Forests are set to benefit from internet-of-things technology with the release of a wireless alarm system that can predict the path of a growing fire. More about Senticnel tree alarm by Eli-Gutierrez Studio helps stop forest fires spreading
Dezeen has teamed up with electronics brand Moshi to give away one of its wireless Spatia home speakers. More about Competition: win a wireless home speaker by Moshi
After appearing in trainers and high-end furniture, 3D-knitting has arrived at IKEA in the form of its PS 2017 armchair. More about 3D-knitted furniture arrives at IKEA
Business news: British furniture brand Established & Sons has been acquired by overseas investors. More about Established & Sons under new ownership following death of co-founder Angad Paul
Neri Oxman and the MIT Mediated Matter group have unveiled their latest collection of 3D-printed death masks, designed to contain the wearer's last breath. More about Neri Oxman's Lazarus death masks visualise the wearer's last breath
American brand Bernhardt Design has released a collection of furniture by Charles Pollock that represents the mid-century designer's last work. More about Bernhardt Design releases last work of mid-century designer Charles Pollock
This asymmetric workstation was designed specifically by Nendo for left-handed Japanese cartoonist Yūsei Matsui. More about Nendo creates bespoke drawing desk for Japanese cartoonist
An anthropomorphised dog and duck embark on a summer fling in the city of Bergen in Kakkmaddafakka's new music video, which was directed by Carlín Díaz. More about Dog and duck go on a date in Kakkmaddafakka's Lilac music video
This week, Rem Koolhaas expressed his lack of surprise at Donald Trump's sweep to victory while Peter Eisenman revealed that he had previously been "tricked" by the US president-elect. More about This week, Rem Koolhaas and Peter Eisenman spoke out about Donald Trump
Tables and chairs merge into tree-like mesh forms in the work of Spanish designer Nacho Carbonell, who is showing several new pieces at Carpenters Workshop Gallery in Paris. More about Nacho Carbonell fills Paris gallery with giant cocooned lamps
Dezeen has teamed up with independent publisher D&B Books to give away five copies of a lettering book by Edward Johnston, the graphic designer famous for his work on the London Underground. More about Competition: win a copy of London Underground designer Edward Johnston's lettering book
Dezeen managing editor Olivia Mull picks the quotes that sum up the year in architecture and design, covering untimely deaths, Patrik Schumacher's calls to scrap social housing, and Kanye West's foray into flat-pack furniture. More about Dezeen's top 10 architecture and design quotes of 2016
We've selected 12 perfect gifts for food lovers and cooking enthusiasts in the latest of our series of Christmas gift guides, including a hand-engraved whisky decanter and David Chipperfield-designed crockery. More about Dezeen's Christmas gift guide 2016: foodies
American light artist Leo Villareal and London architects Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands have won a competition to create a series of light installations for bridges on London's River Thames. More about Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands and Leo Villareal win London bridge light contest
UK culture minister Matt Hancock has praised the UK's architects and designers, describing the sector as "vitally important to our future as an outward looking, creative nation". More about Design "enhances our economy and our global reputation" says UK culture minister
The first timepiece from French brand Klokers, featuring an unusual dial design made of three rotating disks, is now available to buy from Dezeen Watch Store. More about Klokers launches watch inspired by mid-century analog computer
Next up in our series of Christmas gift guides, we've picked out 12 presents suited to cycling fanatics, including a helmet that can be flat-packed into a bag, a stylish waterproof backpack and a compass that clips onto handlebars. More about Dezeen's Christmas gift guide 2016: cyclists
Pantone's just-announced colour of the year is a predictor of what will be big in 2017, but some designs in the hue are already here. More about Eight products that come in Pantone colour of the year Greenery
Floating orange platforms across an Italian lake and a disorienting mirror maze are among US editor Dan Howarth's 10 favourite installations from the past 12 months, continuing our review of 2016. More about Dezeen's top 10 installations of 2016
Colour company Pantone has revealed a zesty shade of green as its colour of the year for 2017. More about Pantone names Greenery its 2017 colour of the year