device"
US tech company Motiv has revealed its smart ring will soon use its wearer's unique heartbeat to verify their identity and make payments. More about Motiv ring will be able to make payments and verify identity with a heartbeat
New York-based designer Nikolas Bentel and his brother Lukas took cues from Instagram face filters when creating these undulated red glasses. More about Bentel Brothers design red glasses as "squiggle for your face"
The Royal College of Art in London has announced plans to expand its science and technology programme, and revealed that student applications from within the European Union have risen in the past year. More about RCA announces new focus on science after an increase in applications from the EU
Dezeen promotion: British set designer Es Devlin has erected a solar-powered pavilion, containing films made at 12 locations in Cape Town, to show people the potential of electric mobility. More about Es Devlin creates pavilion showing films from around Cape Town
Bose has developed a version of its QuietComfort noise-cancelling headphones for cars, which promises to minimise unwanted sound inside the vehicle. More about Bose develops noise-cancelling technology for cars