Central Saint Martins graduate Eilish Macintosh showed outfits tied up with knotted lengths of rope at the institution's show during London Fashion Week. More about Autumn Winter 2013 collection by Eilish Macintosh
This virtual library shelf would let New York subway passengers read the first 10 pages of a book on their smartphones before directing them to the nearest library to pick up a hard copy (+ movie). More about The Underground Library by Keri Tan, Max Pilwat and Ferdi Rodriguez
Artists Studio Job created a backdrop of wilting flowers for Viktor & Rolf's Autumn Winter 2013 show at Paris Fashion Week (+ slideshow). More about Viktor & Rolf Autumn Winter 2013 scenography by Studio Job
Milan 2013: Berlin-based designer Werner Aisslinger will unveil brightly coloured chairs and a set of modular furniture for Italian brand Moroso in Milan next month (+ slideshow). More about Bikini Island collection by Werner Aisslinger for Moroso
New York designer Michael Schmidt and architect Francis Bitonti have created a 3D-printed dress for burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese. More about 3D-printed dress for Dita Von Teese by Michael Schmidt and Francis Bitonti
News: a fuel-efficient 3D-printed car is set to hit the road in two years, according to its US-based manufacturer RedEye On Demand. More about Road-ready 3D-printed car on the way
Milan 2013: in this movie by Gwenael Lewis, Canadian lighting company Bocci's creative director Omer Arbel describes how bubbles in the firm's latest chandelier look like an "internal universe" when illuminated. More about 57 Series by Omer Arbel for Bocci
News: Dutch design collective Droog will turn the notion of piracy in China on its head by unveiling its own copies of Chinese objects in a Guangzhou shopping centre next week. More about Droog copies China
The animated animals in this app by illustrator Christoph Niemann react to prodding fingers (+ movie). More about Petting Zoo app by Christoph Niemann
Two-in-one dresses that transform with a single tug were shown as part of London-based fashion designer Hussein Chalayan's Autumn Winter 2013 collection at Paris Fashion Week (+ slideshow). More about Rise by Hussein Chalayan
News: a library dedicated to design has opened in South Korea's capital city, offering access to over 11,000 books chosen by an international team of curators and critics. More about Design library opens in Seoul
Product news: the lids of these pans by New York designer Karim Rashid have large, brightly coloured hooks for handles. More about Hook pans by Karim Rashid for TVS
Dezeen promotion: lighting designer Ulrike Brandi is offering a series of lighting design classes for students and professionals this year in Hamburg, Germany, including guest lecturers from Snøhetta and MVRDV. More about Lighting design classes at the Brandi Institute
British fashion designer Gareth Pugh sent models down the runway in dresses made from strips of bin liners during his Paris Fashion Week show. More about Autumn Winter 2013 collection by Gareth Pugh
Product news: these matchboxes from Danish design brand Hay are decorated only with the red phosphorus ink that's used for striking matches. More about Strike Matchboxes by Shane Schneck and Clara von Zweigbergk for Hay
Milan 2013: items in this furniture range by Paris-based designer Arik Levy have wooden bases inspired by traditional Japanese footwear (+ slideshow). More about Geta furniture range by Arik Levy for Modus
News: a transparent computer that allows users to reach "inside" the screen and manipulate content with their hands was unveiled at the TED conference in Los Angeles last week. More about See-through computer allows users to "grab" digital content
Sports brand Nike has unveiled the first boots for American football players with 3D-printed studs (+ slideshow). More about Nike Vapor Laser Talon 3D printed football boot studs
News: a call for submissions of events and activities for Cape Town's stint as World Design Capital next year was launched during the Design Indaba conference and expo in the city last week. More about Cape Town calls for submissions for its year as World Design Capital 2014
Bulging fabric sausages constrict the outfits in Italian fashion designer Sylvio Giardina's Autumn Winter 2013 collection, shown a few days ago during Paris Fashion Week. More about Autumn Winter 2013 collection by Sylvio Giardina