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
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
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
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
Dezeen promotion: Italian engineer Alberto Meda has improved the popular Frame office chairs he designed for furniture brand Alias, by adding new mechanisms that enhance their ergonomics. More
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
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
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
Sony has unveiled a new version of the robot dog it killed off over a decade ago – and it now comes with artificial intelligence. More
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
Joost van Bleiswijk used disjointed steel rods to create this collection of furniture and lighting, which is based on huge abstract paintings the designer created in his studio. More
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
Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Alissa Rees has developed an intravenous system that can be worn, giving hospital patients more freedom to move around. More
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
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
Google's expanded line of tech-focussed products is distinct from its competitors for the way the items integrate with the body and home, according to the company's head of hardware design Ivy Ross. More
Nendo has designed a temporary toilet for those affected by natural disasters, which can be assembled using found materials and completely dismantled for easy transportation. More
Dezeen promotion: modular flooring manufacturer Interface has launched its first collection of luxury vinyl tiles, which can be used to create a mix of hard and soft surfaces in one space. More
Tasked with reinventing the zipper, Nendo has come up with five different fastenings, each designed to suit a different function. More
The newly unveiled BlackBerry Motion smartphone ditches the brand's trademark QWERTY keyboard, in favour of a touchscreen interface. More
Facebook has unveiled its new Oculus Go virtual-reality headset, which functions without being plugged into a computer or paired with a phone. More