The proliferation of AI poses major challenges for the natural world, according to tech-focused artist Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg, whose latest work uses neural networks to replicate birdsong. More about AI "raises all sorts of questions" for animals and the environment says Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg
Mega-projects such as The Line should be avoided in favour of improving urban design within existing cities, Gehl Architects CEO Helle Søholt says in this interview. More about "The era of mega-cities should be over" says Helle Søholt
Biodiversity should be promoted over aesthetics, says designer Sebastian Cox in this interview following the rewilding of a golf course as part of the Birch Selsdon hotel in South Croydon, UK. More about "Britain is one of the most nature-depleted countries on the planet" says Sebastian Cox
Nigerian architect Demas Nwoko calls for the creation of an African school of architecture and criticises Europe's influence on the continent's built environment in this exclusive interview. More about "Nothing has been built yet in Africa" says Venice Golden Lion-winner Demas Nwoko
Designer Udo Kramer aimed to give the sets for the sixth season of Netflix series Black Mirror, which include a 1960s spaceship, a "cinematic feel," he tells Dezeen in this interview. More about Black Mirror's latest season a "mini film festival" says production designer Udo Kramer
Uniqlo is aiming to create "modern classics" that people wear for longer to be more sustainable, says the clothing retailer's UK COO Alessandro Dudech, but questions remain over whether the strategy is working. More about "We need to make sure that products can be passed down to the next generation" says Uniqlo's UK head
Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh says that her restrained and environmentally conscious Serpentine Pavilion reflects current views on architecture in this exclusive interview. More about Serpentine Pavilion "a reflection of the times" says Lina Ghotmeh
European and US furniture brands face much stiffer competition in China from local rivals that have grown rapidly during the coronavirus pandemic, according to Design Shanghai director Zhuo Tan. More about "International brands now have to work much harder in China" says Design Shanghai director
Pritzker Architecture Prize-winner Shigeru Ban explains why he is tired of seeing architects use mass timber and how he wants to design a building that "changes its clothes" in this interview. More about "I always avoid designing something fashionable" says Shigeru Ban
Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson set up the brand's annual craft prize to decode the "chintz" and "pastiche" associations of the discipline, he tells Dezeen in this interview. More about "I sometimes feel like I fell into doing fashion" says Jonathan Anderson
This year's Melbourne Design Week has focused on bringing together diverse perspectives, festival curator Timothy Moore tells Dezeen in this interview. More about Melbourne Design Week celebrates "humor and brashness" of Australian design says Timothy Moore
The simplest of structures, such as tents and huts, can teach architects lessons, British architect Norman Foster said in an exclusive interview at the Venice Architecture Biennale. More about "Architecture without architects" can teach valuable lessons says Norman Foster
Venice Architecture Biennale opens this week. In this exclusive interview, curator Lesley Lokko explains why she placed Africa at the heart of the festival for the first time. More about Africa a "powerful place from which to examine the issues that will dominate the next century" says Venice curator Lesley Lokko
New York's design scene has a breadth and energy that makes NYCxDesign an experience distinct from its European counterparts says the festival's executive director Ilene Shaw ahead of its opening this week. More about "Don't come wearing Milan or European glasses" says NYCxDesign executive director
New manufacturing processes are pushing the boundaries of trainer design, says vice president of footwear design at Nike's Catalyst team in this interview. More about "We're recontextualising what a shoe is" says Nike VP Darryl Matthews
Hampshire-based Pad Studio recently completed a post-occupancy study on an eco-house it completed 13 years ago. In this interview, director Wendy Perring discusses the findings. More about "Architects are so sheltered in terms of their sharing of knowledge" says Wendy Perring
People working in the built environment should prioritise the reuse of existing buildings and aim to increase the sustainability of concrete, said American architect Jeanne Gang. More about "It's important to start reimagining how we reuse buildings" says Jeanne Gang
Maserati CEO Davide Grasso explains how the Italian luxury car brand is seeking to ensure its electric vehicles are just as fun to drive as those with combustion engines in a conversation with Dezeen. More about "If the majority of electric cars are dull, this is an opportunity" says Maserati CEO
On the 30th anniversary of Droog's first show in Milan, founding member Richard Hutten has curated an exhibition celebrating the Dutch design movement and its lasting influence. More about "Droog is the last movement in design" says designer Richard Hutten
Architects must stop waiting for commissions from wealthy clients and prioritise designing for the planet, says RIBA Royal Gold Medal winner Yasmeen Lari in this exclusive interview. More about "We cannot design just to please our clients anymore" says Yasmeen Lari