Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Ellie Birkhead has developed a process of brick making that incorporates local waste products from the Chiltern Hills, in an attempt to "forge a future for local industry". More about Ellie Birkhead uses human hair and manure to make region-specific bricks
A trademark application made earlier this month has given a clue to the name and crest of David Beckham's new Miami football team, and the year they aim to start playing. More about Football crest believed to be for David Beckham's Miami club
Jackets with overblown, down-filled forms feature in menswear designer Craig Green's collection for fashion brand Moncler's ongoing Genius project. More about Craig Green's voluminous jackets for Moncler resemble flotation devices
Nike has removed a balaclava from sale, after critics argued that the design enforces racial profiling and glamorises violence. More about Nike withdraws balaclava following claims it incites gang violence
Antwerp- and London-based design studio A New Archive has unveiled a new logo and word mark for Sweden's oldest tailoring company, as part of a brand overhaul following the arrival of creative director Christoffer Lundman. More about Tiger of Sweden's brand identity updated for the 21st century
Danish designer Isabel Ahm has designed a wooden table for mid-century-focused brand Warm Nordic, featuring trumpet-shaped legs and a concealed drawer. More about Warm Nordic launches 1950s-inspired Rúna table featuring discreet drawer
The New York Public Library is posting versions of classic books and accompanying animations to its Instagram stories, encouraging the digital generation to read more. More about New York Public Library launches Insta Novels to make literature "more accessible"
Dezeen is giving away a Zero-In table, designed by Barber and Osgerby for British brand Established & Sons, in our latest competition. More about Competition: win a black Zero-In table by Barber and Osgerby
The Creative Industries Federation has issued a guide to help creative businesses prepare for the UK to leave the EU next year, as "the threat of a no-deal Brexit is now becoming an actual possibility". More about UK designers told to prepare for "actual possibility" of no-deal Brexit
Today we're revealing the design shortlist for Dezeen Awards, including robotic furniture that reconfigures your home, a sofa that can be flat-packed and ceramics made from metal waste. More about Dezeen Awards 2018 design shortlist showcases the hottest new products and concepts
London-based designer Charlotte Kidger gives new life to polyurethane foam dust by turning it into multi-coloured pieces of furniture. More about Charlotte Kidger uses industrial waste to create colourful furniture
Bowls for serving Mexican snacks like guacamole and tortillas are among the pieces in this collection crafted from volcanic rock, launched by design brand Piamundo. More about Piamundo's Volcanic Rock Collection includes carved dish for guacamole
American designer Vincent Pocsik has created a series of intricate artworks from wood and bronze that could act as furniture. More about Vincent Pocsik's sculptural artworks could be used as furniture
Aarish Netarwala has designed a pair of resistance training shoes for Adidas that simulate the experience of running on soft sand for a more intense workout. More about Adidas concept trainer mimics the effect of running on sand to increase fitness
New York-based design studio Snarkitecture has created a surreal interactive playground, filled with hundreds of giant bouncy balls, by the water in Hong Kong's Harbour City shopping district. More about Snarkitecture creates giant bouncy ball playground on Hong Kong's waterfront
Shenkar College graduate Amalia Shem Tov has produced a series of ancient-looking cooking utensils, to help people rediscover their primal culinary roots. More about Amalia Shem Tov designs "ancient" cooking utensils for the modern kitchen
These T-shirts and hoodies by student-led protest group March For Our Lives are adorned with an American flag containing a QR code, which leads directly to online voter registration when scanned. More about Parkland students design clothes with QR codes to register voters
This small sex toy has grooves on either side of its silicone bulb, for fingers to grip onto while providing clitoral stimulation. More about Dame's compact Fin vibrator slots between two fingers
A San Francisco-based footwear startup has launched a flip flop with a sustainable sole made from sugar cane. More about Flip flops with sugar-cane soles released by eco shoe brand Allbirds
Syrian designer Yamen Saraiji has designed a wearable, two-armed robot that acts as an extension to the human body. More about Backpack-style robot companion gives wearer two functional extra hands