Dezeen promotion: an elevated vegetable garden, a brass frame with sliding shelves and a wooden cube that folds open feature in these proposals for kitchens, presented by home appliance brand KitchenAid during London Design Festival. More about Eight architects and designers imagine the kitchens of the future
British designer Benjamin Hubert has teamed up with entrepreneur Asad Hamir to launch a new electronic accessories brand called Nolii, which they hope will rid us of "chaotic cords and broken cables". More about Benjamin Hubert aims to disrupt the tech market with new brand Nolii
A protégé of Dieter Rams, Dietrich Lubs was responsible for some of Braun's most influential products. As Dezeen and Braun launch a limited-edition collaborative watch, he speaks exclusively about his minimalist approach and explains why he was happy for Apple to repurpose his designs. More about Braun philosophy is about "reducing the bling-bling" says designer Dietrich Lubs
A team led by Fernando Romero's Mexican studio FR-EE has won a competition to design a Hyperloop high-speed transport line, which will link urban areas from Mexico City to Guadalajara. More about FR-EE plans Hyperloop corridor to create Mexican "megalopolis"
A beach volleyball court will be installed at the foot of the Eiffel Tower as part of the masterplan developed for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games by architects Populous and engineers Egis. More about Populous and Egis unveil masterplan for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
For this year's London Design Festival, artist Camille Walala has erected a brightly coloured, inflatable castle behind Liverpool Street Station to help city workers de-stress. More about Camille Walala installs inflatable castle decorated with trademark patterns in London
British designer Tom Dixon is relocating his studio, showroom and cafe from west London to the city's King's Cross district, as the UK capital's creative scene continues to become concentrated in the east. More about Tom Dixon to move entire operation to London's King's Cross
Dezeen promotion: Japanese bathroom brand Toto is hosting an exhibition in London, exploring how European study has affected the work of 20 Japanese architects and architecture students. More about Toto presents the work of Japanese architects and students
Thirty years after finding fame with her iconic garments printed with large slogans, fashion designer Katharine Hamnett has released a collection of political T-shirts urging the UK government to "Cancel Brexit". More about Katharine Hamnett designs T-shirts urging the UK to "Cancel Brexit"
Ten students from Finland's Lahti University of Applied Sciences have designed a collection of essential furniture items for those affected by natural disasters and the ongoing refugee crisis. More about Lahti University students design furniture for victims of displacement
Architect Vaughn McQuarrie has completed a house on New Zealand's Waiheke Island that features fully glazed gable ends, and a helical staircase connecting an open-plan ground floor with mezzanines above. More about Huge glazed gable frames sea view at Vaughn McQuarrie's Anzac Bay House
German design brand Pulpo will open a pop-up shop selling a collection of small design accessories during this week's London Design Festival. More about Pulpo debuts tableware collection at London Design Festival pop-up
A smoked-oak staircase suspended from steel poles joins a flight of tapered terrazzo steps in this Copenhagen apartment, which has been overhauled by local practice Jac Studios. More about Smoked oak and terrazzo steps feature in renovated Copenhagen apartment
Colombian designer David Del Valle and studio Tu Taller Design have created a mortar and pestle using shapes taken from an ancient local relic, which fit together seamlessly. More about David Del Valle's mortar and pestle combine to resemble ancient Colombian artefact
Reclaimed slate tiles applied like shingles to the exterior of this single-room cabin in Wales' Snowdonia region contrast with an interior made entirely from light birch plywood. More about Slate-covered writer's retreat by TRIAS sits in a Welsh valley
South Korean company Dot has developed a smartwatch that only displays information in braille, and is calling it a world first. More about Smartwatch for the visually impaired displays information in braille
With Paris Design Week coming to a close, we've updated our Pinterest board with more of the city's eye-catching architecture and design, including IM Pei's Grand Louvre, which recently received an AIA award and Pigalle's vibrant basketball court. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›
More about Tour Paris with our dedicated Pinterest board
Canadian firm Alain Carle Architecte has built a sustainable house in the mountains of Quebec as a retreat from modern conveniences. More about Expansive deck divides levels of Canadian cliffside house by Alain Carle
Studiomama has designed an oak trestle for furniture company Another Brand, which can be rotated to make a dining table, a console or a coffee table. More about Studiomama designs versatile wooden trestle that supports colourful tabletops
American firm BFDO Architects has included a series of niches and pathways for shy cats to escape guests in its design for this Brooklyn home interior. More about BFDO Architects creates hiding places for cats in Brooklyn row house