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"
In this week's comments update, readers ridicule Herzog & de Meuron's renderings of two "horizontal skyscrapers" on stilts by the Moscow River. More about "How nice, buildings that don't cast shadows!"
Dezeen promotion: a range of environmentally friendly finishes will be displayed at the Finiture Green exhibition during this year's Milan design week. More about Finiture Green exhibition to showcase sustainable paint made from plants at Milan design week
American firm Lake Flato used tough materials like weathering steel to create an off-grid educational facility for Big Bend National Park, known for its dinosaur skeletons. More about Dinosaur fossil park in Texas gains rust-coloured visitor centre by Lake Flato
Japanese studio Nendo has created a series of four unconventionally shaped hourglasses, carved from blocks of transparent acrylic. More about Nendo attempts to "design time" with set of unconventional hourglasses
B&B Italia has named Armin Broger, a fashion brand manager who has worked for Levi's and Tommy Hilfiger, as its new CEO. More about B&B Italia appoints Armin Broger as new CEO
Dezeen promotion: celebrity chef Alessandro Borghese has opened a new restaurant in Milan, featuring an interior that pairs Neolith Sintered Stone with shades of gold and green. More about Alessandro Borghese's Milan restaurant designed to evoke a 1930s cruise ship
New photographs by Yueqi Jazzy Li capture the interplay of natural light on the raw concrete walls in this sculpture museum by Jiakun Architects in Chengdu, China. More about Yueqi Jazzy Li captures "sublime quality" of Luyeyuan Buddhist Sculpture Museum in new photos
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
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
Bent metal, embossed glass and carved wood all feature in this lighting collection from New York design studio Allied Maker. More about Allied Maker exploits circular and triangular geometries for new lighting collection
Apple has requested the addition of 13 inclusive emojis, including prosthetic limbs, guide dogs and a hearing aid, to better represent people with disabilities. More about Apple proposes new emojis to represent people with disabilities
Acne Studios' recently opened "pale acid yellow" store in West Hollywood features a sculpture by artist Daniel Silver that doubles as a fitting room. More about Acne Studios creates very yellow interior for West Hollywood store
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
Dezeen promotion: a warehouse-turned-hotel in Singapore and a Maldivian guest suite perched above the ocean are among the winners of this year's Awards for Hospitality Experience and Design Asias. More about Winners announced for AHEAD Asia 2018 hospitality awards
New Chinese car company Lynk & Co has added an SUV to its range of vehicles targeting the sharing economy. More about Lynk & Co launches "ultra-connected" SUV
Apple has launched a colourful new collection of straps for its smartwatches, including stripy and spotty designs. More about Apple Watch straps launch in new coloured and patterned designs
Brazilian firm Estúdio BRA Arquitetura has designed a compact house for a long and narrow parcel of land, incorporating front and rear courtyards, and a rooftop deck. More about Estúdio BRA creates slender urban home for young couple in São Paulo
Our pick of the best architecture and design roles available via Dezeen Jobs this week includes positions with Adjaye Associates, Aesop and KPF. More about Top architecture and design jobs this week include roles at Adjaye Associates and Aesop
3D-printed chairs designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, Ross Lovegrove and Daniel Widrig make up the first collection of new Spanish brand Nagami Design. More about Nagami's first collection features 3D-printed chairs by Zaha Hadid Architects