Architecture
Architecture
Virtual Cities explores the urban landscapes of 40 video games
Game developer and writer Konstantinos Dimopoulos has crowdfunded an atlas exploring the design of cities in video games. More
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News
News
Algorithm developed to predict the vertical growth of cities
Researchers from Universidade da Coruña in Spain have drawn from nature to write an algorithm that is capable of anticipating the growth pattern of cities. More
Technology
Technology
MIT's blind Cheetah 3 robot can navigate without sensors or cameras
Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have made a blind robot that moves by feeling, without the need for sensors and cameras. More
Design
Design
Jun Kamei's amphibious garment could enable humans to breathe underwater
Royal College of Art graduate Jun Kamei has built a garment that functions like gills, which could allow humans to survive when sea levels rise up and submerge the earth. More
Design
Design
Matteo Bandi's device-powered objects designed to beat smartphone addiction
Royal College of Art graduate Matteo Bandi has invented a series of objects that only work when connected to a smartphone, to help us live in the moment. More
Video
Video
Dezeen and Samsung competition challenges designers "to think differently" says Neville Brody
Graphic designer Neville Brody explains what he will be looking for as a judge on the Dezeen x Samsung Ambient Mode design competition in this movie Dezeen produced in collaboration with the electronics brand. More
Technology
Technology
Buzz wearable by New Deal Design aims to stop sexual assault
The design studio behind the Fitbit has revealed its latest wearable product – a device that aims to prevent rape by increasing users' awareness around consent. More
Design
Design
RCA graduate Marcus Kung designs propellerless drone
Royal College of Art graduate Marcus Kung has designed a drone that can fly without propellers, with the aim of reducing injuries. More
News
News
Elon Musk rubbishes claims his tiny submarine was "not practical" for Thai cave rescue
Elon Musk is insisting that the escape pod he hand delivered to the cave rescue team in Thailand is fully functional, after being criticised by the head of the mission. More
News
News
Elon Musk sends SpaceX technology to aid Thai cave rescue
A Falcon X rocket tube converted by Elon Musk into a "kid-size submarine" is on its way to Thailand, to help rescue the last of the boys trapped in an underwater cave. More
News
News
China claims to have developed long-range laser gun that can burn flesh
Researchers from China's Academy of Sciences claim to have developed a stealth laser weapon capable of burning targets nearly a kilometre away. More
Design
Design
Beeline's minimal navigation device directs motorcyclists with single arrow
Beeline has designed a stripped back navigation device for motorcyclists, which replaces visually complicated maps with a single arrow to direct bikers. More
Technology
Technology
MIT engineers create low-cost prosthetic foot that approximates natural gait
Engineers from MIT have developed a streamlined prosthetic foot that lets wearers walk with a fluid motion, and can be manufactured at a low cost. More
Technology
Technology
MIT engineers create 3D-printed magnetic shape-shifters
Engineers from MIT have designed soft, 3D-printed structures that can transform their shape "almost instantaneously" with the wave of a magnet. More
Technology
Technology
Swarm of drones perform at the opening of the Great Exhibition of the North
One hundred drones flew in formation through the night sky to electronic music last week at the opening of Great Exhibition of the North in Newcastle, England. More
Technology
Technology
Boeing unveils design for hypersonic passenger plane
Boeing has revealed a concept design for a hypersonic aircraft that could reach most locations in the world within one to three hours. More
Technology
Technology
Smartibot kit turns any household object into an AI-enhanced robot
Toymaker The Crafty Robot has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its latest design — a DIY robot that can follow you around the house and bring you drinks. More
Competition
Competition
Dezeen and Samsung launch €29,500 competition to design TV Ambient Mode
Dezeen promotion: Dezeen and Samsung Electronics are launching a design competition to create graphics for the Ambient Mode feature on the brand's QLED TV, with total prize money of €29,500. More
Technology
Technology
Seymourpowell's concept uses AI to decide your skincare routine
UK studio Seymourpowell has designed a concept for a cosmetics service that would curate the perfect products based on artificial intelligence and user data. More
Technology
Technology
ETH Zurich casts intricate metal facade in a 3D-printed mould
Students from ETH Zurich have pioneered a method of casting complex, one-off architectural structures from metal in a 3D-printed mould. More