Promotion: Trimble SketchUp will bring its 3D Basecamp Summit to Las Vegas, exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) and reality capture are changing the way projects are designed, visualised and built. More about SketchUp's 3D Basecamp Summit to showcase new digital tools for architects and designers
Promotion: global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks has acquired mobile app developer Morpholio in a bid to revolutionise the workflows of architects and designers. More about Vectorworks acquires Morpholio to help designers "unlock new creative superpowers"
Designers should use AI's foibles as a chance to move away from the ruthlessly rational approach that has come to dominate software, writes Nick Foster. More about "Software designers must abandon their roles as the custodians of libraries, logic and grids"
Increasing numbers of architects and designers are moving into UX design in search of better pay and working conditions, we report as part of our Performance Review series. More about Architects and designers moving into UX, say recruiters
Burkinabè architect Diébédo Francis Kéré has designed the UNESCO Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects, which will display 600 artefacts that have been stolen or disappeared. More about Diébédo Francis Kéré designs UNESCO museum for stolen artefacts
Rumours of the metaverse's demise are greatly exaggerated – particularly when it comes to designing virtual buildings, writes Sarah Housley. More about "The idea of designing for virtual worlds is just getting started"
When Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone in 2007 it marked the beginning of the smartphone era. Now there's speculation that frustration with our devices and a new AI project from legendary Apple designer Jony Ive could bring it to an end. More about Is this the twilight of the smartphone?
Promotion: American technology company Snaptrude has launched a major update to its software, which allows for faster and more efficient development of early concepts. More about Snaptrude launches version 3.0 with "an all-in-one design ecosystem for early stage architecture"
A specification tool called Singular Configurator by Ideal Standard and Villeroy & Boch has been designed to help streamline bathroom design, as shown in this video created by Dezeen for the brand. More about Specification tool by Ideal Standard and Villeroy & Boch designed to simplify bathroom design
Apple has revealed its "broadest software design update ever", which features translucent buttons and controls redesigned using its Liquid Glass design, expanded AI capabilities and a gaming app. More about Apple unveils iOS 26 software update with translucent Liquid Glass
Google has dialled up the fun in its updated design language, Material 3 Expressive, after user testing found that people have an appetite for "wild and way-too-playful" interfaces, Google Design vice-president Vanessa Cho told Dezeen. More about Google ushers in age of "expressive" interfaces with Material Design update
Interior designer Tola Ojuolape demonstrates how to apply materials and finishes to a project using SketchUp in the second part of her Design Workshop, produced by Dezeen for the software brand. More about Watch part two of Tola Ojuolape's Design Workshop with SketchUp about materials and finishes in interior design
In the latest instalment of Dezeen and SketchUp's Design Workshops, interior designer Tola Ojuolape explains how she used SketchUp's software to create a virtual library for Clerkenwell in London. More about Watch part one of Tola Ojuolape's Design Workshop with SketchUp about narrative and experience in interior design
Uchronia founder Julian Sebban demonstrates how to work with texture and colour using SketchUp in the second part of his filmed Design Workshop, which was produced by Dezeen for the software brand. More about Watch part two of Uchronia's Design Workshop with SketchUp about texture and colour
In the first instalment of Dezeen and SketchUp's Design Workshops, Uchronia founder Julien Sebban explains how he used SketchUp's software to create a fictional bar interior characterised by amorphous forms. More about Watch part one of Uchronia's Design Workshop with SketchUp about form in design
A screenless smartphone alternative powered by artificial intelligence, the Humane AI Pin was savaged by critics but designers should not make the mistake of dismissing it entirely, writes Abb-d Taiyo. More about "The 'worst product ever' has a lot to admire"
Dezeen is teaming up with SketchUp to launch the Design Workshops video series in which leading designers describe how they created especially commissioned interior environments. More about Dezeen and SketchUp are launching Design Workshops with Uchronia and Tola Ojuolape
UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects has collaborated with software developer Epic Games to create a parametric-style version of London that players can build on in the video game Fortnite. More about Zaha Hadid Architects creates parametric London for Fortnite game
Swedish furniture brand IKEA has created a peer-to-peer resale platform called IKEA Preowned as part of its aim to become a circular business by 2030. More about IKEA launches online marketplace for second-hand furniture
Promotion: educational institute My ArchiSchool has developed game design courses children and architects can use to create visualisations of their spatial designs. More about My ArchiSchool launches game design courses for architectural visualisations