Ten fashion and textile designs by University of East London graduates
Menswear that spotlights the economic crisis in Zimbabwe features alongside a clothing collection that addresses ocean pollution in this fashion-focused VDF school show by the University of East London. More about Ten fashion and textile designs by University of East London graduates
Maven Watches expands on Hong Kong-inspired Artisan watch series
Dezeen promotion: minimalist watch brand Maven Watches has added to its Artisan series with the Dusty Olive 28-millimetre model, which takes subtle cues from the diverse landscape of Hong Kong. More about Maven Watches expands on Hong Kong-inspired Artisan watch series
Wall&decò's textured wallpapers are designed "to be explored with the hands"
Dezeen promotion: Design-led wallpaper company Wall&decò has created the Essential Wallpaper Collection, which has a range of textures, inlays, engravings and relief patterns. More about Wall&decò's textured wallpapers are designed "to be explored with the hands"
RCA students collaborate with OPPO to design products focused on humanising technology
Dezeen has teamed up with global technology company OPPO to present seven products designed by postgraduate Royal College of Art students that could help "integrate technology into our lives more seamlessly". More about RCA students collaborate with OPPO to design products focused on humanising technology
Lilin Jiao models Nect wireless charger on "parasitic relationships"
OPPO x RCA Humanising Technology: Nect is an "air-charging" technology for mobile phones that Lilin Jiao has modelled on the behaviour of parasites. More about Lilin Jiao models Nect wireless charger on "parasitic relationships"
SmartKit by Matthieu Muller helps children "use technology in a healthy way"
OPPO x RCA Humanising Technology: SmartKit is a set of three children's toys that are designed by Matthieu Muller to be used in tandem with smartphones. More about SmartKit by Matthieu Muller helps children "use technology in a healthy way"
Matthieu Muller's Animate toy-making kit introduces children to electronics
OPPO x RCA Humanising Technology: Animate is a robotic toy-making kit by Matthieu Muller intended to make electronics fun and accessible for children. More about Matthieu Muller's Animate toy-making kit introduces children to electronics
Duo is a minimalist and modular smartphone by Roc H Biel
OPPO x RCA Humanising Technology: Roc H Biel has developed a modular smartphone named Duo that can be fitted with different sized screens. More about Duo is a minimalist and modular smartphone by Roc H Biel
Roc H Biel's modular remote controller Fenics is designed to be customised
OPPO x RCA Humanising Technology: Fenics is a modular and customisable remote controller developed by Roc H Biel to cater for quick reaction times. More about Roc H Biel's modular remote controller Fenics is designed to be customised
Toolform by Jiarui Liao makes fashion manufacturing a "collaborative process"
OPPO x RCA Humanising Technology: ToolForm is a conceptual "self-service platform" by Jiarui Liao that introduces end-users into the fashion industry's manufacturing processes. More about Toolform by Jiarui Liao makes fashion manufacturing a "collaborative process"
Wearloop by Eric Saldanha cleans clothes using only air and UV light
OPPO x RCA Humanising Technology: Eric Saldanha's wall-mounted Wearloop device relies on airflow and UV light to clean dirty clothes. More about Wearloop by Eric Saldanha cleans clothes using only air and UV light
BMI Group showcases blue and green roofs that double as water reservoirs and gardens
Dezeen promotion: research conducted by Europe's largest roofing and waterproofing company BMI Group reveals the opportunities presented by "active" blue and green roofs. More about BMI Group showcases blue and green roofs that double as water reservoirs and gardens
Short film by Articolo celebrates the art of handmade craftsmanship
Dezeen promotion: Australian lighting studio Articolo has released a short film that pays homage to the team of artisans and craft makers that help realise the products in its collections. More about Short film by Articolo celebrates the art of handmade craftsmanship
Architecture graduates from University of Central Lancashire breathe new life into Blackpool
In this VDF school show, graduates from the University of Central Lancashire are sharing architecture projects that aim to reinvigorate the British seaside town of Blackpool and overhaul its tourism industry. More about Architecture graduates from University of Central Lancashire breathe new life into Blackpool
Eight ways Virtual Design Festival has set the agenda for architecture and design
After three months, two million video plays, over 600 posts and more than 50 live interviews, Virtual Design Festival has come to an end. From defining a new design movement to imagining new planets and urban wildernesses, here are a few of the agenda-setting ideas it raised. More about Eight ways Virtual Design Festival has set the agenda for architecture and design
Zayed University students present 10 interior design projects
Graduates from UAE's Zayed University present projects including an Arabic calligraphy centre and a place of worship that challenges "repetitive approaches to mosque design" in this VDF school show. More about Zayed University students present 10 interior design projects
Hem reveals production process behind Max Lamb's Max Table
Dezeen promotion: Stockholm-based furniture brand Hem takes people behind the scenes of how London designer Max Lamb made his "deceivingly sophisticated" Max Table. More about Hem reveals production process behind Max Lamb's Max Table
Humanscale presents three collections for the workplace
Products fair: Humanscale is introducing three collections for the workplace, including desk equipment that aims to boost wellbeing and the ergonomic Freedom Headrest office chair. More about Humanscale presents three collections for the workplace
WellGuard Separation Panels by Humanscale
Dezeen Showroom: WellGuard Separation Panels are desk dividers designed by furniture brand Humanscale to offer visual and acoustic privacy in open-plan offices. More about WellGuard Separation Panels by Humanscale
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Freedom Headrest chair by Niels Diffrient for Humanscale
Dezeen Showroom: the Freedom Headrest was developed by the late American industrial designer Niels Diffrient for Humanscale as a "truly ergonomic task chair" that automatically adapts to its user. More about Freedom Headrest chair by Niels Diffrient for Humanscale