A massive mound of plastic in the Pacific Ocean becomes a country with its own passport, flag and "Debris" currency, in this design proposal intended to raise awareness about ocean pollution. More about Petition launched to recognise Great Pacific Garbage Patch as a country
In this exclusive movie Dezeen produced for Samsung, the brand explains how it is using its new Yves Behar-designed television to display art for an exhibition during London Design Festival. More about Samsung will use The Frame television to showcase art during London Design Festival
The Frankfurt Motor Show 2017 kicked off in Germany yesterday. Here's a look at five of the most impressive car designs on show, including a car-share for the future and a vehicle envisioned as an extra living room. More about Five of the most innovative self-driving and electric car designs revealed at Frankfurt Motor Show
Robotic anti-terror barriers that automatically move into position when a threat is detected could be a reality within five years, according to the deputy mayor of Paris. More about Robot barriers could protect pedestrians from terrorists, says Paris deputy mayor
The new British passport could be designed by a European company, according to government insiders. More about Britain's first post-Brexit passport could be designed by a French or German company
British designer Tom Dixon has created a range of laboratory-style glassware, designed to make the process of preparing hot drinks look like alchemy. More about Tom Dixon unveils double-skin glassware inspired by laboratory equipment
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 8, designed to be compatible with augmented reality technology and can be charged wirelessly. More about Apple reveals iPhone 8 with wireless charging and augmented reality capabilities
Apple has unveiled the third edition of its smartwatch, which features built-in cellular service so it can be used completely independently from the iPhone. More about Apple Watch Series 3 includes built-in cellular service for receiving calls remotely
Apple has confirmed rumours that it is releasing the iPhone X, which the tech company claims is "the biggest leap forward since the original iPhone". More about Apple announces iPhone X with Face ID technology
To "avoid the monotony of batch production", Turner Prize-winning architecture collective Assemble have developed a method for producing tableware items that are unique every time. More about Assemble "squishes" coloured clays to create one-of-a-kind Splatware products
Scholten & Baijings references Renaissance paintings and historic French ceramics in this collection of porcelain plates and vases, which feature pastel tones and gradients. More about Scholten & Baijings reinterprets century-old artworks for collection of vases and plates
Aiming to "push the limits" of porcelain, designer Alissa Volchkova has created a series of bowls that are made by free-pouring the material to form irregular blob-like shapes. More about Alissa Volchkova designs porcelain bowls to look like paint blobs
Artist JR has erected a huge billboard-style image of a child peering over the border fence dividing the US and Mexico, in response to American president Donald Trump's proposed repeal of the DACA programme that protects children of undocumented immigrants. More about Artist responds to Dreamers repeal with giant US-Mexico border installation
Details of Apple's new smartphone have been leaked ahead of the company's annual keynote event tomorrow, suggesting it will be named iPhone X and feature an OLED screen, as well as face recognition software. More about Apple leak suggests company will unveil "iPhone X" this week
With Helsinki Design Week underway, local interior designer Joanna Laajisto has rounded up her top five extracurricular activities for visitors to the festival. More about Five spots to take a break during Helsinki Design Week
Graphic design studio MuirMcNeil has used a systematic set of rules to create 8,000 unique front covers for the annual Typography Special of Eye magazine. More about MuirMcNeil generates 8,000 unique covers for Eye magazine
French artist Xavier Veilhan has created two new sculptures of Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano, which are set to be permanently installed across from the architects' iconic building, the Centre Pompidou. More about Sculptures of Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano to be installed at Centre Pompidou
Canadian company The Work of Mind has crowdfunded a compact measuring tool that professionals like architects, designers, sewers and carpenters can use on the go. More about Coin-sized Rollbe measuring wheel can be kept in a purse or pocket
Nike has combined computational design with its innovative knitting technology to create a capsule collection of menswear pieces, which it believes will take clothing to a "completely different place". More about Nike unveils Advanced Apparel Exploration clothing designed by data
Jaguar has unveiled a zero-emissions version of its iconic E-type model, which it hopes will "future-proof classic-car ownership". More about Jaguar electrifies its classic E-type car