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
The Swedish government has introduced new architecture and design targets to make Sweden a more "sustainable, equal and less segregated society". More about Swedish government introduces new benchmarks for architecture and design
Jewellery designer Susan Cohn is working on a project that will explore a new Danish law that allows border authorities to confiscate jewellery from asylum seekers. More about Susan Cohn plans performances in response to Denmark's controversial "jewellery law"
Athletes at this year's Commonwealth Games will be awarded medals designed by Australian artist Delevene Cockatoo-Collins, which each feature designs based on Queensland's Gold Coast shoreline. More about Medals for Commonwealth Games 2018 based on Australia's Gold Coast
Dezeen has teamed up with New York brand Good Thing for this competition, offering the chance to win minimal body-wash bars by British designer Jasper Morrison. More about Competition: win minimal Soap bars by Jasper Morrison
With Milan design week just around the corner, design editor Alice Morby reveals her pick of the best shows to visit, from a decked-out American diner to a celebration of vegan design. More about 15 must-see exhibitions and installations at Milan design week 2018
Dezeen has teamed up with Want Les Essentiels to give one reader the chance to win three items from the Nylon Tech series in a colour of their choice. More about Competition: win a set of Nylon Tech bags from Want Les Essentiels
British designer Sebastian Bergne has created a travel-friendly set of objects to be used in Shabbat rituals, including a digitally printed bread cloth and portable glass candle holders. More about Sebastian Bergne designs travel-sized kit for Jewish Shabbat rituals
The impressive temporary structures built during the annual Burning Man festival are the subject of an exhibition in the US capital. More about The Art of Burning Man is explored in Washington DC exhibition
British architecture firm Foster + Partners has designed a building services system that integrates lighting, security cameras, fire prevention tools and ventilation. More about Foster + Partners launches integrated building services system
Italian architect Carlo Ratti has created an internet-connected writing robot that is able to draw and erase images on any surface. More about Carlo Ratti's scribing robot turns walls into "digital content canvases"
Benjamin Hubert's design studio Layer has teamed up with Kvadrat's recycled textile brand Really to create a flexible shelving system that doubles as an acoustic wall panel, which will launch during this year's Milan design week. More about Benjamin Hubert designs flexible shelving made from Kvadrat's recycled textile material
Every room at this house-like installation in a Brooklyn warehouse is entirely one colour, from a green kitchen with grassy surfaces to a pink bedroom where a tub is overflowing with teddy bears. More about Monochrome exhibition in Brooklyn comprises seven single-coloured rooms