A company in the US has invented a magnetic break-away plug based on the design of Apple's discontinued MagSafe power connectors. More about Magnetic plug builds on Apple's discontinued MagSafe design
Athletes at this year's Commonwealth Games will be awarded medals designed by Australian artist Delevene Cockatoo-Collins, which each feature designs based on Queensland's Gold Coast shoreline. More about Medals for Commonwealth Games 2018 based on Australia's Gold Coast
Dezeen has teamed up with New York brand Good Thing for this competition, offering the chance to win minimal body-wash bars by British designer Jasper Morrison. More about Competition: win minimal Soap bars by Jasper Morrison
British designer Sebastian Bergne has created a travel-friendly set of objects to be used in Shabbat rituals, including a digitally printed bread cloth and portable glass candle holders. More about Sebastian Bergne designs travel-sized kit for Jewish Shabbat rituals
Italian architect Carlo Ratti has created an internet-connected writing robot that is able to draw and erase images on any surface. More about Carlo Ratti's scribing robot turns walls into "digital content canvases"
Design agency One Rise East has created a set of 26 coins to represent an A to Z of modern-day Britain, as an alternative to the collection released by the Royal Mint. More about One Rise East designs alternatives to Royal Mint's "predictable" A to Z of Britain coins
Audio brand Master & Dynamic has revealed designs for headphones made from leather that changes colour to match different moods. More about Master & Dynamic unveils design for headphones made from colour-changing leather
Iceland University of the Arts graduate Soley Thrainsdottir has turned leftover materials like pine needles and horse fat into a series of cleaning tools and products. More about Soley Thrainsdottir creates sustainable cleaning tools using natural waste materials
Japanese studio Nendo has created a series of four unconventionally shaped hourglasses, carved from blocks of transparent acrylic. More about Nendo attempts to "design time" with set of unconventional hourglasses
For our latest competition, we're giving away two sets of flash cards documenting contemporary residential blocks designed for compact city living. More about Competition: win a pack of 50 Housing Floor Plans cards
Canowater has revealed the latest addition to its range of environmentally friendly water cans – a special-edition container created by fashion designer Christopher Raeburn for London Zoo. More about London Zoo swaps plastic water bottles for cans designed by Christopher Raeburn
US scientists have developed a hair dye that contains miracle material graphene, which allows hair to be coloured without causing breakage or frizz. More about Graphene-based dye colours hair without causing damage
Swedish studio Malmö Upcycling Service has repurposed waste material from six different industries to create a range of decorative home objects, launched at this year's DesignMarch festival in Iceland. More about Malmö Upcycling Service creates homeware from recycled waste material
Tjep paired light tones with pale wood to create this alternative to traditional "bulky" indoor stoves, for Dutch brand Vuurs. More about Tjep designs sustainable wood burner for the modern home
Thomas Heatherwick, Ineke Hans, Jasper Morrison and Bethan Laura Wood are among 15 established designers showing their work at the Aram Gallery in London, alongside work by an emerging designer of their choice. More about Thomas Heatherwick, Bethan Laura Wood and more nominate emerging designers for Aram Gallery exhibition
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
As part of International Womens Day, Dezeen has pulled together products that have been designed specifically for women – dealing with everything from periods, to child rearing and sex. More about Ten of the most forward-thinking designs created for women
Dezeen promotion: the first ever edition of the Collectible fair is taking place in Brussels this week, showcasing 21st-century design from a range of international galleries. More about Inaugural Collectible design fair set to take place in Brussels
This reusable, self-cleaning tampon applicator has been designed by start-up company Dame to offer women a more sustainable alternative to throwaway counterparts. More about Dame launches reusable tampon applicator as a "period product for the 21st-century"
Scientists at Australian research centre CSIRO have used graphene to create a simple filtration system that could change the lives of millions in the developing world by making the process of purifying water faster and more effective. More about Graphene-based water filter produces drinkable water in just one step