Dutch collective Envisions will present its latest material research for wood brand Finsa during this year’s Milan design week, in an exhibition that combines process pieces with final collections. More about Envisions creates a "diptych" of material experiments for Finsa
Mexican design studio Esrawe Studio has created a set of experimental lights by pouring molten glass over bulging wooden shapes. More about Esrawe Studio blackens glass with burned wood for sculptural lighting set
Uber has acquired electric bike-sharing service Jump, in a bid to further expand the modes of transportation available to its users. More about Uber acquires electric bike-sharing service Jump
French graphic designers Julien Sens and Nicolas Damiens have transformed the handwriting of musicians David Bowie, John Lennon, Kurt Cobain, Leonard Cohen and Serge Gainsbourg into free-to-use typefaces. More about Kurt Cobain, David Bowie and John Lennon's handwriting feature in new typeface series
IKEA has made its first venture into audio products with a collection of Bluetooth-enabled speakers named Eneby. More about IKEA launches its first range of speakers
A company in the US has invented a magnetic break-away plug based on the design of Apple's discontinued MagSafe power connectors. More about Magnetic plug builds on Apple's discontinued MagSafe design
Levi's has accused French fashion brand Kenzo of copying the famous red tabs of its jeans. More about Levi's sues Kenzo for trade mark infringement over use of red pocket tab
Land Rover's Range Rover Velar has been named "the most beautiful car on the planet" at the 2018 World Car Awards. More about Range Rover Velar named World Car Design of the Year
The powerful imagery of afrofuturism suggests what could be possible if the ambitions of black architects and designers are realised, says Ekow Eshun. More about "There is a desire among black people to make the world over"
Researchers at MIT Media Lab have developed a wearable gadget that transcribes and responds to conversations users have with themselves in their heads. More about MIT's AlterEgo device "silently converses" with the voices in your head
More than 50 leading academics working in the field of robotics have called for a boycott of a South Korean university, over concerns about its partnership with a defence company to develop autonomous arms. More about AI experts condemn development of "killer robots" in South Korea
Sculptural chairs and tables that combine chubby and slender forms feature in Ini Archibong's first furniture collection for London-based brand Sé. More about Ini Archibong's debut collection for Sé explores delicacy and strength
Maruni will launch two "comfortable" wooden chairs by designers Naoto Fukasawa and Jasper Morrison at this year's Salone del Mobile furniture fair, taking place in Milan later this month. More about Maruni unveils latest collaborations with Naoto Fukasawa and Jasper Morrison
Simon Legald used oak and plastic when creating this chair for Normann Copenhagen, which seeks to combine mid-century and contemporary Danish design in its form. More about Simon Legald's Herit chair for Normann Copenhagen is "draped in nostalgia"
A group of graduates from the Icelandic Academy of Arts have traced the global journey of a single banana to showcase the complexity of the food exportation process. More about Banana passport explores issues surrounding food exportation
Japanese studio Nendo used "puzzle-like" joinery when designing this all-wooden chair for Fritz Hansen, which will launch at this year's Milan design week. More about Nendo designs Fritz Hansen's first entirely wooden chair for 61 years
American brands will be out in force during Milan design week. US editor Dan Howarth lists who he's most looking forward to seeing at the event, taking place from 17 to 22 April 2018. More about US designers and brands to look out for at Milan design week 2018
Afrofuturism has become the buzzword for the fast-growing creative scene across Africa. Here are 10 figures that are championing the movement. More about 10 architects and designers that are championing afrofuturism
British designer Samuel Wilkinson will launch two new LED lamps at Milan design week as part of his new lighting brand, Beem. More about Samuel Wilkinson to debut new LED lighting brand at Milan design week
The success of the movie Black Panther and its afrofuturist aesthetic has put Africa in the spotlight as a growing force in design, technology and fashion, according to designers from the continent. More about Afrofuturism is "creating a different narrative for Africa" say creatives