Luma is a "magic compound" pill subscription service for the menopause
Design agency Morrama has developed a concept for a menopausal treatment service that would use artificial intelligence to tailor pills to help alleviate users' symptoms. More
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This week we explored Barbie's Dreamhouse through the decades
This week on Dezeen, we spoke to the editors of a book about Barbie's Dreamhouse to find out how changes in its design showcase the evolution of the American home. More
Five product and industrial design programmes on Dezeen Courses
Dezeen Courses: for our latest Dezeen Courses roundup, we've selected five product design and industrial design programmes that equip students with creative skills and manufacturing knowledge. More
Mill bin dries and shrinks food waste so it can be sent off for reuse
US start-up Mill aimed to create the ultimate solution to household food waste when designing this bin, which dries out any leftovers so they can be posted to the company and given a new purpose. More
Five student design and architecture projects that respond to death
Dezeen School Shows: we've picked five student projects that feature in Dezeen School Shows that examine themes relating to death, burial and the concept of an afterlife. More
Jony Ive gives Red Nose Day nose a "dramatic" flat-pack redesign
Former Apple designer Jony Ive has reimagined one of the world's most recognisable fundraising products – the nose worn as part of the annual Red Nose Day appeal. More
Domhnall Nolan designs modular sex furniture for "any kind of person"
Irish designer Domhnall Nolan has created the Play Pieces range of modular sex furniture that takes cues from retro gym equipment and aims to be gender-inclusive. More
Seven alternative bricks made of reclaimed waste and biomaterials
Expanded cork, construction waste and human urine feature in this roundup of brick alternatives, designed to reduce the masonry unit's embodied carbon footprint. More
PriestmanGoode unveils voice-absorbing face mask
Design studio PriestmanGoode has collaborated with startup Skyted on a mask that uses jet-engine technology to absorb the wearer's voice so they can make calls in public without being overheard. More
Municipal waste used to form low-carbon brick for Design Museum Gent extension
Architecture studios Carmody Groarke and TRANS Architectuur Stedenbouw have collaborated with material researchers to develop a brick made from local construction waste, which will be used to build the new wing of the Design Museum Gent. More
Eleven everyday designs reimagined for people with disabilities
From tableware to clothing, this roundup spotlights 11 everyday designs rethought by designers to maximise accessibility and inclusivity. More
Mui Board enables smart home control from a plank of wood
Japanese "calm technology" company Mui Lab has unveiled the consumer-ready version of its Mui Board – a minimalist control hub for the smart home that looks like an unassuming block of wood. More
Seven student projects designed with animals in mind
Dezeen School Shows: we've selected seven student projects that feature in Dezeen School Shows that are designed around animals and pets. More
Artificial intelligence and the circular economy will dictate design in 2023
Designers including Philippe Starck and Titi Ogufere share their predictions for 2023's major design trends, from the continued rise of AI to how inflation could impact the industry. More
AI-powered Ella pram provides an "almost nanny-like experience"
Vancouver startup Glüxkind Technologies has unveiled a pram for babies at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, which uses artificial intelligence to push and rock itself. More
Nowatch is a health-focused smartwatch that doesn't tell the time
A screen-less smartwatch has launched at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), promising to improve health and reduce stress without becoming a distraction. More
PlayStation debuts highly customisable controller for gamers with disabilities at CES
Electronics company Sony has unveiled an adaptable PlayStation controller named Project Leonardo that allows gamers with limited motor control to "craft their own play experience", as its first foray into accessible gaming equipment. More
Shellmet is a helmet for fishing workers made from waste scallop shells
Tokyo advertising agency TBWA\Hakuhodo and plastics manufacturer Koushi Chemical Industry Co have created Shellmet, a hard hat made from discarded scallop shells and recycled plastic. More
Dezeen's top 10 product designs of 2022
A fake avocado, a wearable vibrator for erectile dysfunction and a duo of James Turrell perfume bottles are among this year's most impactful product designs, which we've rounded up as part of our review of 2022. More
Natural Material Studio creates reusable biomaterial gift wrap for Calvin Klein
Copenhagen-based Natural Material Studio has unveiled an understated pouch made from biomaterial for fashion brand Calvin Klein that was designed as a Christmas gift wrap. More