Hermann Zapf was one of the most influential typographers of the early digital age. Following his death earlier this month, Rob Alderson, former editor-in-chief of It's Nice That, explains how the German designer paved the way for the emoji and helped change visual communication. More about Beyond Dingbats: the typographic legacy of Hermann Zapf
Design Miami/Basel 2015: Belgian artists Job Smeets and Nynke Tynagel of Studio Job have symbolised their romantic break-up as a head-on collision between two steam trains (+ slideshow). More about Studio Job sculpts "autobiographical" Train Crash Table
UK menswear designer Tom Cridland has launched a unisex sweater that comes with a 30-year guarantee, to promote sustainable fashion. More about Tom Cridland proposes alternative to throwaway fashion with The 30 Year Sweatshirt
Architect David Adjaye has spoken about the "ethical pride" that drives his studio and explained his approach to designing buildings and furniture in a conversation with Dezeen editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs (+ transcript + slideshow). More about "There has to be a social agenda" to my architecture, says David Adjaye
Architect Matt Gibson drew inspiration from mid-century Modernist architecture in Brazil for the design of this concrete and stone house in a Melbourne suburb (+ slideshow). More about Matt Gibson references Brazilian Modernism for concrete and stone house in Melbourne
Charles Correa, described as "India's greatest architect", has died following a short illness. More about Indian architect Charles Correa dies aged 84
Swiss studio E2A infilled the facade of an old Zurich warehouse to create this rehearsal space for the city's opera house, before tacking a 60-metre-high apartment block onto one side (+ slideshow). More about Zurich building by E2A incorporates the facade of a century-old warehouse
NeoCon 2015: Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola has added colourful geometric patterns to sheets of architectural glass for Chicago company Skyline Design (+ slideshow). More about Patricia Urquiola adds grid-based patterns to architectural glass
The mountain landscape of Washington's Methow Valley is the setting for this family retreat, conceived by architect Tom Kundig as four structures arranged "like a little campground" around a big rock (+ slideshow). More about Tom Kundig's Studhorse is a rural retreat for both snowy winters and scorching summers
Design Miami/Basel 2015: the winners of this year's Designers of the Future Award have unveiled objects and installations including a set of tools for exploring a fictional crystal planet at Design Miami/Basel (+ slideshow). More about Designers of the Future reveal interactive jellyfish and tools for space exploration
Lights projected through perforated boxes illuminated a space designed by Cullen Projects to host fashion shows during London Collections: Men (+ slideshow). More about Cullen Projects builds glowing perforated boxes for London menswear shows
After the Walkie Talkie, here is a trio of Trimphones: New York-based architect Daniel Libeskind has unveiled designs for three towers to be built near the new AS Roma football stadium, with the tallest reaching 220 metres in height (+ slideshow). More about Daniel Libeskind plans three angular skyscrapers for Rome
Comments update: readers have been discussing the use of irregularly stacked boxes in architectural projects this week, responding to the first images of Ole Scheeren's Vancouver skyscraper design and BIG's proposal for the Two World Trade Center site in New York. Read more on these and the other most commented stories on Dezeen. More about "A new typology in vertical living?"
Interview: maverick graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister explains why he thinks that record cover designs will always be superior to film posters in this exclusive interview (+ transcript + slideshow). More about "The Star Wars poster is ultimately a piece of shit" says Stefan Sagmeister
Foster + Partners has added a glass-fronted winery framed by tree-shaped columns to the historic Château Margaux wine estate outside Bordeaux (+ slideshow). More about Foster + Partners adds a new winery to the Château Margaux estate
These two pavilions that have been constructed on New York's Governors Island aim to be more than just eye-catching temporary structures – at the end of the summer they will be recycled to make chandeliers, sun canopies and oyster beds (+ slideshow). More about Governors Island pavilions will be recycled to create shade for people and homes for oysters
M-Arquitectos has upgraded a popular thermal bathing attraction on Portugal's São Miguel Island with a new timber-clad visitors' centre and a pair of stone-lined pools (+ slideshow). More about M-Arquitectos renovates and extends thermal baths on a volcanic Portuguese island
Business news: Investindustrial, the Italian investment firm that last year bought a controlling stake in lighting brand Flos, has acquired a majority share of furniture company B&B Italia. More about Investindustrial adds B&B Italia to its growing portfolio of design brands
A network of columns and arches frame this toy shop and cafe inside a retail development in Beijing, referencing the mascot for the shopping centre – a dandelion seedling named Toby (+ movie). More about Dandelion-inspired columns create curved arches inside Beijing toy shop by Penda
Spanish designer Jorge Penadés has moulded together shredded leather and natural bone glue to create pieces of furniture (+ slideshow). More about Jorge Penadés creates furniture from waste leather