Graduate shows 2016: these simple, wooden blocks designed by Royal College of Art graduate Václav Mlynář's contain a door to a hidden world that can only be unlocked by an iPad (+ movie). More about Václav Mlynár combines physical and digital play in Koski board game
Graduate shows 2016: Royal College of Art graduate Hyerim Shin's Cuteness Tool for Dachshunds is a conceptual device that lengthens the bodies of sausage dogs. More about Dog-stretching device by Hyerim Shin questions the "dark side of cuteness"
Graduate shows 2016: this range of conceptual implants designed by Central Saint Martins graduate Lesley-Ann Daly allows wearers to track their health using sound. More about Lesley-Ann Daly's connected implants let wearers listen to their wellbeing
Graduate shows 2016: Royal College of Art graduate Wan Tseng has designed erotic devices that provide a subtle, sensation-focused alternative to traditional sex toys (+ slideshow). More about Wan Tseng's Wisp wearables are an alternative to "intense" sex toys
Graduate shows 2016: a toaster that sneezes out bread crumbs and a vacuum cleaner that poos when it's full are among a range of "cute" products created by Royal College of Art graduate Hyerim Shin (+ movie). More about Hyerim Shin's Kawaii home appliances explore the nature of cuteness
Graduate shows 2016: Taiwanese designer Shawn Yang has created a giant version of a Spirograph toy that makes three-dimensional patterns on homeware (+ slideshow). More about Shawn Yang uses giant Spirograph to make home accessories
Parenting technology company BleepBleeps has designed a device that combines a baby monitor, sleep trainer and night light, all in the shape of a friendly face wearing a hat (+ slideshow). More about Suzy Snooze baby monitor uses light and sound to help children sleep
Japanese brand Muji is introducing a range of handmade homeware – including woodwork, ceramic and glass pieces – to its stores (+ slideshow). More about Muji launches collection of homeware handcrafted by Japanese artisans
Swedish sex toy company Lelo has developed a condom with hexagonal-shaped cells that the company claims will tear less than others on the market. More about Hex condom features a tear-resistant honeycomb surface
It's not too late to find a last-minute present for Father's Day this Sunday. From a ballpoint pen that can make digital notes to a TV designed by the Bouroullec brothers, we've filled our gift guide with 10 of the best new products (+ slideshow). More about Dezeen Father's Day gift guide for the design-conscious dad
Benjamin Hubert's design studio Layer has created a collection of slip-cast ceramic trays with an integrated charging system that allows tablets and mobile phones to be powered wirelessly. More about Layer's ceramic trays can wirelessly charge electronic devices
Materials company Ananas Anam has developed Piñatex, an animal-friendly alternative to leather made from pineapple waste. More about Leather alternative Piñatex is made from pineapple leaves
Water flows in seemingly impossible ways across this liquid-resistant fountain by London designer Arthur Carabott (+ movie). More about Arthur Carabott's Superhydrophobic Fountain causes water to move in unusual ways
The company behind the world's first widely available modular smartphone has released a set of concepts imagining completely new gadgets created with Google's Project Ara (+ slideshow). More about Seymourpowell creates gadgets from Google's Project Ara modular phone
Danish design brand Hay has redesigned IKEA's iconic blue and yellow bag as part of a newly announced collaboration with the Swedish furniture giant. More about Hay redesigns IKEA's iconic blue Frakta bag
Florida-based Saltwater Brewery has used by-products from the beer-making process to create six-pack rings that can safely be eaten by marine wildlife (+ slideshow). More about Saltwater Brewery's edible six-pack rings protect marine wildlife
San Francisco company Molekule has partnered with London studio PostlerFerguson to design an air purifier that breaks down pollen and dust at a molecular level (+ slideshow). More about Molekule air purifier destroys pollutants rather than collecting them
Graduate shows 2016: Rhode Island School of Design graduate Jacqueline Lung has bent, welded and sanded strips of stainless steel to form frames for a pair of sunglasses. More about Jacqueline Lung's steel Archytas sunglasses feature screw-fixed lenses
Canadian designer Philippe Malouin has added a small bowl to new 3D-printed homeware brand Othr's collection of items, as part of its chain of fortnightly product launches (+ slideshow). More about Philippe Malouin contributes 3D-printed bowl to Othr's growing homeware range
Transportation design studio Kolelinia has released an updated model of its three-wheeled Halfbike – which raised close to $1 million on Kickstarter in 2015 (+ movie). More about Kolelinia updates design for Halfbike pedal-powered scooter