A rainwater collecting tower and a garment that adapts to climate extremes are among the futuristic prototypes developed by Benjamin Hubert's studio Layer for a Milan design week exhibition marking the firm's 10th birthday. More about Layer anniversary exhibition uses traditional craft to present "provocative vision for the future"
Dezeen's design and environment editor Jennifer Hahn has been named Young Arts Journalist of the Year at the Chartered Institute of Journalists' inaugural Young Journalist Awards. More about Dezeen design editor named Young Arts Journalist of the Year
Dezeen Showroom: German brand Dornbracht has released a shower fitting that takes the form of a flat panel recessed seamlessly into ceilings, which has five modes that harness the power of water. More about Serenity Sky shower by Dornbracht
Dezeen Showroom: German building materials brand Parador aimed to emulate the charm of parquet flooring in practical glue-down vinyl with its new collection, Trendtime 10. More about Trendtime 10 flooring by Parador
Betty Joel was one of the UK's most successful designers and furniture makers during the 1920s and 30s. As part of our Art Deco Centenary series, her great-nephew, Clive Stewart-Lockhart, picks his favourite of Joel's designs. More about Nine designs by Britain's forgotten queen of art deco
Dezeen Showroom: multiple spray modes and ambient colour-changing light characterise this range of showers by designer Roberto Palomba for bathroom brand Ideal Standard. More about Solos showering solutions by Roberto Palomba for Ideal Standard
Promotion: on the eve of its centenary, Italian furniture brand Porro has opened a New York flagship store designed to resemble a "grand house" on Madison Avenue. More about Porro opens first dedicated US showroom in New York City
The second edition of the Solar Biennale has opened at Mudac in Lausanne, Switzerland. Exhibits include an artificial sun canopy, orbiting solar panels and a time capsule for plants. More about Solar Biennale explores how the sun can "transform the world and generate new worlds"
Future versions of the Apple Watch could feature a foldable display to rival the functionality of a smartphone, according to a recent patent application by Apple. More about Apple files patent for foldable Apple Watch with two screens
Flooring brand Forbo explains how its linoleum surfacing material uses natural, raw materials to create a versatile finish in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen for the brand. More about Forbo's Furniture Linoleum surfacing material "crafted by nature"
Dezeen Showroom: taking its name from the Italian expression celebrating the pleasures of the everyday, the La Dolce Vita bathroom collection was designed by Roberto Palomba for Ideal Standard to elevate daily rituals. More about La Dolce Vita bathroom collection by Roberto Palomba for Ideal Standard
Our next Art Deco Centenary designer profile spotlights Hildreth Meière, a pioneering muralist who left her indelible mark on buildings including New York's Radio City Music Hall, but whose legacy was eclipsed by her better-known male contemporaries. More about Art deco muralist Hildreth Meière was "forgotten in plain sight"
Designer Steve Jensen has led a team of RCA graduates to create an exhibition showcasing the practitioners in RIBA's 100 Women: Architects in Practice book at the Roca Gallery in London. More about Work of 100 women architects showcased in demountable "mini libraries"
Japanese designer Yuri Suzuki has created a sound installation for a sculpture park in Shanghai, featuring horn-shaped speaking tubes, swings and slides to transform the natural environment into a playful gathering space. More about Yuri Suzuki creates acoustic playground for Shanghai park
Dezeen Showroom: a pendant lamp made from a combination of wool and bioplastic is among ten new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Big Glow lighting by Rakumba among ten new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: acoustic solutions brand Autex Acoustics has published a selection of its sound-dampening products and fittings on Dezeen Showroom. More about Dezeen Showroom lists visually and aurally sound products by Autex Acoustics
Dezeen Showroom: designed to be both striking and practical, the Alu+ shower system by Ideal Standard features strong shapes and a low-sheen finish for a contemporary look. More about Alu+ shower system by Ideal Standard
Promotion: Chinese car brand Omoda has announced artist Olli Hull as the winner of its Designing the Future campaign, for his intricate floral customisation of the Omoda E5 – an all-electric sport-utility-vehicle (SUV). More about Artist Olli Hull wins UK competition to customise Omoda E5 SUV
Furniture designer Ben Willett has shown wooden furniture designed for his own house, which was lost in the catastrophic January wildfires, at a group show in LA. More about Willett exhibits furniture originally designed for family home lost to wildfires
Dezeen Showroom: Australian designer Alexander Lotersztain has collaborated with major airports around the world on a modular public seating design, which is available from furniture brand Derlot. More about Gateway seating by Alexander Lotersztain for Derlot