Canadian brand Lightmaker Studio is launching two lighting collections with branch-like brass fixtures at the Interior Design Show in Toronto this week, as well as additions to its Zig-Zag series. More about Lightmaker Studio presents geometric brass lighting at IDS Toronto
A coffee table based on the "restraint and detailing" of a bentwood box associated with Shaker folklife has launched at Maison&Objet, which begins today in Paris. More about Pinch bases Rodan coffee table on Shaker storage box
Tesla has been vindicated by a six-month US government inquiry, initiated after its semi-autonomous technology was involved in a fatal car crash. More about Tesla's Autopilot reduced crashes by 40 per cent, finds US inquiry
With Maison&Objet opening in Paris this weekend, design reporter Alice Morby has put together a list of the top five French design brands to go and see at the fair. More about Dezeen's pick of the best French furniture brands exhibiting at Maison&Objet
The catwalk at Versace's Autumn Winter menswear show was sheltered by a pavilion of towering columns based on those seen in classical architecture. More about Hylemo erects plywood columns for Versace's autumn winter show
A bed, desk and wardrobe are all combined into the framework of this piece of furniture, created by designer Pieter Peulen to allow students to maximise space, and on show at this year's IMM Cologne furniture fair. More about Hybrid bed-desk frame by Pieter Peulen helps students make the most of tiny living spaces
Shepard Fairey, whose iconic posters supporting Barack Obama's 2008 election won him Design of the Year, has a new offering for this Friday's presidential inauguration. More about Shepard Fairey adapts Obama's Hope poster for Trump inauguration
London-based designers Fabio Hendry and Martijn Rigters have used burnt human hair to create patterns on aluminium stools, which they are presenting at this year's IMM Cologne furniture fair. More about Burnt hair creates etch-like patterns on stools by Fabio Hendry and Martijn Rigters
In the second movie from our Bolon at Heart series, Annica and Marie Eklund explain how Bolon's design department works closely with its production team to create new woven flooring designs. More about Bolon's creativity comes from the factory as well as the studio, say directors Annica and Marie Eklund
A new sperm testing device named Yo enables men to keep a check on their reproductive health without having to go to the doctor. More about Home fertility test allows men to test their sperm count on a smartphone
After seven months of public scrutiny, London studio Johnson Banks has revealed the new Mozilla logo it created through an open design process. More about Mozilla reveals new logo developed through open design process
South African designer Porky Hefer presents a collection of creature-like woven seating nooks as part of a solo show in New York. More about Porky Hefer exhibits human-sized nests made from woven plant stalks
Amazon has been awarded a patent for a technology that would enable driverless cars and trucks to navigate reversible lanes. More about Amazon patents highway network to stop self-driving cars crashing
Airbus is planning to test self-piloted personal aircraft by the end of the year as a way of reducing traffic on inner-city roads. More about Airbus to test a flying car by end of 2017
For Prada's Autumn Winter 2017 show, AMO divided the catwalk into a series of colourful interiors with beds and benches. More about AMO designs Prada catwalk as a series of interior scenes
Italian football club Juventus has unveiled its new crest, but the team's fans think the minimalist rebrand is an own goal. More about Juventus FC faces fan uprising after launching minimal new logo
Dezeen promotion: this year's Surface Design Show will exhibit the latest materials in architecture and interior design at London's Business Design Centre from 7 to 9 February 2017. More about London's Surface Design Show returns for 2017
Todd Bracher has become the latest designer to create a contemporary living space at IMM Cologne, with an installation that "ignores the architecture and starts from the beginning". More about Todd Bracher challenges typical home organisation for his Das Haus installation
German designer Werner Aisslinger has used furniture fair IMM Cologne, which began yesterday, to launch a tinted-glass storage system that can be easily adapted to suit different living spaces. More about Werner Aisslinger designs tinted glass shelving that can be customised online
A chubby meat thermometer made of silicon and a chopping board that aids in the disposal of food scraps are among the objects designed by Alain Gilles for new kitchenware brand Evolution. More about Alain Gilles reimagines common kitchen tools for new brand Evolution