Hello Robot exhibition explores our mixed feelings about intelligent machines
"Do you trust robots?", "Could a robot do your job?" and "Do you believe in the death and rebirth of things?" are among the deep questions being posed to visitors at the Vitra Design Museum's latest exhibition. More
William Knight appointed head of design for Art Dubai Group
100% design director William Knight is leaving his London post to head up Dubai Design Week. More
IKEA reveals Tom Dixon's Delaktig modular bed and sofa
IKEA and Tom Dixon have revealed the results of their collaboration: a modular bed that "explores notions of adaptability and future-proofing". More
Dark walls and custom furniture fill Stockholm's Alma creative space by Tham & Videgård
Architecture firm Tham & Videgård has turned a former Stockholm design college into a members club that aims to make creative professionals feel "a little spoiled". More
Humans need to become cyborgs to survive, says Elon Musk
Humans will need to digitally enhance their brains if they are to remain relevant in a future filled with artificial intelligences, according to Tesla founder Elon Musk. More
Dark interiors take over in response to "darker times"
White walls are taking a backseat as Brexit, Trump and global political instability drive homeowners to "nest", according to the interior designer behind the Stockholm Furniture Fair's annual Trends exhibition. More
Tingest designs home gym equipment to look like objets d'art
Marble dumbbells, a bamboo hula hoop and slimline kettlebell feature in Swedish brand Tingest's vision for home training equipment. More
Jaime Hayon mashes up architectural styles for Stockholm Furniture Fair pavilion
Spanish designer Jaime Hayón is making forays into architecture, with this pop-up pavilion at the Stockholm Furniture Fair and a more large-scale project in the pipeline. More
Netflix's design documentary series to premiere tomorrow
This exclusive clip gives a preview of the new design documentary series Abstract: The Art of Design, which will bring Bjarke Ingels, Es Devlin, Ilse Crawford and more into the living rooms of Netflix's global audience. More
Carl Hansen & Son reissues final chair from original Hans J Wegner collection of four
Carl Hansen & Son has used this week's Stockholm Furniture Fair to relaunch Danish modernist Hans J Wegner's CH23 dining chair, designed at the same time as his famous Wishbone chair. More
Wästberg launches Holocene collection of non-electric lights
Swedish brand Wästberg has stepped back in time during the Stockholm Furniture Fair, launching a collection of fire-based lighting by Ilse Crawford, David Chipperfield and Jasper Morrison. More
Jean Nouvel designs striped flooring collection for Bolon
Jean Nouvel has partnered with Bolon for the Swedish flooring brand's first collection designed by an architect, which launches at Stockholm Furniture Fair today. More
Five of the best exhibits to see at Stockholm Design Week 2017
Jaime Hayón's back catalogue and a furniture collection inspired by an 18th-century religious sect are among the attractions we recommend at Stockholm Design Week, which gets underway tomorrow. More
Morag Myerscough brightens the wards of Sheffield Children's Hospital
British designer Morag Myerscough had to meet strict clinical regulations to bring her bright colours and harlequin prints to the wards of this children's hospital in northern England. More
Philippe Starck hits out at reissue of jelly-phone concept
Philippe Starck has threatened to take action against a fellow French designer he accuses of spreading "false information" by passing off a 20-year-old concept for a smartphone as a new project. More
New University of the Underground design course aims to build "a network of creative soldiers"
A new masters programme titled the University of the Underground is promising a fee-free design education to students who want to "positively challenge institutions and power structures". More
Slack's European headquarters eschews bright colours of tech startup offices
The "urban grain" of Dublin influenced ODOS Architects' design for the European offices of Slack, the company known for its inter-office messaging app. More
Piaggio introduces Gita personal cargo droid that follows you around
The company behind the Vespa scooter has made its first move into autonomous transportation with a robotic personal helper that carries your belongings for you. More
White brick and reclaimed eucalyptus wood fill Sydney Dessert Kitchen
Australian designer Matt Woods has given Chinese cafe chain The Dessert Kitchen a minimal and nature-led interior for its first outpost in Sydney. More
Pantone creates Greenery-themed home that can be booked on Airbnb
Colour company Pantone has collaborated with Airbnb to fill a London home with planting and projects that match its verdant 2017 colour of the year. More