Design
Autonomous rescue aircraft makes its first flight
An autonomous aircraft designed to operate in dangerous territory has successfully completed its maiden voyage. More about Autonomous rescue aircraft makes its first flight
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Opinion
"IKEA is caught between mythological Swedishness and the challenges of the modern world"
A visit to the new IKEA museum reveals a tension at the heart of the company, between Swedish values of openness and tolerance, and a bid for global domination, argues Tom Cubbin in this Opinion column. More about "IKEA is caught between mythological Swedishness and the challenges of the modern world"
News
NextEV unveils world's fastest electric supercar
Chinese electric car startup NextEV has launched a vehicle it claims is the fastest electric car in the world. More about NextEV unveils world's fastest electric supercar
Design
Sam Jacob's Insulation Scarf is a witty way to warm your neck
This scarf by architect Sam Jacob features the wiggly symbol used to represent insulation on architectural drawings. More about Sam Jacob's Insulation Scarf is a witty way to warm your neck
Products
Benjamin Hubert designs self-gripping strap for Apple Watch
Benjamin Hubert has created an injection-moulded Apple Watch strap, which negates the need for buckles with its self-gripping fastening. More about Benjamin Hubert designs self-gripping strap for Apple Watch
Furniture
Sancal bases quilted Obi sofa on Japanese kimonos
Dezeen promotion: Japanese kimono dresses informed the design of this bed-like sofa by Spanish brand Sancal, which features quilted fabric covers ideal for afternoon napping. More about Sancal bases quilted Obi sofa on Japanese kimonos
Installations
Jony Ive and Marc Newson create room-size interpretation of a Christmas tree
An immersive Christmas tree installation by Apple's Jonathan Ive and industrial designer Marc Newson has been unveiled in London. More about Jony Ive and Marc Newson create room-size interpretation of a Christmas tree
Video
Caesarstone reflects on designer collaborations with Jaime Hayón, Raw Edges and more
Eli Feiglin of Caesarstone reflects on the quartz surface manufacturer's collaborations with designers including Raw Edges and Jaime Hayón in the latest movie Dezeen produced for the brand. More about Caesarstone reflects on designer collaborations with Jaime Hayón, Raw Edges and more
Design
Signage based on circuitry designed for east London tech hub
Studio dn&co's wayfinding for London's Here East campus features symbols borrowed from circuit drawings. More about Signage based on circuitry designed for east London tech hub
Furniture
Jin Kuramoto revives Shaker style for Arflex's Root chair
Japanese designer Jin Kuramoto referenced furniture of the 18th century to create a Shaker-style chair for furniture brand Arflex. More about Jin Kuramoto revives Shaker style for Arflex's Root chair
Design
Abstracted architecture graces new covers for William Gibson's dystopian novels
Inception-esque folded buildings feature on new book covers for the science-fiction novels of William Gibson. More about Abstracted architecture graces new covers for William Gibson's dystopian novels
Furniture
Elena Bompani's Itaca furniture is made for a new generation of nomads
Italian designer Elena Bompani has designed a flexible furniture system for renters and travellers. More about Elena Bompani's Itaca furniture is made for a new generation of nomads
Music video
Julius Horsthuis creates hypnotic fractal visuals for Isometric music video
To create the visuals for Fraction's music video, director Julius Horsthuis used software that generates "unpredictable and infinitely complex shapes". More about Julius Horsthuis creates hypnotic fractal visuals for Isometric music video
This week on Dezeen
This week, 2016's best building was revealed and Patrik Schumacher ruffled feathers
This week on Dezeen, the best architecture of 2016 was lauded at the World Architecture Festival in Berlin, where Zaha Hadid Architects director Patrik Schumacher gave a keynote speech calling for social housing to be scrapped. More about This week, 2016's best building was revealed and Patrik Schumacher ruffled feathers
Furniture
LaSelva's 45 table system has more than 100 different combinations
Spanish-Mexican studio LaSelva's 45 furniture system for Chinese brand Inyard can be customised to create tables of different sizes and finishes. More about LaSelva's 45 table system has more than 100 different combinations
Design
Adidas' latest Futurecraft trainers "achieve an unrivalled level of sustainability"
Adidas has unveiled the latest pair of trainers from its Futurecraft series, featuring uppers made from 100 per cent biodegradable material. More about Adidas' latest Futurecraft trainers "achieve an unrivalled level of sustainability"
Design
Foldable paper cycling helmet wins James Dyson Award
A recyclable, collapsible helmet that could be sold at bike-share stations has been named this year's winner of the James Dyson Award. More about Foldable paper cycling helmet wins James Dyson Award
Architecture
Design Museum's opening exhibition presents reactions to a complex world
The first exhibition to take place in London's new Design Museum explores a spectrum of issues that define our time, with installations by OMA, Hussein Chalayan and Neri Oxman. More about Design Museum's opening exhibition presents reactions to a complex world
Installations
Subversive art is hidden throughout 90s TV soap Melrose Place
Conceptual artworks that were secretly used as props on primetime television series Melrose Place have gone on show at an exhibition in New York. More about Subversive art is hidden throughout 90s TV soap Melrose Place
Technology
Panic attack prevention device Calmingstone launches
This pebble-shaped hand-held device eases anxiety through the use of light and sound. More about Panic attack prevention device Calmingstone launches