Design
Pantone releases purple shade in memory of Prince
Pantone has unveiled a new purple colour in honour of pop icon Prince – a dark purple in keeping with his signature shade. More about Pantone releases purple shade in memory of Prince
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Promotion
Designjunction announces installations and exhibitions for London Design Festival 2017
Dezeen promotion: a giant ceramic gateway, a flower-filled passage and visions for cars of the future are among the installations and exhibitions set to take place at this year's designjunction. More about Designjunction announces installations and exhibitions for London Design Festival 2017
Furniture
Supreme covers Alvar Aalto's iconic 400 Tank armchair in "f*ck" fabric
Streetwear brand Supreme has released its own version of the Alvar Aalto 400 Tank chair, covered in a custom-made fabric based on Robert Indiana's iconic Love artwork. More about Supreme covers Alvar Aalto's iconic 400 Tank armchair in "f*ck" fabric
News
Waymo's self-driving cars could soften if they hit a pedestrian
Waymo, Google's self-driving car spin-off, has been granted a patent for a design that would see its vehicles automatically soften if they collide with a pedestrian. More about Waymo's self-driving cars could soften if they hit a pedestrian
Products
Japanese research group develops wearable sensor that stays on the skin for a week
Researchers from the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Engineering have created a temporary tattoo-style sensor that can be comfortably worn for up to a week. More about Japanese research group develops wearable sensor that stays on the skin for a week
Products
Salvatore Spataro's Tastami chocolates are edible versions of traditional Sicilian tools
Italian architect Salvatore Spataro has created miniature chocolate versions of Sicilian farming tools and toys including baskets, fish traps and spinning tops. More about Salvatore Spataro's Tastami chocolates are edible versions of traditional Sicilian tools
Robotics
Invasive lionfish humanely stunned and caught by RSE Guardian LF1 robot
This remotely controlled undersea robot has been designed to reduce numbers of rapidly reproducing lionfish by capturing them for food. More about Invasive lionfish humanely stunned and caught by RSE Guardian LF1 robot
Furniture
AL_A designs furniture based on flooring patterns of its V&A extension
Amanda Levete's firm AL_A has teamed up with Moroso to create a set of laser-cut furniture for its V&A museum extension. More about AL_A designs furniture based on flooring patterns of its V&A extension
Dezeen x MINI Living
Freight Farms allows crops to be grown inside shipping containers
Freight Farms, a startup that has found a way to grow crops inside shipping containers, features in the latest video in our Dezeen x MINI Living series. More about Freight Farms allows crops to be grown inside shipping containers
Installations
Windswept ribbons and giant cocoon among installations at Quebec garden festival
A frame dangling with colourful ribbons and a wooden tree cocoon are some of the outdoorsy installations on display at the International Garden Festival in Quebec, Canada. More about Windswept ribbons and giant cocoon among installations at Quebec garden festival
Interview
My costumes are part of a "quiet uprising" among women, says Handmaid's Tale designer
In an exclusive interview with Dezeen, costume designer Ane Crabtree talks about her work on dystopian TV show The Handmaid's Tale, and how the blood-red capes she created have become a symbol of protest among women. More about My costumes are part of a "quiet uprising" among women, says Handmaid's Tale designer
Products
Shiro Studio's 3D-printed walking stick combats the stigma of mobility aids
Shiro Studio has worked with engineering firm Arup to create a 3D-printed walking stick that its hope users will be proud to use, rather than embarrassed. More about Shiro Studio's 3D-printed walking stick combats the stigma of mobility aids
Video
TeamLab illuminates Japanese forest with digital projections
This captioned movie shows how Japanese art collective TeamLab filled a park in Japan's Saga Prefecture with light-based installations, including a digital waterfall and a school of virtual koi carp swimming in a pond. More one-minute movies ›
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Software and web design
Musician's Mirror uses instant feedback to alert performers to bad posture
This camera-style device designed by Royal College of Art graduate Arthur Carabott uses immediate audio and visual feedback to help musicians improve their posture and technique. More about Musician's Mirror uses instant feedback to alert performers to bad posture
Products
Copenhagen students design rotary phone that can literally dial up the internet
A group of students from the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design have used a vintage telephone to create a screen-free experience of the internet. More about Copenhagen students design rotary phone that can literally dial up the internet
Promotion
DesignCommons event in Helsinki aims to find solutions to world issues
Dezeen promotion: Winy Maas and Studio Swine are set to take part in the inaugural DesignCommons event in Helsinki, which will see designers and architects talk about issues currently facing the industry and wider world. More about DesignCommons event in Helsinki aims to find solutions to world issues
Installations
Random International fills London's Roundhouse theatre with "swarming" drones
A flock of giant spherical drones move in response to visitors inside London's Roundhouse, which is hosting the latest installation by Rain Room creators Random International. More about Random International fills London's Roundhouse theatre with "swarming" drones
News
Virginia Tech's "driverless" van is steered by a man dressed as a car seat
Driverless-vehicle testing usually involves some level of autonomous technology, but Virginia Tech university's recent experiment involved disguising a human driver as a car seat. More about Virginia Tech's "driverless" van is steered by a man dressed as a car seat
Products
Plants, pulleys and a surfboard among shortlist for Dezeen and Samsung's TV stand design contest
Dezeen promotion: A TV stand that doubles as a plant pot and another that incorporates a decorative display shelf are among the designs shortlisted in Dezeen and Samsung's QLED TV stand design competition. More about Plants, pulleys and a surfboard among shortlist for Dezeen and Samsung's TV stand design contest
Design
Chen Zhi celebrates fashion's "superficial" reputation with colourful knitwear collection
The works of Alexander Calder influenced the bright colours and blocky shapes used by Chen Zhi in her graduate collection, which she hopes puts the fun back in fashion. More about Chen Zhi celebrates fashion's "superficial" reputation with colourful knitwear collection