Designs of the Year
Volkswagen claims XL1 is “the most efficient production car in the world”
Squishy silicone keys control pitch and volume on ROLI’s musical Seaboard
The Bradley timepiece for blind people proves inclusive design has wide appeal
Dezeen readers get 25% off Designs of the Year 2014 exhibition tickets
Competition: five pairs of Designs of the Year exhibition tickets to be won
Futuristic gowns formed from metallic neoprene by Sadie Williams
Designs of the Year 2014 shortlist announced
Advances in virtual reality will “blur the line between what’s virtual and what’s real”
Museo Jumex by David Chipperfield opens in Mexico City
Phonebloks mobile phone concept by Dave Hakkens
United Nations North Delegates’ Lounge by Hella Jongerius and Rem Koolhaas
Paul Smith Albemarle Street store facade by 6a Architects
Peek smartphone adapter and app scans eyes to help combat blindness
Chineasy illustrated characters designed to make learning Chinese easy
Benjamin Hubert’s lightweight Ripple table is now strong enough to stand on
NLE’s floating school casts anchor in Lagos Lagoon
Perforated concrete walls encase La Tallera gallery by Frida Escobedo
Praça das Artes by Brasil Arquitetura features concrete boxes projecting over a public plaza
Google buys domestic technology firm Nest in first step towards connected home
Art gallery and archive by Lacaton & Vassal mirrors an old shipbuilding workshop
Cycling shoes by Tracey Neuls for Tokyobike
New Resin Series by Jo Nagasaka for Established & Sons
The Alchemist’s Dressing Table by Lauren Davies
