Dezeen promotion: Sebastian Herkner has been named as the designer of the year for the January edition of Maison&Objet 2019, and will get to present his selection of work in a self-designed exhibition space at the fair. More about Sebastian Herkner named Maison&Objet 2019 designer of the year
London-based designer Keiichi Matsuda suggests how augmented reality will define the workstation of the future, in a short film that explores the growing obsession with productivity in the workplace. More about Keiichi Matsuda explores dystopian future of the workplace in new film Merger
Zaha Hadid Design has released a series of stainless steel candle holders inspired by the biological process of cell growth. More about Zaha Hadid Design's Cell candle holders have amorphous shapes
The work of Dutch graphic artist MC Escher has influenced all designers, says Oki Sato in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen. More about Escher's work lies "between the impossible and the possible" says Nendo's Oki Sato
British architect David Chipperfield has created a modular workstation, made using traditional joinery techniques, for German furniture company e15. More about David Chipperfield develops "casual" desk system for e15
Brooklyn independent design brand Good Thing has announced its homeware will now be sold exclusively by American furniture retailer West Elm. More about West Elm becomes sole retailer of Good Thing products
British designer Tom Dixon brings retro-futurism to the seas with his rock-and-roll-inspired suite designs for Virgin Voyages' first cruise ship, The Scarlet Lady, due to set sail in 2020. More about Tom Dixon designs retro-futurist suites for Virgin's first cruise ship
Graphic designer and visual artist Joshua Vides has created a chapel in a Las Vegas hotel, for couples to tie the knot in an "Instagram-worthy" setting. More about Las Vegas chapel Til Death Do Us Part by Joshua Vides features line-drawn details
Looking for an architecture or design event this year? Check out our new Dezeen Events Guide for events in 2020 and beyond.
With hundreds of design fairs, conferences and trade shows taking place around the world every year, it can be hard to choose which to attend. To help you out, we've compiled a definitive guide to over 50 of the best events of 2019 for your calendar. More about Dezeen's guide to the best architecture, design and technology events for 2019
South African fashion designer Rich Mnisi named his first leather and steel furniture pieces Nwa-Mulamula after his great-grandmother, the "guardian figure". More about Fashion designer Rich Mnisi creates furniture inspired by his great-grandmother
Copenhagen-based designer Karina Nielsen Rios has developed a line of outdoor upholstery fabrics for Danish brand Kvadrat that are both hardwearing and eco-friendly. More about Kvadrat debuts eco-friendly and "sporty" Patio outdoor fabrics
Nike has launched a pair of laceless basketball trainers that tighten at the touch of a button or swipe of a smartphone. More about Nike Adapt BB smart basketball sneakers feature self-lacing technology
Italian architect Piero Lissoni has used his first year as the art director of Sanlorenzo to rebrand the luxury superyacht company, create its lounges for boat shows, and design a pared-back booth at Art Basel Miami Beach. More about Piero Lissoni brings his minimal style to Sanlorenzo yachts
Dezeen promotion: paint brand Dulux has included a "soothing" palette of soft, pastel colours called Dream in its trends forecast for 2019. More about Dulux announces Dream colour palette in forecast for 2019
Faces and licence plates are among the details that can be clearly seen in an ultra-high-resolution bird's-eye photograph of Shanghai, created by Chinese company Bigpixel Technology. More about 195-gigapixel photo of Shanghai allows viewers to zoom in on street-level detail
Brazilian start-up Hoobox Robotics has collaborated with Intel to produce an adapter kit that allows almost any electric wheelchair to be controlled by the user's facial expressions. More about Hoobox launches first wheelchair controlled by facial expressions
UK national newspaper The Guardian has scrapped its polythene packaging in favour of a compostable wrapping made from potato starch, in a bid to reduce its plastic waste. More about The Guardian newspaper switches from plastic to compostable wrapping
The total number of businesses operating in the UK design industry has grown dramatically over the past eight years, according to research collated by London's Design Museum. More about Number of UK Design businesses has increased by 70 per cent since 2010
A series of machines made of curtain rails and weights showcase this kinetic menswear collection shaped like tents and kites by British fashion designer Craig Green. More about Craig Green designs "wearable habitats" for Moncler Genius
Nendo's Oki Sato has designed a series of cast glass chairs for Venetian brand WonderGlass, which feature a U-shaped base formed by the effects of gravity on molten glass. More about Nendo lets gravity shape its Melt furniture collection for WonderGlass