Australian audio company Nura has launched what it says are the world's first adaptive earphones, which alter their output to suit the user's hearing. More about NuraLoop adaptive earbuds deliver audio tailored to the wearer's hearing
The Creative Industries Federation, Norman Foster and David Chipperfield are among the business leaders to sign a letter calling for a People's Vote – a second referendum over whether the UK should leave the European Union. More about Creative Industries Federation, Foster and Chipperfield call for second Brexit referendum
Chile-based designer Margarita Talep has created a sustainable, biodegradable alternative to single-use packaging, using raw material extracted from algae. More about Margarita Talep develops algae-based alternative to single-use plastic packaging
There's a reason why Bauhaus architects and designers struggled to forge careers in the UK, says Owen Hatherley in the latest instalment of our Bauhaus 100 series. More about "Bauhaus just wasn't British"
The cruise ship, called Celebrity Edge, has 1,500 suites designed by British interior designer Kelly Hoppen, who also fitted out the world's first cantilevered deck that can move up and down the ship's exterior. More about Kelly Hoppen-designed cruise ship features a moving cantilevered exterior deck
Pentagram has adapted the logo of workplace messaging system Slack into a pattern of speech bubbles and lozenge shapes as part of a rebranding effort. More about Pentagram deconstructs Slack's hashtag logo in rebrand
US company Backdrop is aiming to ease the process of choosing the right paint, through a curated selection of colours and adhesive samples for testing on walls, along with an essentials kit and a redesigned can. More about Backdrop simplifies painting with easy-pour can and stick-on samples
Australian design studio Jack and Huei has proposed Bleached Coral as the colour of the year for 2020, claiming that Pantone's shade for this year Living Coral fails to highlight the ongoing destruction of coral reefs. More about Australian designers suggest Bleached Coral to follow Pantone's "tone deaf" colour of the year
Dezeen promotion: Sebastian Herkner has been named as the designer of the year for the January edition of Maison&Objet 2019, and will get to present his selection of work in a self-designed exhibition space at the fair. More about Sebastian Herkner named Maison&Objet 2019 designer of the year
London-based designer Keiichi Matsuda suggests how augmented reality will define the workstation of the future, in a short film that explores the growing obsession with productivity in the workplace. More about Keiichi Matsuda explores dystopian future of the workplace in new film Merger
Zaha Hadid Design has released a series of stainless steel candle holders inspired by the biological process of cell growth. More about Zaha Hadid Design's Cell candle holders have amorphous shapes
The work of Dutch graphic artist MC Escher has influenced all designers, says Oki Sato in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen. More about Escher's work lies "between the impossible and the possible" says Nendo's Oki Sato
British architect David Chipperfield has created a modular workstation, made using traditional joinery techniques, for German furniture company e15. More about David Chipperfield develops "casual" desk system for e15
Brooklyn independent design brand Good Thing has announced its homeware will now be sold exclusively by American furniture retailer West Elm. More about West Elm becomes sole retailer of Good Thing products
British designer Tom Dixon brings retro-futurism to the seas with his rock-and-roll-inspired suite designs for Virgin Voyages' first cruise ship, The Scarlet Lady, due to set sail in 2020. More about Tom Dixon designs retro-futurist suites for Virgin's first cruise ship
Graphic designer and visual artist Joshua Vides has created a chapel in a Las Vegas hotel, for couples to tie the knot in an "Instagram-worthy" setting. More about Las Vegas chapel Til Death Do Us Part by Joshua Vides features line-drawn details
Looking for an architecture or design event this year? Check out our new Dezeen Events Guide for events in 2020 and beyond.
With hundreds of design fairs, conferences and trade shows taking place around the world every year, it can be hard to choose which to attend. To help you out, we've compiled a definitive guide to over 50 of the best events of 2019 for your calendar. More about Dezeen's guide to the best architecture, design and technology events for 2019
South African fashion designer Rich Mnisi named his first leather and steel furniture pieces Nwa-Mulamula after his great-grandmother, the "guardian figure". More about Fashion designer Rich Mnisi creates furniture inspired by his great-grandmother
Copenhagen-based designer Karina Nielsen Rios has developed a line of outdoor upholstery fabrics for Danish brand Kvadrat that are both hardwearing and eco-friendly. More about Kvadrat debuts eco-friendly and "sporty" Patio outdoor fabrics
Nike has launched a pair of laceless basketball trainers that tighten at the touch of a button or swipe of a smartphone. More about Nike Adapt BB smart basketball sneakers feature self-lacing technology