In the third video of our Design for Life collaboration with Dassault Systèmes, Studio INI founder Nassia Inglessis describes how technology enables her to create interactive spaces. More about "Architecture should create possibilities for interaction" says Studio INI founder Nassia Inglessis
Architecture studio Space Popular has designed the venue for Punto de Inflexión, the first-ever architecture conference held in virtual reality. More about Space Popular designs world's first VR architecture conference as alternative to "boring" Zoom talks
Three graduate designers have developed a body movement-recognition system that enables amputees and people with disabilities to use gesture-controlled smart devices more effectively. More about Dots is a gesture-recognition system for people with disabilities
Utah startup WNDR Alpine has replaced the petroleum-based plastics usually used in skis with algae-based bioplastics that make them "more predictable, stable and durable". More about WNDR Alpine replaces plastic with algae in off-piste skis
Exposing and tackling racism in technology is one of the goals of UK initiative A Vibe Called Tech. Dezeen spoke to founder Charlene Prempeh about the responsibility companies have in protecting the black community on and offline. More about "Technology's been coming for black people since the beginning" says Charlene Prempeh
In the second video of our Design for Life collaboration with Dassault Systèmes, Exploration Architecture founder Michael Pawlyn explains how computational design tools allow architects to mimic the natural world. More about Biomimicry enables architects to make "positive impact" on the environment says Michael Pawlyn
Swedish shipping company Wallenius Marine is developing a ship called Oceanbird, which could transport 7,000 cars and trucks across the Atlantic propelled only by the wind. More about Wallenius Marine develops world's largest wind-powered vessel to slash shipping emissions
Bolon's head of sustainability Håkan Nordin discussed ways of using plastic more sustainably in this live conversation produced by Dezeen for the Swedish flooring brand. More about Live interview with Håkan Nordin on rethinking the use of plastic in design
To highlight sustainable and ethical substitutes for animal leather we've rounded up six materials that can rival its textural and performance qualities, from vegan pineapple leather to a leather alternative made of seafood shells. More about Six alternatives to animal leather made from plants and food waste
Julia Koerner explains how she uses technology to apply architectural techniques to fashion and costume design in the first video of our Design for Life collaboration with Dassault Systèmes. More about 3D-printed fashion has "no limitations of form and geometry" says Julia Koerner
Adidas, Stella McCartney, Lululemon and Gucci's parent company Kering have teamed up to invest in a novel material called Mylo, which is grown from mycelium but rivals the look and feel of animal leather. More about Major fashion houses will sell products made from mushroom leather by next year
Seetal Solanki of London design studio Ma-tt-er teamed up with Dezeen to host a live panel discussion on textile technology for London Craft Week. More about Ma-tt-er and Dezeen present a live panel discussion on textile intelligence for London Craft Week
Arthur Mamou-Mani and Anne Asensio discuss the potential of computational design in this live talk which launches Dezeen's Design for Life collaboration with French design software brand Dassault Systèmes. More about Dassault Systèmes partners with Dezeen for a live talk with Arthur Mamou-Mani
Amazon has debuted its Ring Always Home Cam, an autonomous drone-style camera that can fly around the home to record disturbances when the resident is away. More about Amazon launches autonomous flying security camera for the home
London architect Suzanne Brewer has created a prototype wheelchair with only two wheels and a saddle seat that takes the user from seated to standing in one fluid movement. More about Suzanne Brewer develops "Segway-style" wheelchair that allows users to stand upright
A patent-pending technology designed by British startup The Tyre Collective to capture the unseen synthetic rubber particles expelled by car tyres has been awarded this year's UK national James Dyson Award. More about The Tyre Collective develops car-mounted device to capture microplastic emissions from tyres
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has revealed three concepts for zero-emission commercial aircraft that would be powered by hydrogen and could be in service by 2035. More about Airbus unveils concept for world's "first zero-emission commercial aircraft"
Chinese designer Huachen Xin has created Pollution Ranger and Smog Shade, an installation that monitors and visualises the air pollution levels in cities. More about Pollution Ranger and Smog Shade installation visualises air quality data in realtime
TU Delft researcher Bob Hendrikx has created Living Cocoon, a coffin made from mycelium that helps bodies decompose faster while improving the surrounding soil. More about Bob Hendrikx designs "living coffin" from mushroom mycelium
Technology company Embodied has developed a robot companion for children that uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to process and respond to natural conversation and facial expressions. More about Moxie is a smart robot companion that teaches children life lessons