Promotion: in a time of dopamine design and AI tools, a group of design industry professionals at an Arca talk discussed what role colour is playing in the contemporary American home. More about "Is colour actually architecture?" panellists ask at Arca talk in Miami
A pasta-shaped daybed and speakers that resemble Saturn's rings are among the products on display at Contemporary Design Selections at this year's Lake Como Design Festival. More about Seven standout contemporary designs at Lake Como Design Festival
Local architecture studio Arquitectonica has shaped the MSC Cruise Terminal, the world's largest cruise terminal by size, in Miami to accommodate three ships at once. More about Arquitectonica designs world's largest cruise terminal to "mirror directionality" of ships
Scottish ash joinery and clay plaster add warmth to the granite walls of this low-lying extension to Cairngorm Cottage in Scotland, designed by local studio Architecture Office. More about Stone walls form "strong yet subtle" cottage extension in Scotland
Kitchen brand Sage Appliances has launched a toaster that uses sensors to measure colour change to determine when toast is cooked. More about Colour-sensing toaster makes burnt toast a thing of the past
British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori has designed a collection of bins, ironing board covers and kitchenware for home product brand Brabantia. More about Yinka Ilori trash bins "find the magic in the everyday"
Architecture studios RSHP and ERRE have unveiled their plans for Valencia Central Station in Spain, which will incorporate public green spaces and sweeping roof canopies. More about RSHP and ERRE unveil plans for curved-roof rail hub in Valencia
Over 30 designers, makers and studios have created limited-edition and prototype furniture and objects for Lobby, a new design platform launched by recruitment agency Collate Form during London Design Festival. More about Collate Lobby curates fictional 1930s hotel suite to launch its first editions collection
Craft has become cool, while industrial design has lost its sparkle. What's driving the trend? And are they really so different? Debika Ray reports. More about How craft conquered design
Promotion: Trimble SketchUp will bring its 3D Basecamp Summit to Las Vegas, exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) and reality capture are changing the way projects are designed, visualised and built. More about SketchUp's 3D Basecamp Summit to showcase new digital tools for architects and designers
Design student Gargi Agrawalla has won this year's UK James Dyson Award with a device that uses artificial intelligence to alert deaf and hard-of-hearing users of important sounds like knocks or fire alarms, which they might otherwise miss. More about AI-powered alarm for deaf people wins UK James Dyson Award
Promotion: furniture manufacturer Steelcase has unveiled its renewed WorkLife Studio space in London, which was designed to bring people and design expertise together. More about Steelcase's redesigned WorkLife Studio shows how "thoughtful design can enhance wellbeing"
Local designer Veronica Mishaan has revamped a penthouse apartment with bursts of colour and animal prints in Bogotá, Colombia. More about Veronica Mishaan carries out "successful juxtaposition" of patterns in Bogotá penthouse
Architecture studio Grimshaw has released plans for a reimagined entry plaza for Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, transforming parking lots into transport infrastructure and walkways. More about Grimshaw to integrate Boring Company station into elevated Las Vegas stadium plaza
Timber shutters and the canopies of two large trees shade the interiors of House Beyond the Mango Trees, a home in Kerala by Indian practice InLe Architects. More about Mango trees shade "restrained and calming" home in India by InLe architects
A new book from designer Adam Nathaniel Furman and Dezeen contributor Kate Mazade spotlights the most radical examples of colourful architecture from across history. Here, the authors pick six favourites. More about Chromatic Architecture authors pick six of the world's best colourful buildings
Designer Jony Ive's studio LoveFrom has created its second collection for fashion brand Moncler, using symbols including its signature bear climbing the Empire State Building to celebrate the brand's flagship New York store. More about Jony Ive decorates Moncler outerwear collection with New York symbols
As Shoreditch Design Week kicks off its inaugural edition at this year's London Design Festival, we interviewed creative director Duncan Riches about how he aims to bring design back to the east London neighbourhood. More about London has "the best architecture and interior design community in Europe" says Duncan Riches
Designer Lee Broom has created an "atmospheric environment" in his Shoreditch showroom with The Chant Chambers, an installation showcasing his glass-block Chant lighting collection at London Design Festival. More about Lee Broom evokes 1970s glamour with The Chant Chambers installation
Promotion: Italian company Lualdi has evolved its architectural door designs from the likes of Piero Lissoni and Kokaistudios to encompass partitioning and panelling systems, bringing sophistication and coherence to interior schemes. More about Lualdi develops vision for contemporary interiors based on architectural systems