Dezeen promotion: an alternative world map thought to be the most accurate 2D projection ever made has taken the top prize at the Japan Institute of Design Promotion's Good Design Awards. More about Accurate world map scoops grand prize at Good Design Awards 2016
Dezeen promotion: Architect@Work has unveiled its programme for this year's London event, which features a talk on floating architecture with Gensler, Carl Turner Architects and Studio Octopi. More about Architect@Work to explore amphibious cities for 2017 event in London
Dezeen promotion: during this year's IMM Cologne, Czech furniture brand TON will present a range of furniture by Florence-based Eggs Designs Studio that is based on the forms of trees. More about Eggs Designs Studio unveils steam-bent wood furniture collection for TON
Dezeen promotion: The Southern California Institute of Architecture has put out a final call for architecture students to apply to its masters programme in Los Angeles, starting in autumn 2017. More about Final call for architecture students to apply for SCI-Arc's 2017 masters programme
Dezeen promotion: the organisers of the Ventura Lambrate exhibition district during Milan design week have announced plans for an extra venue next year – a series of abandoned warehouses at Milan Central Station. More about Ventura Projects announces Milan Central Station exhibition space for 2017
Dezeen promotion: a Bali hotel with in multi-hued brick walls, and a waterfront hotel for the Winter Olympics in South Korea are among the shortlisted projects for the inaugural AHEAD Asia awards for hospitality experience and design. More about Shortlist revealed for inaugural AHEAD Asia hospitality awards
Dezeen promotion: the upcoming Domotex trade fair is set to take place in January 2017, and will feature the latest trends in design for floor surfaces and carpets. More about Domotex 2017 presents latest trends in flooring design
Dezeen promotion: Competitions for Designers is inviting graphic designers to create labels for red wine produced at the Cantina Valpolicella Negrar winery in Italy. More about Call for entries to CODE's Wine Mythology Label competition
Dezeen promotion: a touch-responsive clock that tells the time with shadows is among a series of furniture and home accessories to be auctioned off by Auctionata on 6 December 2016. More about Auctionata's online design auction includes limited-edition Shadowplay Clock by Breaded Escalope
Dezeen promotion: electronics and accessories brand Moshi has added an onyx-black version to its collection of Avanti headphones, which are designed to be used for long periods of time. More about Moshi updates Avanti headphone collection with onyx-black version
Dezeen promotion: designers and architects have until 31 December 2016 to submit entries to a competition searching for designs for future living. More about Call for entries to Home Revisited design competition
Dezeen promotion: online furniture brand Hem has launched a new website that makes it easier and quicker for interior designers, architects and other industry professionals to order furniture. More about Hem launches e-commerce site especially for designers and architects
Dezeen promotion: electronics company LG Display has revealed its plans to create new OLED lighting designs with British designer Ross Lovegrove. More about LG Display announces collaboration with Ross Lovegrove at WAF 2016
Dezeen promotion: Japanese kimono dresses informed the design of this bed-like sofa by Spanish brand Sancal, which features quilted fabric covers ideal for afternoon napping. More about Sancal bases quilted Obi sofa on Japanese kimonos
Dezeen promotion: Young Architects Competitions is inviting architects and designers to come up with ideas for transforming the ruins of a medieval castle in Italy into a holiday destination. More about Call for entries to YAC's Castle Resort competition
Dezeen promotion: the latest porcelain tile collection from Italian manufacturer Ceramiche Refin features patterns based on textured cement finishes. More about Ceramiche Refin launches Craft tiles influenced by hand-applied cement surfaces
Dezeen promotion: Italian brand Meridiani has created a collection of dining tables available in a variety of shapes, finishes and sizes. More about Meridiani launches Plinto collection of sculptural dining tables
Dezeen promotion: Serbian brand Dsignedby has packed all the appliances needed for cooking into this space-saving wooden kitchen island. More about Dsignedby creates space-saving kitchen unit for millenials
Dezeen promotion: Parsons School of Design in New York has introduced a digital product design course to its masters programme. More about Parsons School of Design launches new digital design masters programme
Dezeen promotion: the changing nature of travel is the focus of this year's Sleep Event – an annual gathering for hotel architects and designers. More about The Sleep Event unveils 2016 programme of events