Nike has released early concept designs of its battery-powered Project Amplify anklet that adheres to a person's lower leg to give them a motorised "boost" while running or walking. More about Nike developing "second set of calf muscles" with motor-assisted running device
Designers have emerged as the group most sceptical towards artificial intelligence in an attitudes survey of UK creative professionals, with four in five saying that the technology undermines originality. More about Designers most likely among creatives to believe AI dulls creativity
Dezeen Showroom: Australian design brand Bankston Architectural has published a selection of its latest door knobs, pulls and handles on Dezeen Showroom. More about Bankston Architectural uses tactile natural materials to create door hardware
Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia have created a building material where rammed earth is encased in permanent cardboard formwork, eliminating the need for cement. More about RMIT researchers reimagine rammed earth by encasing it in cardboard tubes
An AI model is infused with the socialist ideals of William Morris and operated by pressing the treadle of a vintage foot-powered sewing machine in this project by recent Central Saint Martins graduate Max Park. More about William Morris-inspired AI is powered by an old treadle sewing machine
London's discarded takeaway coffee cups are given a long and useful life in Cupsan, a new biomaterial that local design practice Blast Studio has started producing at scale. More about Blast Studio launches Cupsan biomaterial made from London coffee cups
Fluid curves and zingy gradients characterise the updated logos for Microsoft's Office applications, which have been redesigned for the first time since 2018. More about Microsoft Office rebrand demonstrates "how AI is shifting the discipline of design"
Students from London's Architectural Association have developed a low-cost and easily repeatable way to build with tree forks – a type of timber that is usually discarded as waste even though it is unusually strong. More about AA Design & Make students devise simple way to build with tree forks
Emory University scientist Roxana Chicas has collaborated with the Georgia Institute of Technology to create a wearable biopatch for outdoor workers to monitor and protect their health. More about Roxana Chicas designs wearable patch for early detection of heat exposure
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"
Dezeen Showroom: from intricate tiles to stone-effect surfaces, 2025 has seen Italian manufacturer Marazzi list another handful of its products on Dezeen Showroom. More about Five touchable tiles by Marazzi on Dezeen Showroom
Technology company Meta has added to its Ray-Ban smart glasses series with the Meta Ray-Ban Display – its first pair to combine AI and augmented reality. More about Meta launches first AI smart glasses with integrated display
Dezeen has teamed up with German appliance brand Gaggenau to showcase its newest oven, as revealed in this video created by Dezeen for the brand. More about Gaggenau unveils oven featuring "floating control ring" in Dezeen video
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features an interview with Hyundai Design Centre head Simon Loasby, following the release of its compact EV concept. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More about Readers say "a big yes to more fun and small cars" in this week’s Dezeen Debate
Two MIT students have developed a prototype for a 3D printer that uses artificial intelligence to transform food waste into objects such as cup holders and small containers. More about MIT students developing 3D printer that turns food waste into household objects
At this year's IAA Mobility motor show in Munich the spotlight was on electric vehicles, with brands including Audi and Porsche unveiling cars and concepts with features including inflatable headrests and induction charging. More about Five electric cars from IAA Mobility that are leading the design race
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Casalgrande Padana is a prolific producer of tiles. The following five nature-informed examples have been recently listed on our Showroom section. More about Casalgrande Padana lists tactile tiles on Dezeen Showroom
South Korean carmaker Hyundai has unveiled a compact EV concept designed specifically for driving in European cities, whose swooping form was determined by the properties of steel. More about Hyundai "rethinks the compact EV from the ground up" with Concept Three
Oral care company Suri has made its first update to its electric toothbrush, known for its sustainable approach with bioplastic brush heads recycled through a takeback scheme. More about Suri 2.0 brings new features to bioplastic electric toothbrush
Architecture studio Henning Larsen and the University of Pennsylvania have installed a modular pavilion on Governors Island in New York that radiates cool air for an AC alternative in public spaces. More about KlimaKover pavilion demonstrates "low-energy cooling" for outdoor heat relief