Toymaker Mattel has released a Barbie with autism, complete with pink noise-cancelling headphones and a clip-on fidget spinner to reflect her sensory needs. More about First autistic Barbie allows "more children to see themselves" in doll
Designer Nina Tolstrup has positioned three immersive pavilions informed by Barbie Dreamhouses and Palm Springs' mid-century modern architecture on the Strand as part of London Design Festival. More about Nina Tolstrup channels Barbie Dreamhouses for Pavilions of Wonder
As part of its ongoing Icons series, Airbnb has created a life-size rental version of a Polly Pocket compact toy, which includes mock-up versions of clothing and oversized furniture. More about Airbnb creates life-size Polly Pocket house in Massachusetts
The Barbie dolls and Dreamhouses featured in Barbie: The Exhibition at London's Design Museum reflect shifts in visual culture over the famed toy's 65 years. More about Barbie exhibition aims to show toy is "worthy proposition from a design point of view"
Kartell has collaborated with toymaker Mattel to transform five of its chairs into two hot-pink versions, one to fit real people and one for Barbies, which were shown at Milan design week. More about Kartell recreates pink Philippe Starck-designed chairs to seat both humans and Barbies
Waterless swimming pools, fridges with 2D food and hand-painted sunsets feature in the set of the Barbie film, production designer Sarah Greenwood and set decorator Katie Spencer tell Dezeen in this interview. More about Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer design "absurd" set for Barbie film
Rental website Airbnb has created a video tour of the bright-pink Barbie Dreamhouse in Malibu, which features a full-size plastic toy horse and an infinity pool. More about Take a video tour of Barbie and Ken's lifesize dollhouse in Malibu
Rental website Airbnb has created Barbie's Malibu Dreamhouse, an all-pink California mansion with an outdoor disco, infinity pool and Western-themed bedroom. More about Barbie and Ken unveil bright-pink lifesize dollhouse in Malibu
Toymaker Mattel and architecture magazine Pin-Up have released a book celebrating Barbie's Dreamhouse to mark its 60th anniversary. Here, the editors pick six emblematic examples that show how the dollhouse has evolved. More about Six Barbie Dreamhouses that chart the evolution of the American home
The late designer Virgil Abloh has left his mark on the Masters of the Universe media franchise, creating a collection of figurines including He-Man and Skeletor in monochromatic shades of nude for Mattel Creations. More about Mattel Creations releases He-Man action figure by Virgil Abloh
Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and Australian conservationist Bindi Irwin are among 17 historical and modern-day role models to be immortalised as Barbies, in celebration of International Women's Day. More about Barbie launches collection of female role models for International Women's Day
Mattel has launched a Barbie based on Olympic athlete Ibtihaj Muhammad – the brand's first ever doll to come with its own hijab. More about First hijab-wearing Barbie released in tribute to Olympic athlete