The Dutch design entrepreneur Casper Vissers has made his first significant business move since stepping down from Moooi almost two years ago, becoming an equal shareholder in British brand Minimalux. More about Moooi co-founder Casper Vissers buys into Minimalux
This packaging design for Thinx organic tampons brings a significant part of menstruation out of hiding – the vagina. More about Sliding packaging design shows where to put your Thinx tampon
An Indian startup company has developed a method for transforming carbon emissions from vehicles and chimneys into ink, and is now selling it in the form of pens. More about Graviky Labs captures air pollution and turns it into ink
An Academy of Fine Arts Poznań graduate has designed a cremation urn that can be purchased before your death and used as homeware, serving as a reminder to live life to the full. More about Aleksander Skworz' Urn for Living can be used as a fruit bowl before you die
Mexican designer Moisés Hernández' dipped his Immersed Birds collection in dye to emulate the plumage of tropical fauna. More about Moisés Hernández designs minimal dip-dyed versions of tropical birds
A science-fiction staple has inched closer to reality with the reveal of a prototype in-ear wearable that translates languages almost instantly. More about Waverly Labs' Pilot earpiece promises to translate languages in real time
A group of MAarch students from the Bartlett School of Architecture have devised a method of turning felt into load-bearing structures that they hope to build into an fabric pavilion. More about Bartlett students propose self-supporting pavilion made from felt
An exhibition exploring the journey from maker to market in Norway is set to take place during this year's Milan design week. More about Everything Is Connected brings work of 30 young Norwegian designers to Milan
Lund University student Lisa Merk has designed a series of small urns that can be held during funeral ceremonies to reduce the anxieties of bereavement. More about Lisa Merk's tactile mini urns give mourners one-on-one time to say goodbye
This soft robotic pillow combats sleepless nights by "breathing" in and out as users hold it close. More about Robotic Somnox pillow gently "breathes" to soothe users to sleep
Start-up bicycle brand Ono Cycle has released a set of wall mounts that save space by storing and displaying bikes. More about Ono launches range of wooden hooks to display bikes at home
Bangkok studio Atelier 2+'s Greenhouse Mini is designed to encourage owners to bring greenery into their houses. More about Atelier 2+ designs miniature greenhouse for indoor gardeners
Now the Stockholm Furniture Fair has ended, we're reflecting on some of the most promising talent spotted during the event. More about Seven emerging designers to watch from the Stockholm Furniture Fair
Lee Broom has created a collection of ceramics for British luxury brand Wedgwood, which feature monochrome stripes and colourful detailing reminiscent of postmodernist design. More about Lee Broom unveils postmodernism-inspired ceramics for Wedgwood
Marble dumbbells, a bamboo hula hoop and slimline kettlebell feature in Swedish brand Tingest's vision for home training equipment. More about Tingest designs home gym equipment to look like objets d'art
Berlin designer Mark Braun's marble pestle and mortar, launched by Hem at this week's Stockholm Furniture Fair, is intended to be taken out of the kitchen and used at the dining table. More about Mark Braun bases tabletop pestle and mortar on traditional millstones
Belgian studio Robbrecht en Daem has turned its hand to children's toys with a puppet theatre created for design brand Valerie Objects. More about Robbrecht en Daem designs sombre-coloured puppet theatre influenced by fairytale castles
Design studio Michel/Fabian has created a spoon that claims to improve the flavour of food, by recreating the experience of licking your fingers. More about Finger-shaped Goûte spoon could make food taste better than normal cutlery
A carafe by Luca Nichetto and a candlestick by the late James Irvine are among the new additions to Claesson Koivisto Rune's range of homeware and accessories, on show as part of Stockholm Design Week. More about Claesson Koivisto Rune expands Smaller Objects accessories collection
A pair of engineers have designed a bike helmet that uses embedded lights to let drivers know when the cyclist is turning or braking. More about Lumos smart bike helmet incorporates brake lights and indicators