Chinese brand Nio has announced it will bring a fully autonomous electric car to the market in the next three years, but has offered a preview of its plans with a concept vehicle on show at the SXSW event in Texas. More about Nio launches driverless electric car concept – and plans to make it reality by 2020
Yves Béhar's studio Fuseproject has created a television for Samsung that is indistinguishable from a framed artwork when hung on the wall. More about Yves Béhar designs Samsung television to look like a framed work of art
This smart denim jacket, revealed at the 2017 SXSW conference by Dutch fashion designer Pauline van Dongen, strokes the wearer's back in response to touch. More about Pauline van Dongen's touch-sensitive denim jacket gives intimate back rubs
British studio Those has designed a connected whiteboard that uses a robot arm to draw everything from illustrations to shopping lists. More about Joto drawing robot is an Etch A Sketch for the digital age
Fully autonomous cars are another step closer to California's roads, after the state's Department of Motor Vehicles revealed plans to help companies test and deploy the technology. More about California moves to usher in driverless vehicles
Sports brand Nike has unveiled limited-edition Air Max trainers by designers Marc Newson, Riccardo Tisci and Arthur Huang to celebrate the shoes' 30th anniversary. More about Marc Newson and Riccardo Tisci design trainers for Nike Air Max anniversary
Danish studio Kilo Design has created a mask to protect and educate children living in areas with very high levels of air pollution. More about Woobi Play air-pollution mask is designed to appeal to children
There are only 10 days left to enter our unofficial contest calling for a new design for the UK passport after Brexit. More about Deadline approaching for Dezeen's Brexit passport design competition
After spotting a cartoon dining room set at Chamber gallery earlier this month, we've rounded up a variety of chairs, tables and lamps that resemble animated characters and comic book drawings – whether deliberately or not. More about Eight examples of cartoon furniture to bring out the kid in anyone
Scorched furniture, theatrical clocks and an indoor circus are among the projects that Dutch designer Maarten Baas presents in his first retrospective, at the Groninger Museum. In this exclusive interview, he explains why taking risks has been crucial to his success. More about "I really want to keep on shaking things up" says Maarten Baas
The Brinery is a home fermentation vessel designed by a team of Royal College of Art students to kickstart interest in the "forgotten" process of preserving vegetables. More about Royal College of Art students design The Brinery home fermentation tool
The bases of these tables by Brussels designer Alain Gilles are made from bent metal frameworks that resemble crinoline petticoats. More about Alain Gilles' Mass tables rest on wireframe-style metal bases
Spanish designer Marta Colmenero has created a set of illustrations that capture the concrete forms of brutalist architecture across the globe. More about Marta Colmenero illustrates brutalist landmarks around the world
We've rounded up the most eye-catching homeware from Dezeen's archives for our new Pinterest board – featuring Scholten & Baijings' coloured glassware for Hay and Piet Hein Eek's vibrant oxidised copper wallpaper. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›
More about Latest Dezeen Pinterest board showcases a range of unique homeware
Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson used a combination of mirrors and coloured screens to create different abstract scenes for Wayne McGregor's Tree of Codes ballet. More about Olafur Eliasson creates scenes of visual trickery for Tree of Codes ballet production
Global design consultancy IDEO has created a concept for a four-pod self-driving car that could be shared by everyone in the neighbourhood. More about IDEO envisions future of ride-sharing with a concept for a communal car
Land Rover has developed a Discovery vehicle for the Red Cross, equipping it with a drone that would remotely scan landscapes after earthquakes or avalanches. More about Land Rover unveils drone-equipped Discovery for search and rescue operations
Penis girth, thrust counts and sexual health are all measured by the i.Con smart condom ring, as wearable technology moves into the bedroom. More about Smart condom lets users know how good they are in bed
British designer Faye Toogood is displaying her Assemblage 5 collection at New York gallery Friedman Benda for her first solo exhibition in the United States. More about Friedman Benda presents Faye Toogood's first US solo show
The Dutch design entrepreneur Casper Vissers has made his first significant business move since stepping down from Moooi almost two years ago, becoming an equal shareholder in British brand Minimalux. More about Moooi co-founder Casper Vissers buys into Minimalux