San Francisco startup Fellow has designed a connected kettle that lets users precisely and remotely control its temperature for optimum coffee brewing. More about Fellow designs app-controlled kettle for precise coffee brewing
This daybed by Korean designer Hyung Suk Cho blends elements from traditional Korean furniture with the needs of modern houses. More about Hyung Suk Cho bases minimal daybed on traditional Korean design and paintings
Chinese design brand Defront has created a tea service that it hopes will make traditional drinking ceremonies popular with the country's younger generation. More about Defront's Hei tea set is designed to revive China's tea ceremony tradition
From self-driving grocery-delivering drones to Segway's hoverboard-butler hybrid, robots and their evolving uses within architecture, design and beyond are the focus of our latest Pinterest board. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›
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The animated, sketchy visuals accompanying Ber's latest track were intended by artist Gabriel Böhmer to represent the unusual thoughts and images triggered by sleep deprivation. More about Gabriel Böhmer creates a collage of sleep deprivation for Ber's Rain music video
Herzog & de Meuron won planning permission to completely overhaul Chelsea FC's London stadium this week, while a hotel designed by Oscar Niemeyer reopened in Rio after being closed for 20 years. More about This week, a Niemeyer hotel reopened its doors and Herzog & de Meuron got a win at Chelsea
Dutch clothing brand Byborre has collaborated with the Dominican Order of Preachers to create an updated unisex version of the friar's habit. More about Byborre updates traditional friar's habit for a new generation
A beta version of a virtual-reality programme that gives designers the option to draw and manipulate 3D objects has launched. More about Gravity Sketch VR software for creative professionals launches beta-testing platform
Dezeen promotion: an alternative world map thought to be the most accurate 2D projection ever made has taken the top prize at the Japan Institute of Design Promotion's Good Design Awards. More about Accurate world map scoops grand prize at Good Design Awards 2016
These responsive garments by Yves Béhar's studio Fuseproject feature "electric muscles" that assist elderly wearers to walk, stand up and climb stairs. More about Yves Béhar's Aura Power Clothing helps the elderly with mobility
A scooter that doubles as a trolley bag, an intuitive robot companion and a garden room dedicated to conversation are among the six projects commissioned by London's Design Museum to tackle the challenges of ageing populations. More about Design Museum showcases six projects that aim to make life better for older people
This scooter with an trolley-like storage compartment was designed by London studio PriestmanGoode to make it easier for people with limited mobility to get around. More about PriestmanGoode's Scooter For Life encourages older people to stay active for longer
Today we launch a new collaboration with Swedish flooring company Bolon. In the first movie in our Bolon at Heart series, Annica and Marie Eklund explain how they transformed their grandfather's rug company into a glamorous design brand. More about Bolon at Heart: Annica and Marie Eklund transform Swedish flooring company into global design brand
Honda has revealed a prototype for a motorcycle that can move without being controlled by the rider, and that won't fall over. More about Honda unveils self-balancing motorcycle that can drive itself
Dezeen promotion: during this year's IMM Cologne, Czech furniture brand TON will present a range of furniture by Florence-based Eggs Designs Studio that is based on the forms of trees. More about Eggs Designs Studio unveils steam-bent wood furniture collection for TON
Yves Béhar's Fuseproject studio has designed an "emotionally intelligent robotic companion", which is intended to help the ageing population connect with technology and continue learning in later life. More about ElliQ robot by Yves Béhar helps older adults stay connected to the world
Volkswagen has revealed a futuristic-looking, driverless version of its iconic VW Microbus – the vehicle most often associated with the 1960s hippie movement. More about Volkswagen unveils self-driving electric version of its 1960s VW Microbus
British designer Tom Dixon has taken the trend for design-led accessories to the next level – by launching a range of products that even includes washing-up liquid. More about Tom Dixon extends accessories range to include washing-up liquid
Two prototype models of a gaming laptop with three screens have been stolen from the CES tech show in Las Vegas. More about Pioneering three-screened laptops by Razer stolen from CES
Mexican designer Gerardo Osio worked with six Japanese craft workshops to create this range of mobile homeware, designed to give nomads a "sense of belonging". More about Gerardo Osio designs range of mobile objects to suit a nomadic lifestyle