Most Loved: in the next movie from our exclusive video series, British designer Alexander Taylor discusses the impact his folded metal light for Established & Sons had on his career. More about Alexander Taylor defined his career with Fold light made from a single sheet of metal
Norwegian designer Falke Svatun has created a dining chair with a thin backrest that curves around its sitter like a shell (+ slideshow). More about Falke Svatun designs thin-backed Synnes Chair for Menu
From artisanal boutique to superstores, the trend for minimalist packaging design continues to pick up pace. We've rounded up 12 examples, including name-brand ketchup without the name, a CD packaged in bubble wrap, and a stylish kit for surviving the apocalypse (+ slideshow). More about 12 minimalist packaging designs that do a lot with a little
The bulbous aircraft known as the "Flying Bum" has slowly nose-dived into a field during its second test flight in the English countryside (+ movie). More about World's biggest aircraft "the Flying Bum" crashes on test flight
Korean design studios Cloudandco and 11+ have teamed up to create this pocket-sized wireless speaker that can be mounted onto a fridge (+ slideshow). More about Magnetic Sound2 speaker designed to be easily moved and mounted
London Design Festival 2016: with this year's London Design Festival less than a month away, Dezeen's Alice Morby selects her pick of the best installations and exhibitions that will be taking place across the capital. More about The 10 top installations and exhibitions at London Design Festival 2016
To make medals for Tokyo 2020, Olympic organisers are considering mining Japan's vast repositories of e-waste for millions of discarded smartphones and computers. More about Tokyo Olympics medals could be made of old smartphones
Sports brand Adidas is releasing child-size editions of the popular Yeezy Boost trainers designed by rapper Kanye West (+ slideshow). More about Adidas unveils toddler versions of Kanye West's Yeezy Boost 350
Northmodern 2016: glass-fronted cabinets and pick-and-mix lighting systems feature in Danish brand Ferm Living's Autumn Winter 2016 collection (slideshow). More about Ferm Living unveils collection of minimal furniture and homeware
Venice Architecture Biennale 2016: Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has created a concept kitchen where surfaces are precariously balanced over assorted types of kitchenware (+ slideshow). More about Kengo Kuma designs kitchen built from pots, pans, baskets and utensils
Philippe Starck has become the latest designer to venture into the fragrance industry, adding three eau de toilettes to his extensive catalogue of products. More about Philippe Starck to launch perfume collection
Graduate shows 2016: Royal College of Art graduate Kristian Knobloch has created a system of smartphone touchpoints that help Airbnb hosts give guests extra information about their home (+ movie). More about Kristian Knobloch's Ping system is an interactive house manual for Airbnb guests
Maison&Objet 2016: London designer Ilse Crawford has added to her Billy series of lighting with a floor lamp that rests on a pair of brass feet. More about Ilse Crawford designs brass-footed floor lamp for Kalmar Werkstätten
This miniature shop installed at London's Southbank Centre was designed by How About Studio to resemble the finishes of a public swimming pool (+ slideshow). More about Mobile Shop by How About Studio features white tiles and a small pool ladder
Italian brand Riva 1920's Earth Table features a bent iron base designed by Renzo Piano to symbolise the Twin Towers wreckage (+ slideshow). More about Renzo Piano designs symbolic table for World Trade Center
Rio 2016: if you've been inspired to get active after watching this summer's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, check out our new Pinterest board full of innovative sportswear designs including athletics apparel created from the same material as condoms and trainers made out of recycled ocean plastic.
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British inventor Dominic Wilcox has designed a contemporary art exhibition for our canine counterparts, featuring a dog bowl-shaped ball pool and an open car window simulator (+ movie). More about Dominic Wilcox designs contemporary art exhibition for dogs
Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola's first collaboration with Danish metalware brand Georg Jensen includes upside-down jugs and a set of tilted vases (+ slideshow). More about Patricia Urquiola designs "warm and masculine" collection for Georg Jensen
Fashion brand Milly's logo freezes, grows flowers and is applied like body paint in this campaign by New York design studio Sagmeister & Walsh (+ movie). More about Flashing models appear in Sagmeister & Walsh's rebrand campaign for fashion label Milly
Taxi app Uber will trial a fleet of autonomous Volvos on the roads of Pittsburgh later this month, the latest development in the race towards driverless cars (+ slideshow). More about Uber's self-driving taxis to arrive in the US this month