Fashion designer Christopher Raeburn has created a capsule collection of uniform pieces for staff at London's V&A, which feature prints inspired by the museum's collection. More about Christopher Raeburn designs new uniforms for V&A staff
Intimacy is an "urgent topic" for designers to address in the light of revelations about sexual harassment in Hollywood and elsewhere, according to the curator of an exhibition held at Dutch Design Week. More about Design can help people understand consent and sexual etiquette, says Embassy of Intimacy curator
From the backlash against gender inequality to the shifting political landscape following Donald Trump's election, 2017 has been full of controversial events for architecture and design. Digital editor Trudie Carter selects the 10 most polarising moments for our review of year. More about Dezeen's top 10 controversial stories of 2017
Design graduate Florian Wegenast has created a range of furniture that incorporates plant holders, as a way of maximising green space in tight urban environments. More about Florian Wegenast designs furniture that creates "temporary gardens" in small spaces
Architecture firm Oiio has proposed a radical new form of transport for Los Angeles, which would see bubble-like cabins passed around on wheel bases that could follow roads and climb up buildings. More about Oiio envisions cars as transparent pods that move both horizontally and vertically
From a carol singing, poetry-inspired installation to a tree made from multicoloured plasticine, we've rounded up some of our favourite takes on the traditional Christmas pine to get you in the festive spirit. More about 10 of the most imaginative and unusual Christmas trees of 2017
Dezeen promotion: Patricia Urquiola has created a new collection of ceramic tiles for Italian brand Mutina, which include cross-hatched, dotted and patterned designs. More about Patricia Urquiola designs tiles with subtle patterns for Mutina's Cover collection
Shaker-style furniture informed this three-legged stool by designer Gabriel Tan, which can be pegged onto a wall to create more space in the room. More about Gabriel Tan launches Shaker-inspired stool with Blå Station
Seemingly random bits of e-waste stud this collection of office furniture, designed by Italian duo Formafantasma for Melbourne's inaugural NGV Triennial. More about Formafantasma explores "above-ground mining" with Ore Streams office furniture
New York designer Bec Brittain has referenced the shapes of ancient Japanese helmets in a glass and bronze lamp, which she presented at this year's Design Miami fair. More about Curved glass tubes form Kawari Crane lamp by Bec Brittain
Designers should stop proposing gimmicky solutions to the refugee crisis such as shelters, apps and emergency clothing, according to speakers at our Good Design for a Bad World talk at Dutch Design Week. More about "Don't design yet another shelter" for refugees, say experts
Continuing our review of 2017, design editor Alice Morby reflects on the year's trends, which include a rise in political responses, eco-friendly solutions, and a focus on food consumption. More about Dezeen's 10 biggest design trends of 2017
Dutch designer Ineke Hans has designed a steam-bent conference chair for one of its Austria's most important art galleries, which is manufactured using both manual and digital production methods. More about Ineke Hans combines new and old production techniques to create chair for the Kunsthalle Wien
Tokujin Yoshioka has created a range of minimal bottles and tubes for a Japanese skincare brand, which are each topped with lids made to look like natural stone. More about Tokujin Yoshioka designs minimal packaging for Japanese skincare brand
South Korean design studio Pesi has created a range of furniture and homeware products, which each incorporate wireless charging technology to rid smartphone users of wires and cables. More about Pesi designs homeware that incorporates wireless charging
A series of works by artist Carlos Cruz-Diez, including a shipping container illuminated by gradients of coloured light, were installed on the sand during Miami art week. More about Carlos Cruz-Diez creates rainbow chambers inside shipping container on Miami Beach
Scandinavian brand Muuto has been bought by US company Knoll, in a deal that aims to see the company's business double within the next five years. More about Knoll purchases Muuto in 0 million deal
Dezeen has teamed up with Muji to offer two readers the chance to win a kettle, toaster and rice cooker, all designed by Naoto Fukasawa. More about Competition: win a bundle of minimal Muji home appliances
Thin layers of carbon fibre are cut to create the wood-like effects on these sunglasses, by industrial designer Rodrigo Caula. More about Rodrigo Caula designs carbon-fibre sunglasses with woodgrain patterns
MIT's Self-Assembly Lab has demonstrated its rapid liquid printing process at this year's Design Miami fair, using it to create products in front of visitors. More about MIT Self-Assembly Lab prints bags and lamps in minutes at Design Miami