Product design
Nendo designs five alternatives to the standard zipper
BlackBerry loses the keyboard for new water-resistant smartphone
Bare Conductive unveils DIY kit for assembling a lamp from a piece of paper
Google’s new camera knows when to automatically take a picture
Design graduate uses Lego Minifigure as his CV
Dote uses recycled materials to create range of minimal accessories for cats
INDEX reveals this year’s five best life-improving designs
Zuza Mengham encases British lichens within Jesmonite sculptures
Competition: win a pair of multi-room speakers by Urbanears
Scandinavian-inspired TV stand design wins Dezeen and Samsung’s competition
Samsung offers all-over Frame TV styling by Scholten & Baijings and Inga Sempé
Dinara Kasko’s sculptural cakes are carved from sheets of chocolate
Facebook launches virtual-reality headset that can be used without other devices
Eight thought-provoking design responses to mental health
Medals for 2018 Winter Olympics are based on Korean alphabet
Google’s new headphones double as a personal translator
QWSTION teams up with ECAL students to explore new ways of carrying
BleepBleeps launches smart musical toothbrush that tracks brushing habits
Recycled baths, TV screens and plastics all feature in Ready Made Go 3 collection
Benjamin Hubert aims to disrupt the tech market with new brand Nolii
Apple reveals iPhone 8 with wireless charging and augmented reality capabilities
Coin-sized Rollbe measuring wheel can be kept in a purse or pocket
Expandable kids’ clothing wins James Dyson Award for best student invention in the UK
