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This week on Dezeen, we kicked off our mid-century modern design series with an overview of the movement, which is showing no signs of abating after more than 70 years. Read more

My pal Saul sent me the weirdest and funnest treat I have *ever* received: A “Not Fried Chicken” Ice Cream Bucket by Life Raft Treats. It looks just like a fried chicken drumstick, but it’s actually an intricate ice cream creation, complete with waffle ice cream, a chocolate-covered cookie “bone” and a coating of white …

“Stop trying to be cool. Be nerdy and obsessive about the things you love. Enthusiasm will get you farther than indifference.” – James McCrae

View this post on Instagram A post shared by designboom magazine (@designboom) This. Dessert. Makes. My. Heart. Sing.

I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation on friendship.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has unveiled the brand’s long-awaited driverless Robotaxi as well as surprise prototype Robovan at the We, Robot event in Los Angeles, USA. Read more

Promotion: footwear brand Birkenstock is launching a multisensory installation at its London creative residency space, Birkenstock Studio, where visitors are encouraged to reconnect with nature. Read more

Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Vondom has listed a selection of its outdoor furnishings on Dezeen Showroom, including those created in collaboration with designers and architects. Read more

London-based artist John Akomfrah has collaborated with LG OLED to present a five-screen film installation, as revealed in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen. Read more

Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Vondom has collaborated with architect Ramón Esteve to launch a sun lounger named Gatsby, which was informed by the elegance of the Art Deco movement. Read more