Royal College of Art graduate Ponsawan Vuthisatkul has created a series of food serving tools that aim to challenge people's perception of portion sizes. More about Ponsawan Vuthisatkul creates serving tools to combat obesity
Designers are increasingly looking to the human body when finding materials for their creations. Here are 10 of the most stomach-churning examples, featuring blood, sweat and tears (plus urine and hair). More about 10 designs made from the human body that will make you squirm
This multipurpose drinking fountain, designed by ÉCAL industrial design graduate Dimitri Nassisi, can be used for fighting fires, quenching thirst, filling bottles and refreshing pet dogs. More about Reimagined fire hydrant doubles up as a water fountain for people and dogs
A team from the Technical University of Munich has topped previous hyperloop speed records with a capsule that hit 467 kilometres per hour, at a competition run by SpaceX. More about WARR Hyperloop wins SpaceX competition with record-breaking fast pod
Japanese decluttering guru Marie Kondo has released a product she claims will help people organise their homes – a set of three empty, shoebox-style containers she calls the Hikidashi Boxes. More about Marie Kondo launches shoebox-style boxes to help people declutter their homes
A table made from flexible concrete cloth, a garment that could allow humans to breathe underwater and tableware made from food waste are among 171 design projects that made the longlist for the inaugural Dezeen Awards. More about Dezeen Awards 2018 design longlist announced
Dezeen promotion: the craft of regional designers will be the focus of 2018's Downtown Editions, a design showcase in Dubai that features limited edition creations from around the world. More about Dubai's Downtown Editions will highlight limited edition pieces made by regional designers
Dutch fashion label Botter's Spring Summer 2019 collection explores the impact of ocean pollution on developing countries. More about Inflatable pool toys draw attention to plastic crisis in Botter's latest collection
A former car mechanic has designed three squishy silicone containers for design brand Good Thing, which are being used for serving food at two eateries during New York City's restaurant week. More about Good Thing debuts bowls by Shinya Yoshida at NYC Restaurant Week
Belgium's Venice Biennale pavilion is being used as a forum for debate about the future of Europe, in a bid to prevent the continent becoming further divided. More about Belgian Pavilion promotes a "more interesting" Europe to counter rising nationalism
Yves Klein's electric blue artworks add a touch of avant-garde to the baroque interiors of Blenheim Palace, England, in an exhibition featuring over 50 of the French artist's works. More about Yves Klein's ultramarine artworks animate 18th century interiors of Blenheim Palace
Dezeen promotion: adidas Originals has reimagined a cushioning system it developed in the 1990s to create a shoe that is "built for natural motion". More about P.O.D.System shoe by adidas embraces a design from the 1990s
Belgian designer Dries Van Noten adapted Verner Panton's characteristically vibrant prints to create a range of colourful garments for his Spring Summer 2019 menswear collection. More about Dries Van Noten pays homage to Verner Panton with colourful SS19 collection
Fashion brand Moncler has released an all-black collection designed by Kei Ninomiya, which was inspired by the Italian brand's classic down jacket. More about Kei Ninomiya uses Moncler's down jacket as basis for all-black collection
Royal College of Art graduate Seray Ozdemir has created a collection of furniture for corridors, aimed at millennials who live in homes without communal living rooms. More about Corridor Society furniture can be used to transform hallways into social spaces
Designer Nikolas Bentel is trying to pass off his naked body as a furniture collection, posing in a variety of ways so his arms can be used for hanging clothes or his tummy forms a coffee table. More about Nikolas Bentel files patent for furniture series formed by his naked body
ÉCAL graduate Sebastian Maluska has created a simple rooftop tent that can be fitted to the roof of any car. More about Sebastian Maluska's pop-up tent can fit on the roof of any car
Architects and designers can take an activist approach to instigate social change, according to participants in this year's Beirut Design Week. More about Beirut-based designers advocate new uses for the city's overlooked public spaces
ÉCAL graduate Alexandre Picciotto collaborated with French technology firm Oledcomm to design a LiFi emitting lamp for libraries. More about C-224 lamp uses LiFi technology to transmit data through light
Latvian designer Arthur Analts has created a €5 coin with a tessellating honeycomb shape, to highlight the abundant natural resources of his home country. More about Arthur Analts designs honeycomb coin in tribute to Latvia