Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei has designed a light blue flag with a white footprint, to raise awareness about the importance of human rights. More about Ai Weiwei designs footprint flag as a symbol for human rights
Pantone's Living Coral shade can't be a harbinger of positivity, says Michelle Ogundehin, when real coral reefs are being devastated by global warming. More about "Pantone's colour of the year harks of naivety, not optimism"
Canadian studio Batay-Csorba Architects has designed a low-rise apartment building that challenges Toronto's planning policies, which preference single-family homes and fail to address population growth. More about Batay-Csorba envisions Triple Duplex as alternative to traditional housing in Toronto
This video, exclusive to Dezeen, reveals how Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama created the giant female robot that took centre stage at Dior's Pre-Fall 2019 menswear show in Tokyo. More about Making of Hajime Sorayama's giant robot for Dior revealed in exclusive video
Soho House has opened its first Asian outpost in Mumbai, India, featuring pattern-heavy interiors inspired by regional textiles and crafts. More about Soho House Mumbai references traditional Indian textiles
For our review of 2018, deputy editor Tom Ravenscroft looks at the year's biggest trends in architecture and interior design, including action to address gender imbalance, the rise of hyperloop and the move towards off-grid living. More about Dezeen's top 10 architecture and interiors trends of 2018
A 35,000-square-metre eco-village is going to be built in Copenhagen using recycled concrete, wood and glass. More about UN17 Village to be built in Copenhagen with recycled materials
Our pick of the best architecture and design job vacancies on Dezeen Jobs this week include roles with London firm Zaha Hadid Architects and Swiss office Christ & Gantenbein, which was named Architect of the Year in the recent Dezeen Awards. More about This week's top architecture and design jobs include Zaha Hadid Architects and Christ & Gantenbein
British artist Monster Chetwynd lights up London's Tate Britain gallery with giant leopard slugs and their glowing slime trails, in a bid to spark conversation about our unsustainable use of energy. More about Monster Chetwynd illuminates Tate Britain with giant glowing slugs
London-based architecture office EcoLogicStudio harnesses photosynthesis in algae to remove air pollution with this living curtain, designed to rest over building facades. More about Algae curtain by EcoLogicStudio could make buildings more eco-friendly
The Walk Above the Vineyards is a circular ramp designed by architecture studio Keeo4design, which offers an elevated view over the vineyards in the Czech Republic's South Moravian Region. More about Keeo4design builds spiralling viewpoint in a Czech hilltop vineyard
Textured wall surfaces used to display soap, candles and perfumes arch over the interior of this shop in New York City, which Brooklyn studio Tacklebox Architecture designed for Portuguese brand Claus Porto. More about Crinkled tunnel forms Claus Porto's New York boutique by Tacklebox
New York artist and designer Misha Kahn's playful signature style has manifested as a collection of items for use around the pool at the Miami Beach Edition hotel. More about Misha Kahn creates Bellyflop barware and pool accessories for Miami Beach Edition
Network of Architecture has added seven new Alpine chalets in an expansion of the Zallinger resort in northern Italy. More about NOA extends historic Alpine retreat with cluster of cosy wooden chalets
Fizzing bubbles, popped corks and vineyard colours are referenced inside this restaurant and bar in Victoria, which Foolscap Studio overhauled for champagne brand Moët & Chandon. More about Foolscap Studio creates wine-themed interiors for Domaine Chandon bar in Australia's Yarra Valley
We've updated our Pinterest board dedicated to low-cost housing solutions, with new additions including MDRDV's mountainous structure in India and a cuboidal concrete family home in Portugal. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›
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Design Academy Eindhoven graduates Moreno Schweikle and Janne Schimmel create caricatures of office furniture by stretching and modifying standard designs. More about Schimmel and Schweikle distort generic office chairs to create outsized furniture
Six trapezoidal shapes cluster to form a courtyard within this pavilion, which architecture studio Levenbetts has built on the grounds of an arts centre in Upstate New York. More about Angular white Zoid pavilion frames views across New York arts centre
Canadian fashion brand École de Pensée spent 250 hours creating the worn-out textured walls of its new flagship store in Montreal, which looks more like an apartment than a shop. More about École de Pensée opens "apartment-inspired" menswear boutique in Montreal
Spray-on rubber originally developed for oil rigs coats this London house extension by Office S&M, which features both round and rectangular windows. More about Office S&M's "two-faced" Janus House extension is coated with spray-on rubber