Tokyo design studio Spread has used industrial materials to create minimal CD packaging for a Japanese rock band (+ slideshow). More about Spread "gives new meaning to the CD" with metal and bubble-wrap packaging
A team at Massachusetts Institute of Technology has developed a transparent film that could be applied to windows or clothing to store energy from sunlight, then later release it as heat. More about MIT team creates transparent film that stores solar energy and releases it on demand
New American carmaker VLF Automotive has unveiled its Force 1 supercar in Detroit, a week after its designer filed a $100 million lawsuit against luxury British auto brand Aston Martin. More about VLF Automotive unveils Force 1 supercar amid legal battle with Aston Martin
The warm glow of traditional light bulbs could return to homes and replace cold-looking LEDs, thanks to research conducted by a team at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). More about MIT researchers develop energy-efficient incandescent light bulbs
Stockholm 2016: British designer Tom Dixon has created a collection of seven rugs influenced by patterns found around London for Danish manufacturer Ege. More about Tom Dixon's Industrial Landscape carpets are based on London architecture
Japanese design studio Nendo has created a stationery collection that includes a cube of different-sized sticky notes (+ slideshow). More about Nendo's Block memo pad peels apart like a 3D puzzle
French design company Harow has released a 24-carat-gold edition of its skull-shaped armchair (+ slideshow). More about Harow's gold-plated skull armchair carries a 0k price tag
Northmodern 2016: Danish creative studio Dubokk has released a range of homeware accessories, including a set of laboratory-style vases and magazine holders made from solid marble (+ slideshow). More about Dubokk adds minimal vases and tinted glass tables to homeware collection
Northmodern 2016: Danish studio Elkeland has created a series of mirrored mobiles made up geometric shapes that are designed to "interfere with the perception of space". More about Simple reflective shapes form Elkeland's Mirror Mobiles
Back to the Future-style hoverboards are no longer stuck in science-fiction movies. A spate of personal transportation devices released recently use magnets or fans to float their riders through the air like Marty McFly. See more hoverboards »
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New York startup Moonshine Crea's MoonWalker trainers use layers of magnets to replicate the feeling of walking in low-gravity environments. More about Magnetic trainers recreate sensation of walking on the moon
Studio Cullen Williams created a series of white podiums for the presentation of British outwear brand Mackintosh's Autumn Winter 2016 range during London Collections: Men (+ slideshow). More about Mackintosh AW16 presentation takes place on minimal platforms by Studio Cullen Williams
Nina Tolstrup's design firm Studiomama has created a pastel-coloured wardrobe with doors that unfold into a partition for large rooms (+ slideshow). More about Studiomama's Metamorphic wardrobe transforms into a room divider
Tesla founder Elon Musk has claimed his electric car company is just two years away from launching the fully autonomous vehicles he announced last month. More about Tesla cars will be completely driverless in two years says Elon Musk
Scottish design agency Suisse is raising funds to develop its RD-Shelter prototype, which could be rapidly deployed to house people displaced by war or natural disasters. More about Suisse seeks funding for folding emergency shelter prototype
McDonald's is rolling out simplified new packaging, designed by branding agency Boxer to function as a "mobile billboard" for the fast-food giant (+ slideshow). More about McDonald's launches "striking and in-your-face" packaging designed by Boxer
Dezeen promotion: Berlin furniture company EAJY has launched its first product on crowdfunding website Indiegogo – a wooden chair with legs inspired by structural steel beams (+ slideshow). More about EAJY's Beams Chair is influenced by San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge
Following the death of legendary musician David Bowie, illustrators and graphic designers are posting their images interpreting his iconic style and flamboyant fashion. More about Illustrated tributes to David Bowie carry the news of musician's death
Design student Luiz Zanotello has created a machine that uses digital methods to map the location of the mythical Sandy Island (+ movie). More about Luiz Zanotello's New Velocity machine plots the position of a phantom island
Dutch designer Mieke Meijer has created a storage cabinet based on the wood-and-fabric structure of early 20th-century aeroplane wings (+ slideshow). More about Mieke Meijer's Airframe 01 cabinet is based on early aeroplane design