Dezeen Showroom: designed by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba for Poltrona Frau, the Happy Jack sofa is named for its welcoming qualities that include smile-shaped armrests. More
Dezeen Courses: interested in studying a creative discipline in the UK at postgraduate level? Check out six master's courses run by the University of Leeds, including degrees in fashion, advertising and design. More
Dezeen Showroom: part of a complete bathroom accessories collection by Geesa, the Opal 18.5-centimetre bathroom shelf features simple graphic shapes and an optional brushed black metal finish. More
Italian studio Space Caviar has constructed Dixit Algorizmi: The Garden of Knowledge, an indoor garden with reflective steel steps for the Uzbekistan pavilion at this year's Venice Art Biennale. More
Designers need to stop feeling guilty about making products and start using their creativity to become part of the climate solution, writes Katie Treggiden. More
South African architect Sumayya Vally has been appointed to the curatorial team for the first Islamic Arts Biennale, which is set to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. More
Trade fair Design Shanghai has rescheduled this year's event as the city is in lockdown following a coronavirus outbreak. The show will now take place from 13 to 15 October. More
Dezeen Showroom: flooring brand Tarkett has updated its iQ Granit and iQ Eminent vinyl designs to be hard-wearing in interiors with high foot traffic. More
Entertainment and media conglomerate Disney has launched Disney Home, a design brand selling furnishings, home accessories and limited-edition collaborations. More
Promotion: Italian designer Marco Williams Fagioli has designed the Yoku Spa, which contains a sauna, shower and Turkish bath, for design brand Effe. More
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish studio Interesting Times Gang has designed a 3D-printed chair made from recycled fishing nets. More
British designer Thomas Heatherwick is creating a 21-metre-high sculpture named Tree of Trees at Buckingham Palace as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend celebrations. More
Interchangeable modular components eliminate the need for expensive custom building in the Lytra lower-limb prosthesis, created by industrial designer Harry Teng to offer amputees a safe, low-cost standing aid in the shower. More
Dezeen Showroom: furniture brand Actiu has launched Fluit, a chair made from recycled polypropylene plastic and fibreglass. More
To celebrate Earth Day we've compiled a list of 50 people who are pushing the boundaries of sustainable architecture and design. More
Coachella festival has returned to the California desert after a two-year hiatus, with artworks including a steel-framed playground by Architensions and a trio of totems by Kiki van Eijk. Here are seven of the most spectacular installations. More
Dezeen Showroom: circular wall mounts with a glass shelf that appears to balance on top characterise the Opal bathroom shelf, designed by Dutch brand Geesa. More
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish lighting brand Pholc has collaborated with Broberg & Ridderstråle to create Romb Mini, a portable table lamp made from two stacked aluminum shapes designed to imitate cardboard. More
Benjamin Hubert's studio Layer has designed a pair of smart glasses for tech company Viture that puts a virtual screen in the wearer's line of sight so they can play games or stream media. More
Research company OpenAI has developed a programme that can turn simple text instructions into high-quality images. More