Kingston University graduate Poppy Booth has created a pair of tongue-in-cheek objects that comment on the "ridiculousness" of consumer habits. More about Poppy Booth creates megaphone for introverts and soapbox for nihilists
The design studio behind the Fitbit has revealed its latest wearable product – a device that aims to prevent rape by increasing users' awareness around consent. More about Buzz wearable by New Deal Design aims to stop sexual assault
Dezeen promotion: Nexsys is a range of minimal shower surfaces by bathroom brand Kaldewei, which come complete with integrated drainage channels. More about Kaldewei launches shower surfaces that sit level with your floor
Royal College of Art graduate Marcus Kung has designed a drone that can fly without propellers, with the aim of reducing injuries. More about RCA graduate Marcus Kung designs propellerless drone
Digital design store and gallery Adorno has launched a collection of products created by emerging designers based in Beirut, Lebanon. More about Adorno's emerging Lebanese designers collection shows country's "no-rule" culture
In the latest Dezeen competition, we have teamed up with bag brand QWSTION to offer two readers the chance to win either a Small Pack or a Small Tote. More about Competition: win a bag from QWSTION's latest release
Researchers from China's Academy of Sciences claim to have developed a stealth laser weapon capable of burning targets nearly a kilometre away. More about China claims to have developed long-range laser gun that can burn flesh
Beeline has designed a stripped back navigation device for motorcyclists, which replaces visually complicated maps with a single arrow to direct bikers. More about Beeline's minimal navigation device directs motorcyclists with single arrow
Royal College of Art graduate Yu Li has designed a portable kitchen that is aimed at millennials with limited space in their homes. More about Yu Li creates portable cooking set for kitchenless millennials
Royal College of Art graduate Jiabao Zhang has taken the average dimensions of 50 cups, bottles, pens, light shades and reading glasses to create five standard items. More about Jiabao Zhang creates "normal" everyday objects
Engineers from MIT have developed a streamlined prosthetic foot that lets wearers walk with a fluid motion, and can be manufactured at a low cost. More about MIT engineers create low-cost prosthetic foot that approximates natural gait
Central Saint Martins graduate Ying Wang has recreated a traditional tea ceremony ritual that uses milk and vinegar to produce an alternative to single-use plastic. More about Ying Wang's tea ceremony installation makes bioplastic using milk and vinegar
This blanket by Thinx is designed to soak up blood, so that women on their period can have sex without ruining the bed sheets. More about Thinx launches "taboo-smashing" Period Sex Blanket
Royal College of Art graduate Will Fazackerley has created a range of experimental tableware designed to "spark delight and satisfy your search for edible pleasure". More about Royal College of Art graduate creates tableware to encourage "edible pleasure"
Japanese brand Nendo has designed three unusual variations of the traditional cuckoo clock, including one that doubles up as a bookend, and one that naturally rests on its roof. More about Nendo reinterprets cuckoo clock with three unconventional designs
Sinae Kim, a graduate from Central Saint Martins in London, has created a collection of decorative ceramics using urine as the glaze. More about Central Saint Martins graduate creates decorative vessels glazed with human urine
Supporters can use their smartphones to interact with Adidas' Telstar Mechta, which is the official match ball that will be used in the knockout stages of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. More about Adidas reveals interactive match ball for knockout stages of World Cup
Toymaker The Crafty Robot has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its latest design — a DIY robot that can follow you around the house and bring you drinks. More about Smartibot kit turns any household object into an AI-enhanced robot
UK studio Seymourpowell has designed a concept for a cosmetics service that would curate the perfect products based on artificial intelligence and user data. More about Seymourpowell's concept uses AI to decide your skincare routine
Dezeen promotion: German brand Grohe has launched its latest collection of ceramic bathroom products, featuring minimalist and "urban-inspired" shapes. More about Grohe releases Cube collection of ceramic bathroom products