Brexit: Dezeen is calling on architecture and design firms in the UK to help us prepare our submission to the forthcoming parliamentary inquiry into the impact of Brexit. More about Architects and designers: tell us how Brexit will affect your businesses
German designer Pia Maria Raeder has combined thousands of beech rods to create spiny furniture that resembles sea anemones. More about Beech rods turned into spiky furniture by Pia Maria Raeder
Following the news that David Bowie's secret collection of Memphis furniture is going up for sale next month, Adam Trunoske from auction house Sotheby's shares five of the most iconic pieces from the musician's personal stash. More about Five of the most iconic pieces in David Bowie's private Memphis collection
Dezeen promotion: Note Design Studio has created a full-sized armchair and sofa version of Sancal's Tonella lounge chair using a ball of clay to form the shape. More about Note Design Studio uses clay to sculpt new shapes for Sancal's Tonella chair
Virgin America has teamed up with creative agency Eleven to create a pair of leather high-top sneakers complete with a seat buckle, Wi-Fi and video screen. More about Virgin airlines designs trainers based on its first-class cabins
Austrian bicycle design studio Vello claims to have created the first bike to combine electric, self-charging and folding features. More about Vello launches first self-charging folding electric bicycle
Danish design company Architectmade has combined elements from two previous Poul Kjaerholm pieces for its sculptural PK-Marble bowl. More about Architectmade combines former designs for new Poul Kjærholm piece
Oslo design studio StokkeAustad has created a modular furniture system for Norwegian brand Elementa that can be easily expanded for changing workspaces. More about Elementa's UN Divided furniture adapts to changing office spaces
Hans J Wegner's Wing and Oculus armchairs have been updated with black frames by Danish brand Carl Hansen & Søn. More about Carl Hansen & Søn adds black frame to Hans J Wegner lounge chairs
Director Jonathan Chong used a combination of projection mapping, 3D printing, stop-motion and animation to create the video for Dan Sultan's Magnetic track. More about Jonathan Chong animates 3D-printed head for Dan Sultan's music video
Martino Gamper and Actant Visuelle has curated an exhibition of unattributed ceramic pieces that questions the importance of identity in the design industry. More about No Ordinary Love project asks buyers to pay more if they want to know who made a piece
Following this year's Design Week Mexico, Dezeen's US editor Dan Howarth has picked five designers and studios from the country who he is tipping for international success. More about Five emerging Mexican designers and studios to watch
Dezeen promotion: this year's Dutch Design Week will focus on makers and the creative process, and will include exhibitions, lectures, prize ceremonies, networking events and debates. More about Dutch Design Week reveals 2016 programme
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have created models exploring better ways for nature and cities to interact, which they are showing in an exhibition at the Zaha Hadid-designed Vitra Fire Station. More about Bouroullec brothers explore urban development in utopian diorama series
BMW's latest concept motorbike claims to make accidents "a thing of the past". More about BMW unveils super-safe motorcycle that can't fall over
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