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
Electric car company Tesla has confirmed that a recent fatal crash involving one of its vehicles occurred while the car was in autopilot mode. More about Apple engineer killed in Tesla car operating in driverless mode
Jaguar is set to design and engineer a driverless fleet of its electric I-Pace vehicles for Waymo, Google's autonomous car spin-off. More about Jaguar reveals driverless I-Pace cars for Google's Waymo project
British designer Lee Broom will present a range of outer-space-inspired lighting inside a listed building during this year's Milan design week. More about Lee Broom to show "stellar" lighting during Milan design week
London agency Spacemakers has brought together design studio Silo and a group of young people to create a range of public seating. More about Spacemakers engages young Londoners in furniture design
Design agency One Rise East has created a set of 26 coins to represent an A to Z of modern-day Britain, as an alternative to the collection released by the Royal Mint. More about One Rise East designs alternatives to Royal Mint's "predictable" A to Z of Britain coins