A single piece of flat, flexible plastic serves as a whole set of measuring spoons in this invention by Polygons Design. More about Flat Polygons tool folds to make four different sizes of measuring spoon
Artist Rolf Sachs has collaborated with Leica to cover the camera brand's M-System model in the same material used on ping-pong bats. More about Rolf Sachs covers Leica camera in ping-pong rubber
Three different shapes rendered in three distinct materials come together in the Elements table, launching at Biennale Interieur this week. More about Wood, marble and steel combine in Elements table by Made in Ratio
Brexit: the UK government's education policy has come under attack from two different design bodies, with claims students are being "actively discouraged" from studying design. More about Brexit and education policy combine to create "talent crisis" in UK design
Lighting brand FontanaArte has been sold to a private finance company, continuing the consolidation of the Italian furniture industry. More about Design brand FontanaArte sold to Italian Creation Group
David Bowie's extensive collection of pieces by the Memphis group is set to be auctioned in London. More about David Bowie's personal collection of Memphis furniture goes up for auction
This grenade-shaped scent diffuser has been designed to alert internet users of data leaks from their smartphones, tablets and computers. More about Smell of Data fragrance alerts internet users to leaks of their private data
Furniture brands are looking for new ways to infiltrate each area of the home and are creating products that cover all the bases. From beautiful stationery to hotel shampoos, we've rounded up five of the most successful examples. More about Five design brands dominating the accessories market
One-minute movie: a Japanese man fascinated by joinery techniques set up a Twitter account filled with hypnotic gifs illustrating how timber joints slot together. More about Tetris-like gifs animate traditional Japanese joinery techniques
Dezeen promotion: the Crea collection by Spanish lighting brand Vibia is made up of pendant, ceiling and wall lights that can be customised by designers to suit different spaces. More about Vibia's customisable Crea lighting collection is made for designers
Barber and Osgerby's creative consultancy Map has collaborated with a London startup to create a minimal new smart doorbell called Ding. More about Ding doorbell brings minimal approach to smart-home design
Timber joints slot together in these Tetris-like gifs – the work of a young Japanese man so obsessed by joinery techniques he set up a Twitter account dedicated to the cause. More about Hypnotic gifs animate traditional Japanese joinery techniques
To coincide with the opening of Agnes Martin's retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, fashion brand COS has created a collection based on the artist's works. More about COS unveils collection inspired by minimalist artist Agnes Martin
South Korean tech giant Samsung has ceased production of its Galaxy Note 7 after reports of the smartphones exploding and catching fire. More about Samsung pulls Galaxy Note 7 phone from production
Dezeen has changed. We've revamped our site to make it as beautiful as the architecture and design projects we write about. More about Welcome to the new-look Dezeen
A Polish-designed chair that was once a common sight in the living rooms of the formerly Soviet Bloc country has been reissued by new brand 366 Concept. More about 366 Concept brings back a forgotten Eastern Bloc mid-century classic
One of Germany's legislative bodies has moved to ban petrol-powered cars in favour of electric vehicles by 2030. More about Germany moves to ban internal combustion engine by 2030
Empty cuboids representing both museum vitrines and coffins are stacked to create this installation outside Mexico City's Museo Tamayo. More about Museum of Immortality forms annual pavilion for Design Week Mexico
British fashion brand Burberry has teamed up with The New Craftsmen to showcase the work of designers and craftspeople in an old Soho warehouse. More about Burberry marries fashion with craft at Makers House
Dezeen promotion: designers and architects including Ross Lovegrove, Kenneth Grange and Snarkitecture have customised Modus' cork Casper stool for a charity auction. More about Designers and architects customise Modus' Casper stool for charity auction