German automaker Audi is working with Chinese solar-cell specialist Hanergy to develop thin-film solar cells that can be integrated into the panoramic glass roofs of its cars. More about Audi set to unveil car with solar roof by end of 2017
Architect Sam Jacob is teaming up with MINI to create an urban retreat that offers visitors a space to research and relax during this year's London Design Festival. More about Sam Jacob and MINI design mirrored micro-cabin for London Design Festival
Dezeen has teamed up with British furniture brand OMK 1965 to offer two readers the chance to win a classic Omkstak chair in a colour of their choice. More about Competition: win a stackable Omkstak chair designed by Rodney Kinsman
Painterly illustrations document the life and works of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama in this children's book by illustrator Ellen Weinstein and MoMA curator Sarah Suzuki. More about Yayoi Kusama's life and career illustrated for new children's book
This year's Burning Man festival is in full swing in the Nevada desert, where revellers are sharing photos of the architectural and sculptural projects they have built on the dusty site. More about Instagram users reveal temporary structures at Burning Man 2017
A pure white shed-like structure sandwiched between two brick buildings is one of several installations that have popped up along a main thoroughfare in Columbus, Indiana. More about Snarkitecture and Formafantasma create street installations for Exhibit Columbus
The voice assistant from Google's Home smart speaker has been unleashed in third-party devices, with the launch of a new product from Panasonic that promises better sound quality. More about Google Assistant comes to third-party smart speakers
London designer Lee Broom has created all-black versions of his most iconic furniture and lighting pieces in celebration of his studio's 10th anniversary. More about Lee Broom reflects on his 10-year career with all-black collection
Dezeen promotion: the final five designs in Dezeen and Samsung's QLED TV stand design competition include a stand that doubles as a plant pot and another that can be used as a clothes rack. More about Finalists of Dezeen and Samsung's €30,000 TV stand design competition revealed
German carmaker BMW has unveiled a concept zero-emissions MINI car – a version of which will go on the roads in 2019. More about BMW offers a glimpse into the future of its electric MINI cars
Wearable tech company Fitbit has launched a new device named Ionic, which aims to bridge the gap between fitness trackers and the smartwatches currently on the market. More about Fitbit launches Ionic device to rival Apple Watch
Fragrances to help you wake up, wind down or concentrate are emitted at just the right time of day by the Pium smart diffuser, which combines aromatherapy with the internet of things. More about Pium smart diffuser pumps out the optimal fragrance for different times of day
Streaming giant Netflix has partnered with creative agency Carrot and a California cannabis dispensary, to produce weed themed around several of its TV series. More about Netflix cannabis range features TV-themed packaging design
Lego has unveiled a model set of its new Lego House, designed by Bjarke Ingels' architecture firm BIG, to coincide with the opening next month. More about Lego to launch new model kit of BIG-designed visitor centre ahead of opening
Mexican designer Moisés Hernández has grouped together glass cylinders to create these vases, which are intended to hold a single flower within each compartment. More about Moisés Hernández's Organo vases are made to "appreciate the uniqueness of a single flower"
Following a successful Kickstarter campaign, the world's lightest folding bike, by London start-up the Hummingbird Bike Company, has gone into production with British motorsport company Prodrive. More about World's lightest folding bike goes into production with race-car makers Prodrive
Danish brand Ferm Living's autumn winter 2017 collection, simply titled The Home, incorporates popular design trends including so-called millennial pink, brass hardware and forms inspired by mid-century furniture. More about Ferm Living's autumn winter 2017 collection channels "Nordic decadence"
An interactive lifelike sculpture called Graham, the only "person" on earth designed to withstand a car collision, has been nominated for this year's Designs of the Year awards. More about Grotesque star of a road-safety campaign is nominated for Designs of the Year award
This flat-packed light by Nendo is made from a single piece of conductive paper, which can be rolled up to create a handheld torch in emergency situations. More about Nendo creates torch rolled from a single sheet of paper
V&A curator Corinna Gardner spoke to designer Julian Payne and Dezeen Studio director Ben Hobson about the politics of passport design at the V&A museum in London. We streamed the talk live via our Facebook page. More about Watch our talk on the politics of passport design at the V&A museum