David Shrigley urges government to "keep Britain kind" with new illustrations
Off the back of the UK's general election, British artist David Shrigley has made a plea to the Conservative government to champion the country's diversity and abolish laws that attack human rights. More
Colour-changing T-shirt alerts wearers to the effects of climate change
Design studios The Unseen and The Lost Explorer have come together to create a T-shirt that changes colour when it comes into contact with polluted water. More
Stella McCartney to use ocean plastic for upcoming fashion line
Having already designed trainers made from ocean plastic, fashion designer Stella McCartney has revealed that she will collaborate with Parley for the Oceans on a long-term project named Ocean Legends. More
Make room for more women at the table, Michelle Obama tells Apple
Michelle Obama has warned Apple that it will miss out on a major market if it doesn't hire more women, during a speech at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference. More
IKEA to collaborate with Virgil Abloh for millennial-focused furniture collection
IKEA has announced it will work alongside fashion designer Virgil Abloh to produce a collection aimed at millennials moving into their first homes, which could also include his take on the brand's iconic blue Frakta bag. More
IKEA looks to space travel for new micro-living furniture collection
IKEA is set to produce a collection of space-saving furniture that draws on the logistics of space travel to find innovative solutions for shrinking living spaces. More
Varaschin adds outdoor rocking chair to Summerset collection
Dezeen promotion: Italian furniture brand Varaschin has added a rocking chair with a net-structure frame and wooden base to its collection of outdoor furniture. More
Immigration cuts will damage UK's creative industries, study finds
If the UK government imposes stricter immigration controls after Brexit, it could spell disaster for London's design industry, according to a new study published by the Creative Industries Federation. More
Adidas faces lawsuit over Art Basel-branded trainers
The organisers of Swiss fair Art Basel have filed a lawsuit against Adidas for using the event's name and branding without permission on a limited-edition pair of trainers. More
Banksy recalls "ill-conceived" election poster for UK voters opposing the Conservatives
Banksy has recalled a limited-edition print that he planned to send to those voting against the Conservative party in the UK election, having been warned that the artwork could "invalidate the election result". More
Banksy to send free print to UK voters opposing the Conservatives
British street artist Banksy has created a limited-edition print that he will send to those voting against the Conservative party in the UK election. More
MVRDV creates interiors for Groos store inside post-war Rotterdam building
MVRDV restored the industrial roots of this building in the Het Industriegebouw in Rotterdam to create a new home for the Groos design store. More
IKEA releases film in ode to its beloved blue bag
Following on from the blue bag's recent viral moment, IKEA has released a short film celebrating the Frakta tote and its multitude of uses. More
15 designers to watch from this year's Central Saint Martins BA Fashion show
On Wednesday night, all eyes were on Central Saint Martins' BA Fashion class of 2017 – with students presenting collections that tackled pressing social issues, ideas about gender and the UK's upcoming election. Design reporter Alice Morby picks the 15 graduates to watch. More
MIT researchers develop tattoo inks that could act as health trackers
Researchers from MIT's Media Lab have developed a tattoo ink that changes colour according to varying glucose and pH levels inside the body. More
Nendo scatters mirrors across flower-arranging school for Kaleidoscopic Ivy installation
Over 40,000 shards of polished steel make up this installation by Nendo, which is designed as an "ivy of mirrors" spreading across a Japanese flower-arranging school. More
Rolls-Royce unveils bespoke Sweptail car worth $13 million
Car brand Rolls-Royce has created a one-off motorcar based on its vintage models, which has reportedly sold for an eight-figure sum. More
BMW aims to "reinvent urban mobility" with connected scooter concept
BMW Motorrad's latest concept vehicle is a zero-emissions scooter that would make it easier for riders to get around cities. More
World's first graphene paint launches in the UK
Miracle material graphene – considered the strongest substance known to science – has been used to make eco-friendly paint by manufacturer Graphenstone. More
Apple's Jony Ive appointed chancellor of Royal College of Art
Apple's chief design officer Jonathan Ive is set to replace James Dyson as chancellor of London's Royal College of Art. More