Remote landscapes inform textural floor-tile collection by Shaw Contract
Dezeen promotion: flooring company Shaw Contract looked to the patterns and textures found in natural landscapes when creating its latest range of carpet tiles. More
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Competition: win a set of Bookman bicycle lights and magnetic reflectors
Dezeen is giving away five sets of rechargeable bike lights and magnetic reflectors that clip onto clothing, which are all designed by Swedish bicycle accessory brand Bookman. More
Dutch designers showcase furniture and products made from unusual textile
A group of 10 designers from the Netherlands has teamed up with manufacturer Low & Bonar to create a set of products made from its non-woven Colback textile. More
First hijab-wearing Barbie released in tribute to Olympic athlete
Mattel has launched a Barbie based on Olympic athlete Ibtihaj Muhammad – the brand's first ever doll to come with its own hijab. More
Brewdog launches beer designed to "remind leaders to prioritise climate-change issues"
Beer brand Brewdog has released a new drink, featuring both a recipe and packaging designed to raise awareness about the impact of climate change. More
Moleskine's Smart Planner lets users organise notes on page and screen
Italian stationery brand Moleskine has added to its collection of smart products able to digitise handwritten notes with the release of a planner that syncs with phones, computers and tablets. More
Device that detects skin cancer wins James Dyson Award 2017
A group of Canadian engineering students have been named the winners of this year's James Dyson Award, for their device that detects skin cancer without the need for a biopsy. More
Knauf and Brown weights standing lamp with fillable water bag
This flat-pack floor lamp by Vancouver studio Knauf and Brown is weighed down using a bag of water, which comes empty to make the product easier and lighter to ship. More
Formafantasma delves into Ettore Sottsass' archive to find colours for CEDIT tile collection
Dezeen promotion: designer studio Formafantasma worked with colours previously used by prolific architect Ettore Sottsass to create this range of tiles, which can be used to give ombre effects to surfaces. More
Tiffany & Co releases £945 tin can as part of Everyday Objects collection
New York jewellers Tiffany & Co has created a line of everyday items re-imagined in expensive materials, including a gold and silver tin can and a ball of yarn recreated in handspun silver for £6,840. More
LA architects design shelters for homeless cats
A pouf packed with plants, a faceted flat-packed hideaway and a big ball of twine are among the shelters that Los Angeles-based architects and designers have created for the city's stray cats. More
Nienke Helder designs therapy tools for women recovering from sexual trauma
Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Nienke Helder has created a set of sensory objects that can be used to rehabilitate women affected by sexual abuse. More
Yves Behar recycles boat sails and wetsuits to produce Deep Blue Bag
Swiss designer Yves Behar has designed a backpack made from recycled sails for California-based environmental non-profit Sustainable Surf, to raise awareness about protecting the ocean. More
Kelly Gijsen patterns cotton scarves using ink made from pollution
Dutch designer Kelly Gijsen has collaborated with startup company Graviky Labs to create a range of scarves that are patterned with ink made from carbon emissions. More
John Pawson designs trophies for Fashion Awards 2017
John Pawson designed the trophies for this year's Fashion Awards, which are each made from a cylindrical block of Swarovski crystal with a coloured "thread" encased in the middle. More
Amazon Key allows strangers to open your front door
Online retail giant Amazon has launched a service that lets its delivery staff drop off packages inside a customer's home while they are out. More
Dining Toys tableware turns eating into a sensual activity
Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Roxanne Brennen has created a range of dining tools designed to encourage a way of eating that she claims helps to trigger the same brain activity as sexual foreplay. More
Alissa Rees designs wearable alternative to traditional hospital drips
Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Alissa Rees has developed an intravenous system that can be worn, giving hospital patients more freedom to move around. More
Mirjam de Bruijn turns household cleaning products into waterless capsules
Aiming to create a sustainable alternative to standard cleaning products, Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Mirjam de Bruijn has condensed detergent, dish soap and shampoo into solid forms that are activated by water. More
JamesPlumb creates hand-sculpted lamps from lead and concrete
No two works are the same in JamesPlumb's new lighting collection, which features crumpled sheets of lead that sit on top of cubed concrete bases. More