Afropicks by Simon Skinner challenges perception of Swedish design
Swedish product designer Simon Skinner has created a collection of afro hair combs that explore the effect of migration on Swedish identity. More
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Evian to launch collapsible "bubble" to combat plastic waste
Evian will trial a collapsible water dispenser made of recycled plastic, which is as "thin and light as a bubble" in a bid to reduce its plastic packaging. More
Adidas unveils fully recyclable Futurecraft Loop sneaker
Adidas has launched a sneaker made from virgin plastic that can be ground up and remade again, as part of the company's bid to mitigate the plastic crisis. More
Foster + Partners and LG reveal partnership behind roll-up television
Foster + Partners has been revealed as a collaborator on LG's Signature OLED TV R, the world's first television that rolls out of sight. More
Icelandic design studio makes bioplastic meat packaging from animal byproducts
Reykjavík design studio At10 has created a bioplastic meat packaging made out of the skin of the animal itself to reduce waste surrounding meat consumption. More
Bang & Olufsen launches TV that can be folded away to "reduce its visual presence"
Bang & Olufsen has unveiled its Beovision Harmony television, which can fold down into a sculptural form when not in use, at Milan design week. More
Brodie Neill replaces sand with microplastic found on beaches in contemporary hourglass
Designer Brodie Neill has created a contemporary hourglass filled with microplastic instead of sand to highlight the issue of ocean plastic pollution. More
Malou Palmqvist's sculptures defy the "fundamental laws of nature"
Geometric shapes balance precariously atop misshapen forms in this abstract sculpture series by Swedish designer Malou Palmqvist. More
Samsung's minimalist Space Monitor can free up your desk
Dezeen promotion: Samsung has launched a minimalist monitor that has no untidy wires and can fit flat against the wall to increase desk space. More
Jorge Penadés creates extruded aluminium vases from reclaimed products
Madrid designer Jorge Penadés has repurposed extruded aluminium parts from old lamps and shelves to create a series of multicoloured vases for furniture brand BD Barcelona Design. More
Bryte smart bed adjusts throughout the night to help users stay asleep
Tech startup Bryte has designed a robotic bed that can automatically adjust the temperature, customise support for different parts of the body and even rock a person to sleep. More
Ment designs tableware for Snøhetta's Under restaurant using local sand
Norwegian design studio Ment has created handcrafted tableware for Snøhetta's recently completed underwater restaurant in Norway using sand and minerals taken from the surrounding coast. More
David Chipperfield redesigns the classic Moka espresso maker for Alessi
British architect David Chipperfield has offered his take on the classic Italian coffee maker invented by Alfonso Bialetti in the 1930s. More
Sushi Singularity makes a bespoke dinner based on your bodily fluids
Japanese conceptual design studio Open Meals has announced a restaurant concept that will use a customer's saliva, faeces and urine to create 3D-printed sushi tailored to their nutritional needs. More
Instant Windows offers quick fix for houses in war zones
Swiss designer Reto Togni has developed a cling-film-like temporary window to make damaged houses in conflict zones habitable. More
Egg-shaped burial pod aims to "change our approach to death"
Designers Anna Citelli and Raoul Bretzel have created Capsula Mundi, an egg-shaped pod for the deceased that offers an alternative to traditional burial methods. More
Sony launches Wena smartwatch strap to update classic timepieces
Sony has launched a different take on the smartwatch, with all the technology embedded in a band that users can attach to their favourite analogue face. More
Nicola Golfari designs Lifetools objects for people with or without disabilities
Italian designer Nicola Golfari has created a series of household objects that make everyday tasks easier for people with disabilities, including a folding shower seat and a tilting mirror. More
Forbo Flooring launches range of marbled flooring informed by nature
Dezeen promotion: Forbo Flooring has launched Mamoleum Marbled, a new collection of marbled lino floor coverings designed to help create homely interiors. More
Algorithmic Couture aims to reduce fashion industry waste with digital customisation
Research collective Synflux has developed a system of digitised couture that reduces the amount of fabric needed to make clothes by creating garments that exactly fit the wearer's body. More