News
Fleet of driverless Uber cars takes to the streets
As of today, Uber app users in San Francisco have the option of hailing a self-driving taxi. More about Fleet of driverless Uber cars takes to the streets
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News
Google spins off self-driving car project into separate company Waymo
Google has announced that its self-driving car project will continue life as a separate entity called Waymo. More about Google spins off self-driving car project into separate company Waymo
2016 review
Dezeen's top 10 controversial stories of 2016
The last 12 months have been defined by contentious statements, tragic losses and tumultuous political events. Continuing our review of the year, social media editor Trudie Carter selects the top 10 stories that caused the most controversy in 2016. More about Dezeen's top 10 controversial stories of 2016
Architecture
BIG to rebrand Nordic region
Bjarke Ingels' firm has been appointed to help build a new brand identity for the five countries that make up the Nordic region. More about BIG to rebrand Nordic region
Homeware
3D-printed wine tilt keeps bottle at optimum angle for aeration
3D-printed homeware brand OTHR's latest release is a porcelain wine tilt that holds bottles at a perfect 45-degree angle for aeration. More about 3D-printed wine tilt keeps bottle at optimum angle for aeration
Design
Mid-century modern designer Jens Risom dies aged 100
Danish-American furniture designer Jens Risom – one of the first to introduce Scandinavian design to the US – has died aged 100. More about Mid-century modern designer Jens Risom dies aged 100
2016 review
Dezeen's top 10 visions for the future according to 2016
A lot of people may have felt like the world was coming to an end in 2016, but new technology-driven products and prototypes have also offered a lot to look forward to. For our review of the year, deputy editor Rima Sabina Aouf has selected 10 of the best. More about Dezeen's top 10 visions for the future according to 2016
News
Google abandons plans for self-driving car
Google has reportedly shelved plans for its own autonomous car in favour of partnerships with other vehicle companies. More about Google abandons plans for self-driving car
Design
Competition: win a Travel Shopper bag by QWSTION
Dezeen has teamed up with Swiss backpack company QWSTION to give away five of its Travel Shopper bags, which can be carried like a tote, a handbag or a backpack. More about Competition: win a Travel Shopper bag by QWSTION
Technology
Senticnel tree alarm by Eli-Gutierrez Studio helps stop forest fires spreading
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
Design
Competition: win a wireless home speaker by Moshi
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
Furniture
3D-knitted furniture arrives at IKEA
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
News
Established & Sons under new ownership following death of co-founder Angad Paul
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
Products
Neri Oxman's Lazarus death masks visualise the wearer's last breath
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
Furniture
Bernhardt Design releases last work of mid-century designer Charles Pollock
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
Furniture
Nendo creates bespoke drawing desk for Japanese cartoonist
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
Music video
Dog and duck go on a date in Kakkmaddafakka's Lilac music video
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 on Dezeen
This week, Rem Koolhaas and Peter Eisenman spoke out about Donald Trump
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
Lighting
Nacho Carbonell fills Paris gallery with giant cocooned lamps
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
Design
Competition: win a copy of London Underground designer Edward Johnston's lettering book
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