David Hockney creates iPad-designed stained-glass window for Westminster Abbey
London's Westminster Abbey has a new stained-glass window, designed by David Hockney on his iPad, to commemorate the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. More
Kirkby Design and Tom Dixon launch fabrics digitally printed with photos of foil and hair
Nottinghamshire-based textile brand Kirkby Design has partnered with British designer Tom Dixon to transform photographs of textured materials such as foil and hair into digitally printed textiles. More
Es Devlin to design interactive Poem Pavilion for Dubai Expo 2020
British set designer Es Devlin has been chosen to create the UK Pavilion at the Dubai Expo 2020, with a performative structure that will use artificial intelligence to write poems. More
Peel Saver is an ecological packaging for fries made from potato skins
Italian designers Simone Caronni, Paolo Stefano Gentile and Pietro Gaeli have created an ecological packaging for fries made from recycled potato skins, as a sustainable alternative to paper. More
Rose-flavoured breast wins Bompas & Parr's ice cream competition
A rose and chai-flavoured ice cream designed by Sally Reynolds has won Bompas & Parr's ice cream competition, which took place during this year's London Design Festival. More
Renault imagines convoys of driverless pods that deliver parcels and pop-up shops
Renault rethinks how goods and services are delivered in cities with its Ez-Pro concept, which imagines autonomous, electric vehicles that connect up with a fleet of shared, customisable "robo-pods". More
Space10 envisions future of self-driving cars as farms, hotels and clinics on wheels
IKEA's innovation lab Space10 explores the potential of autonomous vehicles to take on new uses, with seven concepts that include a mobile cafe and a farm on wheels. More
Scholten & Baijings installs contemporary tea party inside Fortnum & Mason
Scholten & Baijings has installed a tea party with a modern twist in London department store Fortnum & Mason, made up of more than 80 objects designed by the Dutch duo. More
Infiniti's Prototype 10 concept is a modern take on the classic speedster
Infiniti has unveiled its latest Prototype 10 concept car, which aims to bring the classic speedster into the electric era. More
Eight designers exploring the versatility of glass for London Design Festival
This year's London Design Festival features an array of projects that showcase new and inventive techniques in glass. Design reporter Natashah Hitti picks out eight of the most interesting examples, including vessels shaped by spectacles and glass blocks infused with bubbles. More
Daan Roosegaarde launches initiative to turn space waste into "ingredients for something special"
Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde is launching a large-scale project to solve the "problem with no solution" of waste and debris floating around in outer space. More
Mercedes-Benz unveils modular concept vehicle that transforms from car to van
The latest concept vehicle from German auto brand Mercedes-Benz is made up of modular components, meaning it can morph from a car into a van. More
Volvo condenses the home into autonomous concept car
Swedish car manufacturer Volvo has unveiled an all-electric, self-driving vehicle that can double up as a mobile office, bedroom or living room. More
Baohan Jiang's deconstructed wardrobe aims to change our perception of time
Royal College of Art graduate Baohan Jiang has investigated the contents of the wardrobe to encourage users to reconsider how they structure, and experience, time. More
Carlsberg replaces plastic ring can holders with recyclable glue
Carlsberg is replacing the plastic ring wrapping used to secure multipack beers with eco-friendly glue, reducing its plastic waste by up to 76 per cent. More
Brand New Roman is a typeface made from brand logos
Digital studio Hello Velocity has created a typeface using the trademarks of popular brands including Netflix, Amazon and Facebook. More
Catch device lets users in developing countries test themselves for HIV at home
British product designer Hans Ramzan has created a pocket-sized device that enables people to test themselves for HIV from the comfort of their own home. More
Charlotte Kidger uses industrial waste to create colourful furniture
London-based designer Charlotte Kidger gives new life to polyurethane foam dust by turning it into multi-coloured pieces of furniture. More
Adidas concept trainer mimics the effect of running on sand to increase fitness
Aarish Netarwala has designed a pair of resistance training shoes for Adidas that simulate the experience of running on soft sand for a more intense workout. More
Amalia Shem Tov designs "ancient" cooking utensils for the modern kitchen
Shenkar College graduate Amalia Shem Tov has produced a series of ancient-looking cooking utensils, to help people rediscover their primal culinary roots. More