Four designers from London's Royal College of Art have recycled the toxic red mud residue from aluminium production to make a series of terracotta-hued cups, bowls and teapots. More about RCA designers transform toxic industrial waste into ceramic tableware
The wooden decorative objects in this collection by Madrid-based studio Mad Lab form a set of a scaled-down "buildings" with arched details. More about Mad Lab creates wooden vessels that resemble miniature buildings
Guatemalan designer Elena Amato has created sheets of bacterial cellulose with paper-like qualities as a sustainable alternative to the plastic packaging used in personal care products. More about Elena Amato creates sustainable cosmetics packaging from bacteria
Danish brand Ferm Living has created a minimalist play kitchen for children, which is designed to fit into small spaces. More about Ferm Living releases "gender-neutral" Toro play kitchen for small spaces
Huawei has released its Mate X folding smartphone with a flexible screen that bends around the exterior of the device.
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Created by subsidiaries of the Samsung corporation and distributed across South Korea, this unassuming flower vase doubles up as a throwable fire extinguisher. More about Firevase is a vase that doubles as a fire extinguisher
Four designers from the Royal College of Art and Imperial College have developed a series of machines that turn seafood waste into a biodegradable and recyclable bioplastic. More about Shellworks turns discarded lobster shells into recyclable bioplastic objects
Samsung has unveiled its highly anticipated Galaxy Fold device, which unfolds "like a book" from a smartphone into a tablet. More about Samsung launches foldable smartphone
London-based creative studio Blond has designed a baby bottle with a fully silicone interior that it claims makes it one of the most hygienic bottles on the market. More about Blond designs hygienic Borrn baby bottle that adapts as the child grows
Los Angeles-based studio Ensso has designed an all-in-one fountain pen with scale ruler for architects and engineers. More about Escala is a scale-ruler and fountain pen for architects and engineers
Dutch designer Simone Post has created a series of graphic rugs from old trainers – one of the hardest fashion products to recycle – for sportswear giant Adidas. More about Simone Post makes rugs from old Adidas trainers
American artist Rob Pruitt debuted a series of bold patterned quilts for moving furniture called Migration Moving Blankets, which reference the multifaceted topic of migration. More about Rob Pruitt's pixelated moving blankets comment on "the complexity of migration"
German design studio BNAG encourages us to celebrate our flaws with a collection of lumpy nose vases and pink nipple clocks, exhibited as part of this year's Nomad collectible design fair. More about BNAG's Body Buddies ceramics champion body diversity
Dezeen promotion: Karim Rashid has collaborated with Krosno to create Sakred, a "simple and timeless" collection of cylindrical and cone-shaped glassware. More about Karim Rashid designs "timeless" glassware collection for Krosno
An exhibition at Stockholm Design Week, called A Second Ago, sees 12 students examine some the most pressing issues of our time through made objects. More about Gothenburg University students create objects that respond to global topics
US company Pliant Energy Systems has turned one of its green energy technologies into a propulsion system for a swimming robot capable of exploring land and sea. More about Amphibious Velox robot uses undulating fins to swim and crawl
Interior designer Kelly Hoppen has created a life-size statue of Disney's iconic cartoon character Mickey Mouse, which she has adapted to suit a "grown-up" audience. More about Kelly Hoppen reimagines Disney's Mickey Mouse for "grown-up" audience
Hem is presenting a rug by French designer Pauline Deltour during Stockholm Design Week, made from rope using traditional weaving techniques. More about Pauline Deltour uses braided rope to create Rope Rug for Hem
Sports brand Puma has unveiled its Puma Fi trainers, which have laces that can be tightened at the swipe of a finger. More about Puma launches self-lacing trainers
A scent based on architect Frank Lloyd Wright can waft through your spaces thanks to this collection of candles and incense sticks, created by Florida design studio Yield. More about Yield's Architect Candle Collection includes Frank Lloyd Wright scent