News
Uber acquires electric bike-sharing service Jump
Uber has acquired electric bike-sharing service Jump, in a bid to further expand the modes of transportation available to its users. More about Uber acquires electric bike-sharing service Jump
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Design
Kurt Cobain, David Bowie and John Lennon's handwriting feature in new typeface series
French graphic designers Julien Sens and Nicolas Damiens have transformed the handwriting of musicians David Bowie, John Lennon, Kurt Cobain, Leonard Cohen and Serge Gainsbourg into free-to-use typefaces. More about Kurt Cobain, David Bowie and John Lennon's handwriting feature in new typeface series
Comments
"This is a challenging building, but living in it could be life-altering"
In this week's comments update, readers question whether a seaside home in Chile designed by Pezo von Ellrichshausen is actually finished, although some don't mind if it isn't. More about "This is a challenging building, but living in it could be life-altering"
Architecture
Caribbean holiday home by Rick Joy allows coastal breezes to pass through
Concrete forms and outdoor passageways define this waterfront dwelling in the Turks and Caicos islands, which was designed by US studio Rick Joy Architects to embrace the natural landscape. More about Caribbean holiday home by Rick Joy allows coastal breezes to pass through
News
Apple now operating on 100 per cent renewable energy
Renewable energy is now used to power all of Apple's retail stores, offices and data centres in 43 countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, China and India. More about Apple now operating on 100 per cent renewable energy
Architecture
Prefabricated cabin can be transported to remote locations by lorry
This £39,000 prefabricated cabin by artist Bobby Niven and architect Iain MacLeod is designed to be easily transported on the back of a lorry. More about Prefabricated cabin can be transported to remote locations by lorry
Design
IKEA launches its first range of speakers
IKEA has made its first venture into audio products with a collection of Bluetooth-enabled speakers named Eneby. More about IKEA launches its first range of speakers
Architecture
Junya Ishigami's architectural models feature in Fondation Cartier exhibition
Twenty architectural models by Japanese architect Junya Ishigami have gone on show at Fondation Cartier in Paris. In a Dezeen exclusive, exhibition curator Isabelle Gaudefroy reveals her five highlights from the show. More about Junya Ishigami's architectural models feature in Fondation Cartier exhibition
Dezeen Awards
Early entry discount for Dezeen Awards ends very soon
The early entry period for Dezeen’s first ever awards programme ends tomorrow, 11 April at midnight UK time. More about Early entry discount for Dezeen Awards ends very soon
Interiors
Reform hacks IKEA cabinets to create gold-hued kitchen for designer Stine Goya
Danish brand Reform has updated standard IKEA cabinetry with brass doors to create this golden-toned kitchen at the headquarters of Copenhagen-based fashion designer Stine Goya. More about Reform hacks IKEA cabinets to create gold-hued kitchen for designer Stine Goya
Design
Magnetic plug builds on Apple's discontinued MagSafe design
A company in the US has invented a magnetic break-away plug based on the design of Apple's discontinued MagSafe power connectors. More about Magnetic plug builds on Apple's discontinued MagSafe design
Architecture
Gabled tombs sit within serene courtyards at Italian cemetery
Mirco Simonato Architetto has added white-walled courtyards and simple gabled tombs to a cemetery in Megliadino San Vitale, northern Italy. More about Gabled tombs sit within serene courtyards at Italian cemetery
Architecture
Triangular house by Skylab provides sweeping Rocky Mountain views
Portland studio Skylab Architecture designed the triangular floor plan of this Colorado retreat to allow optimum views of the region's mountainous landscape. More about Triangular house by Skylab provides sweeping Rocky Mountain views
News
Selldorf Architects unveils major renovation and expansion plans for New York's Frick museum
Selldorf Architects has revealed plans for a renovation and expansion of the Frick Collection museum in New York City. More about Selldorf Architects unveils major renovation and expansion plans for New York's Frick museum
News
Levi's sues Kenzo for trade mark infringement over use of red pocket tab
Levi's has accused French fashion brand Kenzo of copying the famous red tabs of its jeans. More about Levi's sues Kenzo for trade mark infringement over use of red pocket tab
Dezeen Awards
Es Devlin and Asif Khan join Dezeen Awards judging panel
Stephen Burks, Es Devlin, Asif Khan and Morag Myerscough have joined the panel of judges for the inaugural Dezeen Awards, which is accepting entries until 30 June 2018. More about Es Devlin and Asif Khan join Dezeen Awards judging panel
Design
Range Rover Velar named World Car Design of the Year
Land Rover's Range Rover Velar has been named "the most beautiful car on the planet" at the 2018 World Car Awards. More about Range Rover Velar named World Car Design of the Year
Opinion
"There is a desire among black people to make the world over"
The powerful imagery of afrofuturism suggests what could be possible if the ambitions of black architects and designers are realised, says Ekow Eshun. More about "There is a desire among black people to make the world over"
Architecture
Fiedler Marciano creates artist studios in a forest clearing in Connecticut
American studio Fiedler Marciano Architecture took cues from vernacular architecture in New England while designing a pair of small, sculptural buildings for an artists' nature retreat. More about Fiedler Marciano creates artist studios in a forest clearing in Connecticut
Technology
MIT's AlterEgo device "silently converses" with the voices in your head
Researchers at MIT Media Lab have developed a wearable gadget that transcribes and responds to conversations users have with themselves in their heads. More about MIT's AlterEgo device "silently converses" with the voices in your head