Dezeen managing editor Olivia Mull picks the quotes that sum up the year in architecture and design, covering untimely deaths, Patrik Schumacher's calls to scrap social housing, and Kanye West's foray into flat-pack furniture. More about Dezeen's top 10 architecture and design quotes of 2016
We've selected 12 perfect gifts for food lovers and cooking enthusiasts in the latest of our series of Christmas gift guides, including a hand-engraved whisky decanter and David Chipperfield-designed crockery. More about Dezeen's Christmas gift guide 2016: foodies
American light artist Leo Villareal and London architects Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands have won a competition to create a series of light installations for bridges on London's River Thames. More about Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands and Leo Villareal win London bridge light contest
UK culture minister Matt Hancock has praised the UK's architects and designers, describing the sector as "vitally important to our future as an outward looking, creative nation". More about Design "enhances our economy and our global reputation" says UK culture minister
The first timepiece from French brand Klokers, featuring an unusual dial design made of three rotating disks, is now available to buy from Dezeen Watch Store. More about Klokers launches watch inspired by mid-century analog computer
Next up in our series of Christmas gift guides, we've picked out 12 presents suited to cycling fanatics, including a helmet that can be flat-packed into a bag, a stylish waterproof backpack and a compass that clips onto handlebars. More about Dezeen's Christmas gift guide 2016: cyclists
Pantone's just-announced colour of the year is a predictor of what will be big in 2017, but some designs in the hue are already here. More about Eight products that come in Pantone colour of the year Greenery
Floating orange platforms across an Italian lake and a disorienting mirror maze are among US editor Dan Howarth's 10 favourite installations from the past 12 months, continuing our review of 2016. More about Dezeen's top 10 installations of 2016
Colour company Pantone has revealed a zesty shade of green as its colour of the year for 2017. More about Pantone names Greenery its 2017 colour of the year
Francesca Gotti has hidden fragrances within seemingly impenetrable concrete-like blocks for Italian perfumer oneofthose. More about Francesca Gotti conceals perfume inside Glebanite blocks
Dezeen has teamed up with electronics and accessories brand Moshi to give away two backpacks, each designed to carry a 13-inch laptop, with extra room for books and folders. More about Competition: win a Helios laptop backpack by Moshi
Pierre Charpin has been named Maison&Objet's Designer of the Year and will showcase his work in a self-designed hub at the fair in January. More about Pierre Charpin named Maison&Objet Designer of the Year
With interest in mid-century furniture showing no signs of slowing, 2016 has seen a boom in design reissues, from the pioneering creations of the Danish modernists to the icons of Le Corbusier. For our review of the year, deputy editor Rima Sabina Aouf has selected 10 of the best. More about Dezeen's top 10 classic furniture designs reissued in 2016
We've selected 12 ideal presents for globetrotters in our latest Christmas gift guide, ranging from a nifty folding suitcase to a map of Moscow's Constructivist architecture. More about Dezeen's Christmas gift guide 2016: world travellers
The lightweight AV72 lounge chair by Arne Vodder is the latest Danish design classic to get a reissue in 2016. More about Arne Vodder's 1972 lounge chair gets a rerelease by Erik Jørgensen
Next up in our series of Christmas gift guides, we've selected 12 perfect presents for anyone with a passion for home decor, including decorative terrazzo objects, knotted cushions and pleated vases. More about Dezeen's Christmas gift guide 2016: interior design lovers
Brexit: UK design firms might still be able to protect their ideas in Europe's new patent system after Brexit, while students could continue to participate in the Erasmus student exchange programme, it has emerged. More about UK designers could still qualify for European patents and Erasmus exchanges after Brexit
Studio Job's set for musician Mika's Stasera Casa TV show includes a Sacré-Cœur cake, a flying heart and a giant disco ball modelled on the earth. More about Studio Job creates surreal backdrop of "precious sculptural objects" for Italian TV show
After much speculation, Apple has acknowledged for the first time that it is investing in autonomous car technology. More about Apple reveals its plans for self-driving cars
At this year's Miami art week, London artist Daniel Lismore has documented his "journey to true self" in an exhibition filled with his most theatrical outfits. More about Daniel Lismore's Theatre of Self presents timeline of avant-garde ensembles