US designer Brad Bartlett used an algorithm to give each copy of design school the ArtCenter's prospectus a different cover, playing on the modernist graphics of alumnus Alvin Lustig. More about ArtCenter Viewbook features 40,500 unique modernist-inspired covers
The use of facial recognition in Hong Kong and London's King's Cross demonstrates the need to control access to the technology in the same way other dangerous items are regulated, says Owen Hopkins. More about "Facial recognition is a fundamental threat to society"
Chinese University of Hong Kong student Sum Ming Wong and Kin Pong Li have designed a door handle that uses light to constantly sterilise itself. More about Hong Kong-based students invent self-sanitising door handle
Researchers at the Clinatec laboratory in Grenoble have created an exoskeleton, which paralysed users can control with their mind in order to help them move both their arms and legs. More about Mind-controlled exoskeleton allows paralysed patient to move again
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have demonstrated an experimental way of manufacturing cement that releases no carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. More about MIT researchers develop emissions-free cement production process
Jon Emmony has installed a five-storey augmented reality experience, called Digital Falls, in the atrium of Selfridges department store in London. More about Jon Emmony designs "Europe's largest AR experience" for Selfridges
Designer Daan Roosegaarde is the latest creative to collaborate with Carlo Ratti's Scribit project, creating a robot-drawn illustration based on his ongoing research into space waste. More about Daan Roosegaarde partners with Scribit to bring space waste into people's living rooms
London designer Arthur Carabott has worked with composer Anna Meredith to create an augmented reality app that immerses listeners in a piece of music. More about Arthur Carabott designs app that is "like virtual reality for the ears"
From a desolate vision of LA burning to a VR experience of a polluted ocean, Dezeen has selected four projects created by graduates of the Fiction and Entertainment masters program at the Southern California Institute of Architecture. More about SCI-Arc's Fiction and Entertainment graduates imagine future worlds
A ring, glasses and earbuds are among Amazon’s latest voice-controlled devices to offer "even more ways to add Alexa to your daily life". More about Amazon adds wearables to voice-controlled Alexa collection
Layer and Panasonic have designed a range of near-future product concepts, including a smart head massaging device and an AI-powered skin analysis that makes personalised, nutritious smoothies in response to the results. More about Layer and Panasonic aim to enhance your wellbeing with collection of smart devices
Consumers could change the colour of their cars, shoes, clothes or other belongings at will, using a new light-responsive ink from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. More about MIT creates reprogrammable ink to make objects change colour
Dutch social enterprise Fairphone has released a new version of its "ethical" smartphone that is designed to be easily taken apart for repairs. More about Fairphone 3 promises to be "real sustainable alternative" to regular smartphones
Robin Grasby has unveiled a collection of tables made from Altrock, a material created by the industrial designer from marble offcuts suspended in resin. More about Robin Grasby reveals Altrock furniture collection made from reclaimed marble
Audi has revealed its AI:Trail concept car – an all-wheel drive with drones for headlights and other features to enhance the passengers' enjoyment of the outdoors. More about Audi replaces headlights with drones and seats with hammocks in AI:Trail car
Are drones becoming a threat to society? Dezeen's Tom Ravenscroft and Calum Lindsay will be taking to Twitter on Thursday 3 October at 4pm UK time to discuss the impact of drones on cities and city design. Join in using the hashtag #dezeenchat. More about Join Dezeen's drones chat on Twitter with #dezeenchat
University of Sussex graduate Lucy Hughes used fish waste to create MarinaTex, a compostable alternative to single-use plastic that has won her this year's UK James Dyson Award. More about Fish scale bioplastic wins UK James Dyson Award for student design
There's a lot more to sound design than special effects, says Yuri Suzuki. The London-based designer talks Dezeen through seven projects that show how he is using design to improve our relationship with noise. More about Yuri Suzuki shows the fun side of sound design in seven offbeat projects
Dezeen promotion: a vibrant rainforest, a personalised flower made by an algorithm and a screen that changes in social situations are among the finalists in the Samsung Mobile Design Competition wallpaper category, revealed today. More about Top five wallpaper designs revealed in Samsung and Dezeen's mobile design competition
Dezeen promotion: a stress-busting phone case, a huggable toy and a storage solution for wireless earbuds are among the finalists in the Samsung Mobile Design Competition accessories category, revealed today. More about Top five accessory designs revealed in Samsung and Dezeen's mobile design competition