Harvard scientists will attempt to replicate the climate-cooling effect of volcanic eruptions with a world-first solar geoengineering experiment set for early 2019. More about First geoengineering experiment to dim the sun on track for 2019
The non-leather upholstery options for the new Range Rover Evoque cater to a new breed of ethical luxury consumer, says chief designer Amy Frascella in this movie Dezeen produced for Land Rover. More about Range Rover Evoque offers upholstery in Kvadrat wool or a plant-based textile
Twelve studios have come together to design bespoke Christmas wrapping paper for charity, featuring prints inspired by hip-hop icons and social media. More about Designers create Christmas wrapping paper to support London's homeless
Charles Harrison, the industrial designer who revolutionised the View-Master toy and the plastic trash can, has passed away aged 87. More about Pioneering African American designer Charles Harrison dies aged 87
For our review of 2018, design editor Augusta Pownall picks out 10 trends that highlight what's been going on in the design and tech world over the past year, from a focus on football and a move away from Milan, to the return of the humble poster. More about Dezeen's top 10 design and technology trends of 2018
Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei has designed a light blue flag with a white footprint, to raise awareness about the importance of human rights. More about Ai Weiwei designs footprint flag as a symbol for human rights
Pantone's Living Coral shade can't be a harbinger of positivity, says Michelle Ogundehin, when real coral reefs are being devastated by global warming. More about "Pantone's colour of the year harks of naivety, not optimism"
This video, exclusive to Dezeen, reveals how Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama created the giant female robot that took centre stage at Dior's Pre-Fall 2019 menswear show in Tokyo. More about Making of Hajime Sorayama's giant robot for Dior revealed in exclusive video
British artist Monster Chetwynd lights up London's Tate Britain gallery with giant leopard slugs and their glowing slime trails, in a bid to spark conversation about our unsustainable use of energy. More about Monster Chetwynd illuminates Tate Britain with giant glowing slugs
London-based architecture office EcoLogicStudio harnesses photosynthesis in algae to remove air pollution with this living curtain, designed to rest over building facades. More about Algae curtain by EcoLogicStudio could make buildings more eco-friendly
New York artist and designer Misha Kahn's playful signature style has manifested as a collection of items for use around the pool at the Miami Beach Edition hotel. More about Misha Kahn creates Bellyflop barware and pool accessories for Miami Beach Edition
Design Academy Eindhoven graduates Moreno Schweikle and Janne Schimmel create caricatures of office furniture by stretching and modifying standard designs. More about Schimmel and Schweikle distort generic office chairs to create outsized furniture
North London-based Studio Vit has created a collection of handmade tabletop objects in crystal glass and bone china, which are designed to be as thin and delicate as the materials will allow. More about Studio Vit designs glass and china Vessels to be "as thin as possible"
This week on Dezeen, Snøhetta revised its proposal for Philip Johnson's postmodern tower in New York, as Foster's 425 Park Avenue skyscraper reached a construction milestone. More about This week, Snøhetta updated its controversial AT&T Building proposal
An ancient Egyptian temple at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art provided the setting for Chanel's latest catwalk show, when the French fashion house debuted a collection featuring glittering tweeds, golden garments and bold jewels. More about Chanel presents Egyptian-themed collection around The Met's Temple of Dendur
For our review of 2018, design reporter Natashah Hitti selects 10 of the forward-thinking transport designs of 2018, including a driverless car with eyes, an airborne taxi and a hotel on wheels. More about Dezeen's top 10 transport designs of 2018
The Dezeen Awards jury named Windvogel by Studio Roosegaarde as Design Project of the Year for the way the light-emitting kites draw attention to a new renewable energy source, says jury chair Paul Priestman in this movie. More about Windvogel shows potential of "drawing energy from the sky" says Dezeen Awards jury chair
Natural and digital systems could be blended together to create new kinds of electronic devices, according to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researcher Harpreet Sareen, who has built a robot controlled by a plant. More about MIT "cyborg botany" researcher builds plant-robot hybrid called Elowan
Trophies are getting more imaginative in design, as awards programmes increasingly ask leading architects and designers to create them. Here are seven that duly commend success, including a Brit Award by Zaha Hadid and the Atelier NL-designed Dezeen Awards. More about Seven trophies created by architects and designers
Designers Jos Kranen and Johannes Gille explain how they moved from creating bespoke design pieces to industrial products, such as their new The Party lights for Moooi, in our latest Design Dreams movie. More about Kranen/Gille uses design process that is "all about fun" on The Party lights for Moooi