IKEA and Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek have created a range of furniture and homeware that showcases imperfections, rather than hiding them. More about IKEA's latest collaboration with Piet Hein Eek celebrates imperfections
The interiors and graphics of some of the world's most famous nightclubs are profiled in a major new exhibition at the Vitra Design Museum. More about Vitra Design Museum showcases five decades of clubbing culture in Night Fever exhibition
Nike's kits for the French national team at this year's FIFA World Cup in Russia are designed to pay homage to the country's blue, red and white-coloured flag. More about Nike's World Cup 2018 kits for France are designed to "express patriotism"
London architect Amanda Levete has warned that, if the UK government doesn't provide certainty over Brexit soon, it will result in a major shortfall in the country's creative talent pool. More about Amanda Levete warns UK government: "Do not mess with trans-European collaboration"
Tjep paired light tones with pale wood to create this alternative to traditional "bulky" indoor stoves, for Dutch brand Vuurs. More about Tjep designs sustainable wood burner for the modern home
American designer Shepard Fairey has produced a pair of posters protesting gun violence in US schools, coinciding with nationwide demonstrations. More about Shepard Fairey creates posters to protest school gun violence
Branding firm Wolff Olins has created a typeface for Paris gallery Lafayette Anticipations, based on the building's "mechanical" renovation by Dutch studio OMA. More about Wolff Olins creates visual identity for OMA-designed art gallery in Paris
Spring is officially here, which means some of the biggest events in the design calendar are starting soon. Our definitive guide reveals the ones that are not to be missed, including Milan Design Week, the Venice Architecture Biennale and NYCxDesign. More ›
More about Dezeen events guide: spring highlights include Milan Design Week and Venice Architecture Biennale
Norwegian designer Andreas Engesvik has combined soft fabrics with a reclining wooden frame to create a chair that feels like a familiar figure. More about Andreas Engesvik imagines a "gentle, warm person" in design for Agnes chair
Aston Martin has revealed an all-electric concept vehicle at this year's Geneva Motor Show, which features a plush interior made from cashmere, silk and carbon fibre. More about Aston Martin reveals electric concept car with cashmere and silk interior
Apple is aiming to make messy computers a thing of the past with its latest patent that details ways it plans to stop dust and crumbs falling down the sides of keys. More about Apple files patent for crumb-proof keyboard
Dezeen promotion: Russian designer Dima Loginoff mimics the curvaceous form of bells with this pendant lamp for Czech lighting brand Preciosa. More about Preciosa launches bell-shaped glass light by Dima Loginoff
Thomas Heatherwick, Ineke Hans, Jasper Morrison and Bethan Laura Wood are among 15 established designers showing their work at the Aram Gallery in London, alongside work by an emerging designer of their choice. More about Thomas Heatherwick, Bethan Laura Wood and more nominate emerging designers for Aram Gallery exhibition
Dutch aircraft manufacturer Pal-V has launched a flying car that can convert from drive to flight mode in under 10 minutes. More about "World's first" commercial flying car unveiled at Geneva Motor Show
French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy, known for dressing icons including Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy, has passed away at the age of 91. More about Fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy dies aged 91
The block colours and black outlines of these rugs by Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola create a false sense of depth by tricking the eye. More about Patricia Urquiola's colour-blocked rugs create optical illusions
Architect Norman Foster has revealed that he is working with cycling brand Rapha to create a range of cross-country ski gear. More about Norman Foster collaborates with Rapha to create cross-country ski wear
In this movie produced by Dezeen for Made.com, Elitsa Boneva explains how her design for a flexible desk lamp was shortlisted for TalentLab, the brand's platform for emerging designers. More about Versatile desk light by Elitsa Boneva shortlisted for Made.com's TalentLab
American designer Sam Stewart has created stick chairs dressed in plastic sheaths, a bed-dining table hybrid and a bench press for a "person or creature" that might inhabit a space at New York gallery Fort Gansevoort. More about Sam Stewart imagines furniture for fictional New York apartment occupant
Parisian interior architect and designer Stéphane Parmentier has created a collection of ribbed, leather-wrapped furniture for Italian brand Giobagnara. More about Stéphane Parmentier upholsters chubby furniture collection in leather