The highly detailed drawings used to create the backdrops of animated Japanese movies like Ghost in the Shell are the focus of a new exhibition in London. More about Anime Architecture exhibition showcases the fictional worlds created for Japan's animated movies
British studio NEON has created a vibrant tent-like installation covered in wind-reactive inflatable pockets in the mountains of France. More about NEON constructs a colourful cathedral in France that moves with the wind
Apple's next iPhone will be unlocked using facial-recognition technology and will feature a screen covering almost its entire front, according to reports. More about New iPhone likely to feature facial recognition and an all-screen design
Elon Musk's electric car company Tesla has achieved a long-held goal with the launch of the Model 3, its most affordable vehicle to date. More about Tesla unveils "first mass-market electric vehicle" the Model 3
Branding agency ThoughtMatter has given the US constitution a colourful makeover to make it easier to read and distribute, in response to the current political climate. More about ThoughtMatter redesigns US constitution to "shine a light" on American democracy
British artist Alex Chinneck has unveiled his first permanent public installation – a 10-tonne ripped page made from 4,000 bricks. More about Alex Chinneck creates giant rip in the brick facade of a London building
Shenkar College graduate Tamar Canfi has designed a collection of purposefully unusual eyewear that emphasises rather than hides high-prescription lenses. More about Tamar Canfi designs frames that "exaggerate and celebrate" thick lenses
Brunel University graduate Imogen Adams has created a portable allergen tester designed to put people with food intolerances at ease during meals out. More about Pocket-sized Ally device tests for food allergens in restaurant meals
Sausage-shaped party balloons are used to secure the self-assembly furniture and toys designed by Kingston University graduate Fern Toynton. More about Balloons replace nails and screws for Inflate collection of children's furniture
UK-based start-up Mayku has released a vacuum former that's powered by a Hoover and small enough to fit on a desktop. More about Mayku shrinks the vacuum former to a desktop-friendly size with FormBox
Furniture and product design students from The Cass have created pasta inspired by nipples, pocket squares and rose petals for restaurant chain Carluccio's. More about The Cass students design nipple- and headscarf-shaped pasta for Carluccio's
Glassware brand Nude's new collections include a bird-shaped carafe designed by Tomas Kral to "put a smile on the user's face". More about Tomas Kral designs parrot-inspired glassware for Nude
Rolls-Royce has unveiled a new version of the car it bills as the "greatest luxury item in the world", which now includes specially commissioned artwork in its interior. More about Latest Rolls-Royce Phantom incorporates an art gallery in its dashboard
A satirical design proposal to restructure the UK like a 1970s holiday camp, based on the collective nostalgia that fuelled the Brexit vote, perfectly summarises the tone of national debate in recent years, says Owen Hatherley. More about "You could imagine Theresa May looking with profound sympathy at Britlins"
London-based architectural practice HÛT designed and built this movable gin trolley as office furniture for its new workspace. More about HÛT creates mobile plywood gin trolley to serve its architecture office
IKEA, Habitat and Heal's are among the brands named in PETA's first Vegan Homeware Awards, which recognise the best cruelty-free designs for the home. More about PETA awards IKEA, Habitat and Heal's for vegan design
Northumbria University graduate Ailsa Inglis has created a menstrual cup aimed specifically at young girls, with the aim of normalising alternative period products. More about Nixie Girl designed to make menstrual cup more accessible for teenagers
The UK is set to ban the sale of all diesel and petrol vehicles from 2040, following in the footsteps of France. More about UK to ban sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2040
India has become the first major economy to say no to driverless cars, with transport minister Nitin Gadkari saying the government "won't allow any technology that takes away jobs". More about India will ban self-driving cars to protect jobs
Dezeen promotion: cream-coloured linen, white marble and silvery oak are among the new designs available in Wilsonart's expanded solid-core laminate surface collection. More about Wilsonart adds neutral tones and textures to its Solicor Laminate surfaces