In the final instalment of our review of 2016, editor Amy Frearson recaps the 10 most read stories of the year, including the completion of a tiny, prefabricated mobile house, the death of Zaha Hadid and Bjarke Ingels' design for the Serpentine Pavilion. More about Dezeen's top 10 biggest architecture and design stories of 2016
As it's Christmas Eve, we've rounded up some of our favourite takes on the traditional Christmas tree, including one upside-down and one encased in ice. More about Six alternative Christmas trees to get you in the festive spirit
We've received dozens of Christmas cards from architects, designers and brands this year. Here's a selection of our favourites, including a disappearing pile of mince pies from Studioilse and an icy woodland cabin by Invisible Studio. More about Designer Christmas cards 2016
This week on Dezeen, artist Tracey Emin controversially announced plans to move her studio from London to the Kent coast. More about This week, Tracey Emin announced plans to leave London following rejection of Chipperfield-designed studio
Italian designer Cristina Celestino referenced 50s furniture for The Happy Room, a travelling installation for fashion house Fendi shown at Design Miami last month. More about Fendi's travelling 50s-style dressing room is filled with custom furniture
A partner at New York agency Pentagram has created the visual identity for an organisation set up to lobby the US government on the controversial tax on menstrual products. More about Pentagram-designed branding aims to help eradicate "tampon tax"
With 2016 drawing to a close, we're continuing our review of the year by looking back on some of the best transport designs, including a driverless car with a lift-up roof, a motorcycle that can't fall over and a 3D-printed wheelchair. More about Dezeen's top 10 transport designs of 2016
Inuit snow goggles, opera glasses disguised as ladies' handheld fans and experimental sunglass designs from the 1960s feature among a trove of historical eyewear that has gone on display at Design Museum Holon. More about Four centuries of eyewear design go on display at Design Museum Holon
Italian designer Lella Vignelli, who together with husband Massimo formed the "first couple of modern design", has died aged 82. More about Pioneering designer Lella Vignelli dies aged 82
The Lunar watch by Hong Kong-based brand Ziiiro, which tells the time with light and dark segments, is now available to purchase from Dezeen Watch Store. More about Ziiiro's latest watch is inspired by the phases of the moon
This minimal bathroom suite by Norm Architects is based on the shape of classic roll-top tubs. More about Norm Architects creates contemporary take on antique bathtubs
From illustrated responses to the US election and Brexit, to posters for the Rio Olympics, Dezeen managing editor Olivia Mull picks the graphics and illustrations that tell the story of the last 12 months, as part of our review of 2016. More about Dezeen's guide to 2016 in 10 graphics and illustrations
A charity that invites high-profile figures to speak in schools around the UK has called for more leading architects and designers to participate. More about Speakers for Schools needs more people from the design sector to inspire students
Dezeen promotion: the organisers of the Ventura Lambrate exhibition district during Milan design week have announced plans for an extra venue next year – a series of abandoned warehouses at Milan Central Station. More about Ventura Projects announces Milan Central Station exhibition space for 2017
This LED lamp by Dragos Motica is turned on and off by moving a metallic sphere from one indentation to another. More about Metal ball turns Dragos Motica's N Lamp on and off
Continuing our review of the year, reporter Alice Morby has picked out the biggest design trends to come out of 2016, including the rise of anarchic design, consideration of mental health and the race towards driverless vehicles. More about Dezeen's 10 biggest design trends of 2016
An arc of mirrored posts installed by American artist Phillip K Smith III reflected the colours of the Southern Californian landscape as they changed throughout the day. More about Phillip K Smith III's Quarter Mile Arc reflects sea and sky at Laguna Beach
Google's rebranded self-driving car project has unveiled the first vehicle under its new name of Waymo – a driverless Chrysler minivan. More about Google's Waymo reveals self-driving Chrysler minivans
These "biobots" developed by a research team at North Carolina State University could map out areas or collapsed buildings in the wake of a disaster. More about Swarms of cyborg insects could be used to map dangerous environments
This collection of decorative concrete objects by London designer Liliana Ovalle, created for an exhibition at Schloss Hollenegg, borrows architectural details from brutalist buildings. More about Liliana Ovalle creates mini concrete sculptures based on brutalist buildings