From golden syrup to golden shoes, this week’s Design Line ponders how the language of design is being co-opted for political messages, as well as including stories about material tracing, manufactured outrage and un-radical retrofitting.

It’s the first week of the new year, which means the return of ‘Design Line’, Disegno’s weekly digest of the best design stories from around the world.

From gift giving to prize receiving, from competitions call outs to penning letters on government action on AI, this week’s Design Line is full of activity, activism and announcements.

Bearing gifts from Lagos Space Programme, Tatiana Bilbao, Form Us With Love and Thomas Heatherwick, the new issue of Design Reviewed is now available ahead of the holiday season.

Tosin Oshinowo’s Adidas store, Climmavore’s first conference, new Design Researchers in Residence, and more. It’s this week’s Design Line.

Sabine Marcelis’ take on the lava lamp, Max Lamb’s cardboard furniture, and Aqui Thami’s triumph in the Hublot Design Prize all come under the spotlight in this week’s edition of Design Line.

Tremaine Emory quits Supreme, Space 10 closes down, and iFixit takes on the always-broken McFlurry machine in this week’s Design Line.

Spaceships, driverless cars and wind-powered cargo ships – transport abounds in this week’s edition of Design Line.