The number of UK students taking arts subjects at school dropped to their lowest level in the past 10 years, according to new industry research, and is expected to fall still further this year. More about Financial pressures on schools and EBacc drive arts exam entries to lowest level in a decade
One of the world's best-known graphic designers Stefan Sagmeister is using his Instagram account as a tool for critiquing other designers' work. More about Stefan Sagmeister offers up his Instagram account as a design clinic
Swedish train operator SJ Railways has become the latest company to adopt technology that reads microchips embedded in the body, and is using it as an alternative to printed rail passes. More about Swedish rail company swaps paper tickets for embedded microchips
Designer Philippe Malouin used perfect circles to generate the shapes of his Group sofa and armchair, designed for British furniture brand SCP. More about Philippe Malouin combines patterned fabric and rounded forms to create seating range for SCP
British inventor James Dyson is investing £2 billion into developing a battery-powered vehicle, which is expected to launch in 2020. More about Dyson set to launch electric car in 2020
Industrial designer and creative entrepreneur Simon Waterfall has been named creative director of Airbnb's recently launched design and innovation studio Samara. More about Simon Waterfall named creative director of Airbnb's new design and innovation studio
This range of accessories for style-conscious cat lovers and their pets includes a blanket that can be sculpted into different shapes, and minimal shelves that can be used for scratching or napping. More about Dote uses recycled materials to create range of minimal accessories for cats
PriestmanGoode has designed passenger cabins for a company that is setting up high-speed Hyperloop transportation networks all around the world. More about PriestmanGoode unveils Hyperloop passenger pods that are "more spaceship than train"
Dezeen promotion: Saudi Design Week returns to Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh for its fourth edition next month. More about Saudi Design Week 2017 will explore the theme of "design in motion"
London-based designer Philippe Malouin has created a freestanding mirror from a single metal cylinder that has been flattened and polished at one end. More about Philippe Malouin's Press mirror is made from a single metal tube
London design studio Raw Edges has created a range of concrete street furniture for Greenwich Peninsula, which is designed to look like "scaled-up" armchairs. More about Raw Edges creates concrete armchairs for Greenwich Peninsula
A new lobbying body called Fashion Roundtable has been formed to try to influence the UK government during Brexit talks. More about Lobbying platform for UK fashion industry launches to influence Brexit negotiations
Frida Kahlo graphics and colourful totems feature on these six redesigned versions of Kartell's bestselling Componibili storage unit, which have been created by British designers and artists. More about British designers reimagine Kartell's iconic Componibili storage unit
The organisers of Mexico City's annual design festival have pushed back the event as the city deals with the destruction caused by a severe earthquake last week. More about Design Week Mexico postponed in wake of deadly earthquake
London studio David Miller Architects has won the top prize at the Archiboo Web Awards 2017, which recognise the best websites of architects and architecture organisations. More about David Miller Architects wins award for best architect's website
Paris-based designer Arik Levy has worked with Spanish surface manufacturer Compac to create a marble-like kitchen that is stain- and scratch-resistant. More about Arik Levy creates sculptural kitchen using "unbreakable and unscratchable" material
A backpack with an integrated foldable rain poncho, a scarf with hidden pockets and a bubble wrap-inspired bag are some of the ten imaginative designs created by students at art and design university ECAL using a new waterproof material. More about QWSTION teams up with ECAL students to explore new ways of carrying
Connected devices brand BleepBleeps and industrial designers MAP have released a smart musical toothbrush to encourage children to brush their teeth. More about BleepBleeps launches smart musical toothbrush that tracks brushing habits
A group of 13 designers has come together to present a diverse selection of projects all themed around water during this year's London Design Festival. More about 13 Ways with Water exhibition explores "the world's most abundant material"
Opinion: Design thinking is the management phrase that makes real designers shudder. Can designers let go and accept it as a form of flattery, or should they be worried about business strategists edging into their territory, asks Lucas Verweij. More about "Why are designers whining about design thinking?"