Design
BMW electrifies the classic MINI
BMW has unveiled a one-off, all-electric version of the classic MINI car, to promote its switch to zero-emissions production vehicles next year. More about BMW electrifies the classic MINI
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Interview
Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs film sets influenced by metabolist architecture
The "hellish and beautiful" architecture of Wes Anderson's new film Isle of Dogs takes its cues from the work of Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, says production designer Paul Harrod. More about Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs film sets influenced by metabolist architecture
Architecture
Conran and Partners unveils residential conversion of Richard Seifert's Centre Point
Richard Seifert's celebrated Centre Point tower in London has been restored and converted into apartments by architecture firm Conran and Partners. More about Conran and Partners unveils residential conversion of Richard Seifert's Centre Point
News
Slow furniture production "not affordable anymore" says Sebastian Wrong
Furniture brands need to be ready to sell designs immediately after revealing them if they want stay afloat in today's market, according to Sebastian Wrong, design director of Established & Sons. More about Slow furniture production "not affordable anymore" says Sebastian Wrong
Opinion
"Once you understand the blockchain, you wonder why no one thought of it before"
The blockchain may not be pretty, but it is a design classic, says Paul Coletti. More about "Once you understand the blockchain, you wonder why no one thought of it before"
Technology
MIT reveals soft robotic fish for documenting marine life
MIT scientists have unveiled a nimble robotic fish containing a camera, which can swim alongside real fish to capture close-up footage. More about MIT reveals soft robotic fish for documenting marine life
Architecture
Julius Taminiau creates compact living spaces inside Japanese-inspired houseboat
Architect Julius Taminiau borrowed principles from traditional Japanese tatami rooms to create a well-proportioned layout featuring space-saving built-in furniture at his floating home in Amsterdam. More about Julius Taminiau creates compact living spaces inside Japanese-inspired houseboat
Interview
Forensic Architecture investigates alleged links between refugee charities and people smugglers
Researchers at Forensic Architecture are investigating allegations that human rights organisations colluded with human traffickers to smuggle refugees across the Mediterranean, in the latest real-world intervention by the team. More about Forensic Architecture investigates alleged links between refugee charities and people smugglers
Events
Gufram's latest furniture collection takes its cues from the disco era
Italian brand Gufram will present a collection of discotheque-inspired carpets and furniture during this year's Milan design week. More about Gufram's latest furniture collection takes its cues from the disco era
News
New material made from desert sand could offer low-carbon alternative to concrete
A team of scientists in the UK have developed a biodegradable construction material made from desert sand – a resource that has until now been useless for construction. More about New material made from desert sand could offer low-carbon alternative to concrete
Design
Loewe and Anthea Hamilton design costumes for Tate Britain installation
Anthea Hamilton and Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson looked to the different varieties of squash and pumpkins when designing the costumes for an immersive installation at London's Tate Britain. More about Loewe and Anthea Hamilton design costumes for Tate Britain installation
Interiors
Philippe Starck restores time-worn interiors of the Quadri restaurant in Venice
French designer Philippe Starck has worked alongside Venetian artisans to restore this 18th-century restaurant, refreshing its upholstered walls, chandeliers and decadent furnishings. More about Philippe Starck restores time-worn interiors of the Quadri restaurant in Venice
News
Former car factory to be transformed into Pompidou Centre Brussels
Brussels' €125 million (£109 million) Centre Pompidou is to be designed by noAarchitecten, EM2N and Sergison Bates architects. More about Former car factory to be transformed into Pompidou Centre Brussels
News
Forensic Architecture to create 3D video of Grenfell Tower fire
Independent spatial research group Forensic Architecture is seeking footage of the fatal fire at Grenfell Tower to create a 3D video to help understand how the disaster unfolded. More about Forensic Architecture to create 3D video of Grenfell Tower fire
Technology
IKEA assembly made easier through augmented-reality app
Toronto designer Adam Pickard has turned paper IKEA manuals into an augmented reality app that shows users life-size instructions on how to build their furniture. More about IKEA assembly made easier through augmented-reality app
Design
Es Devlin creates blue-hued set for Girls & Boys play starring Carey Mulligan
Designer Es Devlin created an all-blue stage set for the Girls & Boys play at London's Royal Court Theatre, which charts the dissolution of a woman's marriage through different video projections. More about Es Devlin creates blue-hued set for Girls & Boys play starring Carey Mulligan
Design
Brazil's World Cup 2018 kit brings back colours worn by 1970 champions
Nike has colour-matched Brazil's new World Cup football strip with the kits worn by the team that won the tournament back in 1970. More about Brazil's World Cup 2018 kit brings back colours worn by 1970 champions
Technology
PriestmanGoode unveils concept for city-wide drone delivery system
Industrial design studio PriestmanGoode has unveiled its vision for a fleet of urban delivery drones, which will feature in Dezeen's forthcoming documentary film Elevation. More about PriestmanGoode unveils concept for city-wide drone delivery system
Architecture
Eight buildings proposed for BIG's EuropaCity development near Paris
Here's a look at eight of the buildings that will make up the BIG-masterplanned EuropaCity district, set to be built on the outskirts of Paris. More about Eight buildings proposed for BIG's EuropaCity development near Paris
Design
IKEA research lab Space10 develops burgers and hot dogs of the future
A burger containing mealworms and a hot dog made from dried carrots and algae are among the latest futuristic foods developed by Space10, the research and innovation lab led by IKEA. More about IKEA research lab Space10 develops burgers and hot dogs of the future