This table can be broken apart, rearranged and slotted back together, to allow office employees more flexibility in the way they work. More about Tetris Table by People's Industrial Design Office slots together in different formations
Cape Town artist Atang Tshikare and local studio Okha combined thick glass inserts with solid bronze frames to create these tables, which are inspired by African mythology. More about Atang Tshikare and Okha combine glass and bronze to create otherworldly tables
Kiki van Eijk has created a collection of lights based on foxglove plants in her garden, which she presented during this year's Dutch Design Week. More about Kiki van Eijk creates plant-like lamps with 3D-printed flowers
Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Nienke Helder has created a set of sensory objects that can be used to rehabilitate women affected by sexual abuse. More about Nienke Helder designs therapy tools for women recovering from sexual trauma
Swiss designer Yves Behar has designed a backpack made from recycled sails for California-based environmental non-profit Sustainable Surf, to raise awareness about protecting the ocean. More about Yves Behar recycles boat sails and wetsuits to produce Deep Blue Bag
Dezeen is giving away five sets of three prints by creative studio Tom Pigeon, which are based on the Victoria and Albert Museum's new Amanda Levete-designed entrance and underground gallery. More about Competition: win a Tom Pigeon print triptych celebrating V&A's Exhibition Road Quarter
Google has launched a digital library of user-created 3D objects that can be used to populate virtual- and augmented-reality worlds. More about Google releases library of 3D clip-art for use in virtual and augmented reality
The pencils used by architects, designers and artists including David Adjaye, Tracey Emin, and Thomas Heatherwick are revealed in this new series of photographs by Alex Hammond and Mike Tinney. More about Photographs reveal the drawing tools of David Adjaye, Thomas Heatherwick and more
Dutch designer Kelly Gijsen has collaborated with startup company Graviky Labs to create a range of scarves that are patterned with ink made from carbon emissions. More about Kelly Gijsen patterns cotton scarves using ink made from pollution
Dezeen promotion: architect and designer David Rockwell has used his experience in scenic design to create a range of office furniture for US brand Knoll, which allows companies to quickly reconfigure their workspaces as is often done during a theatre production. More about Knoll's Rockwell Unscripted furniture turns offices into stage sets
Design and technology are playing a crucial role in solving global issues and their importance is finally catching the attention of world leaders, according to Shauna Levy, founder of Toronto's EDIT festival. More about Design can "do some heavy lifting" to help solve global problems, says EDIT festival founder
To commemorate this year's Day of the Dead, designer Fabio Novembre has updated his Jolly Roger armchair by covering it in a traditional sugar-skull pattern. More about Fabio Novembre updates skull-shaped chair for Mexico's Day of the Dead
Sony has unveiled a new version of the robot dog it killed off over a decade ago – and it now comes with artificial intelligence. More about Sony uses artificial intelligence to bring Aibo robot dog back to life
Taiwanese designer Yi-Fei Chen has created a chair that explodes if sat on for too long, giving her an excuse to get up and escape an awkward situation. More about Yi-Fei Chen designs a stool for escaping uncomfortable social situations
John Pawson designed the trophies for this year's Fashion Awards, which are each made from a cylindrical block of Swarovski crystal with a coloured "thread" encased in the middle. More about John Pawson designs trophies for Fashion Awards 2017
Dezeen has teamed up with New York design brand GAN to give away stools by Japanese studio Nendo, which are entwined in metal loops that increase in density towards the top. More about Competition: win an Aram stool designed by Nendo for GAN
Joost van Bleiswijk used disjointed steel rods to create this collection of furniture and lighting, which is based on huge abstract paintings the designer created in his studio. More about Joost van Bleiswijk designs furniture and lighting to look like his paintings
French artist Vincent Dubourg's metallic furniture pieces that appear to be frozen midway through exploding are being exhibited at Carpenters Workshop Gallery in New York City. More about Vincent Dubourg's Vortex aluminium furniture goes on show in New York
Christopher Bailey is to step down as chief creative officer and president of Burberry, after almost two decades at the brand. More about Christopher Bailey bows out of Burberry after 17 years
London-based illustrator Rob Flowers has created a series of edible posters for an exhibition aimed at encouraging children to experiment with their food. More about Rob Flowers designs entirely edible posters and tickets for children's exhibition