Dutch designers Eric Klarenbeek and Maartje Dros have developed a bioplastic made from algae, which they believe could completely replace fossil-derived plastics over time. More about Dutch designers convert algae into bioplastic for 3D printing
Eyewear brand Retrosuperfuture has collaborated with the Andy Warhol Foundation to create a range of sunglasses that are printed with the late artist's illustrations of eyes and pupils. More about Andy Warhol-themed sunglasses reference the artist's early illustrations
From postcards that respond to the politics, to posters suggesting vacations on Mars, here's a look at some of the best graphic design and illustration projects of 2017, selected by editorial assistant Gunseli Yalcinkaya. More about Dezeen's top 10 graphic designs and illustrations of 2017
"Truss Me", "Eames it in" and "Get an Eiffel" are just some of the sexual positions listed in a new architecture- and design-themed take on the Kama Sutra, the ancient Indian Hindu guide to love and sex. More about Archisutra manual teaches architecture and design-inspired sex positions
This year has seen a range of innovative technologies infiltrate the transport industry. Continuing our review of 2017, editorial assistant Natashah Hitti has selected 10 of the best examples, including a trackless train, an air-purifying bicycle and a Jaguar E-type with an electric engine. More about Dezeen's top 10 transport designs of 2017
Chinese studio Neri&Hu has created a versatile, spherical glass lamp for Italian lighting brand Artemide that can be used as a table lamp or suspended as a wall lamp. More about Neri&Hu designs lantern-inspired lamps that hang from adjustable brass rings
Jason Bruges Studio has created four site-specific installations for different locations across Hull's Old Town, which each see robotic arms move and interact with their surroundings. More about Jason Bruges Studio installs "cast" of 20 robots across Hull for UK City of Culture celebrations
Dezeen has teamed up with Swedish brand Void Watches to give readers the chance to win one of five limited-edition V03W-365 timepieces. More about Competition: win a limited-edition V03W-365 timepiece by Void Watches
Dezeen is giving away two copies of Bittersweet: Noma Bar – a limited-edition set of books by Israeli illustrator Noma Bar, which also includes a signed print. More about Competition: win a limited-edition book set by Noma Bar and a signed print
An exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art is tracing 16 years of work by Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola, from lamps shaped like whisks to chairs covered in felt flowers. More about Philadelphia Museum of Art celebrates Patricia Urquiola with retrospective exhibition
Dezeen promotion: ageing Italian dwellings provided the inspiration for this ceramic slab range, designed by Studio Zanellato/Bortotto to make walls appear old and worn. More about Studio Zanellato/Bortotto design wall panels that create the illusion of age for CEDIT
Formula One's branding has been overhauled for the first time in over two decades, in a bid to widen the sport's fanbase. More about Formula One reveals new visual identity by Wieden+Kennedy
Seoul-based studio Orijeen has designed a collection of colourful furniture, which appears to change shades depending on the viewing angle. More about Orijeen's rainbow-hued furniture uses lenticular surfaces to change colour
Designer Stella McCartney and ex-sailor Ellen MacArthur are calling for the fashion industry to rethink textile production methods to radically reduce the amount of waste it produces. More about Stella McCartney calls for overhaul of "incredibly wasteful" fashion industry
Dutch designer Rick Tegelaar told the story behind his Filigree Floor Lamp and Meshmatics Chandelier for Moooi in our latest Design Dreams talk. More about Watch our talk with designer Rick Tegelaar at Moooi's Amsterdam showroom
A new convertible sports car is joining BMW's range of hybrid electric vehicles. More about BMW unveils i8 Roadster at LA Auto Show
The backdrop for OK Go's latest music video is formed from a wall of printers, which were each choreographed to produce hundreds of sheets of colourful paper. More about Kaleidoscopic visuals and choreographed printers feature in OK Go's new music video
The official poster for next year's FIFA World Cup features legendary Russian goalkeeper Lev Yashin, along with 1920s-style postconstructivist graphics. More about Igor Gurovich designs retro poster for 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia
The production and consumption of food needs to be radically rethought if we are to feed the world's population, according to designer Marije Vogelzang. More about "We need creative ideas to change the food system" says Marije Vogelzang
Loughborough University graduate Peter Astbury has created a wristband for menopausal women, which is designed to regulate and alleviate hot flushes. More about Grace wristband is designed to alleviate and track menopause symptoms