Specialist foundry UAP aims to "make art happen"
VDF studio profile: UAP is an international production and metal workshop that is responsible for creating everything from large-scale public art or architecture commissions to the iconic Oscars statuettes for the Academy Awards. More about Specialist foundry UAP aims to "make art happen"
New Designers show sees graduates strive toward a circular economy
Edible ramen packaging and biomaterials are among the five sustainable design projects from the graduate class of 2020 in this VDF school show, curated by New Designers. More about New Designers show sees graduates strive toward a circular economy
Chimera surface tiles by Elena Salmistraro for Florim
Dezeen Showroom: The decorative Chimera surface tile collection by Elena Salmistraro and Italian ceramics company Florim takes its cues from Greek mythology. More about Chimera surface tiles by Elena Salmistraro for Florim
Eyra kitchen utensils by Eyra and Sebastian Conran Associates
Dezeen Showroom: Eyra has collaborated with Sebastian Conran Associates to design a range of ergonomic kitchen utensils suited to people with limited wrist mobility. More about Eyra kitchen utensils by Eyra and Sebastian Conran Associates
BMI Group report advises architects on how to remain central in the construction process
Dezeen promotion: Europe's largest roofing and waterproofing company BMI Group has published a report suggesting ways architects can "regain their influence" in today's construction industry. More about BMI Group report advises architects on how to remain central in the construction process
New Designers spotlights five design graduates who dare to be different
Statement textiles and geometric shapes are the cornerstones of the five bold graduate projects featured in this VDF school show, curated by the organisers of New Designers. More about New Designers spotlights five design graduates who dare to be different
Jewellery designs from New Designers showcase question normative gender roles
A necklace strung together from images of male nipples is among five projects from 2020 graduates selected by the organisers of the annual New Designers showcase to be exhibited in this VDF school show. More about Jewellery designs from New Designers showcase question normative gender roles
Students go back to nature in projects from New Designers graduate show
Building blocks that support biodiversity and a textile homage to cold-water swimming feature in this roundup of work from 2020 design graduates, which is being presented at VDF by the New Designers student showcase. More about Students go back to nature in projects from New Designers graduate show
Romanian studio Andreea Cornila "oversteps design's functional role"
VDF studio profile: Andreea Cornila is a Bucharest-based product and interior designer, as well as the founder of a self-titled studio that hopes to transcend purely visual and practical designs in favour of creating a more multi-sensory experience. More about Romanian studio Andreea Cornila "oversteps design's functional role"
California Baptist University architecture students "design for the public good"
A zero-energy school and "memory care" housing for the elderly are among the 10 community-centric architecture proposals by students from California Baptist University in this VDF school show. More about California Baptist University architecture students "design for the public good"
Stack chair by Neri&Hu for Stellar Works
Dezeen Showroom: Furniture brand Stellar Works has collaborated with Neri&Hu to create the Stack chair that boasts a "strong graphic character". More about Stack chair by Neri&Hu for Stellar Works
Seiton storage by OEO Studio for Stellar Works
Dezeen Showroom: Seiton is a modular storage system designed by OEO Studio for Stellar Works that can double as a partition and be built in various configurations. More about Seiton storage by OEO Studio for Stellar Works
Kite armchair by Nendo for Stellar Works
Dezeen Showroom: Stellar Works has collaborated with Nendo on the compact and modular Kite chair that is designed for small and narrow spaces. More about Kite armchair by Nendo for Stellar Works
South Bank University students rethink London's architecture
Projects from London South Bank University's architecture students, presented here as part of their VDF school show, work to improve the social fabric of the capital's neighbourhoods and envision new purposes for the Eero Saarinen-designed US Embassy. More about South Bank University students rethink London's architecture
Woven Image releases minimal Zen and Ion embossed wall panels
Dezeen promotion: interior-finishes company Woven Image has added two new ranges to its embossed acoustic panel collection, each taking cues from Japanese design. More about Woven Image releases minimal Zen and Ion embossed wall panels
This week's VDF highlights include Rem Koolhaas, Carmé Pinos, Erwan Bouroullec, Serpentine Galleries and Kvadrat
Week 11 of Virtual Design Festival featured interviews with MPavilion architects Carme Pinós and Rem Koolhaas, a live stream with Piet Hein Eek and takeovers from the Design Museum and the Serpentine Gallery. More about This week's VDF highlights include Rem Koolhaas, Carmé Pinos, Erwan Bouroullec, Serpentine Galleries and Kvadrat
Falmouth University students design interiors for most vulnerable members of society
Interior design graduates from Falmouth University present projects that aim to create safe spaces for refugees, young mothers and recovering addicts in this VDF school show. More about Falmouth University students design interiors for most vulnerable members of society
Eleven projects from students of Falmouth University's Sustainable Product Design course
Reusable 3D-printed fracture casts and a compost caddy are among the products presented in this VDF school show, which features work produced as part of a course at Falmouth University that focuses specifically on sustainable design. More about Eleven projects from students of Falmouth University's Sustainable Product Design course
Prostoria nestles timber pavilion amongst leafy trees in Croatian forest
Dezeen promotion: as part of its Revisiting Analogue project, furniture brand Prostoria has constructed a house-like pavilion with "transparent walls" in a forest near its factory in Croatia. More about Prostoria nestles timber pavilion amongst leafy trees in Croatian forest
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec design Kvadrat Shade roller blinds
Dezeen Showroom: Kvadrat Shade is a roller-blind system designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec featuring textiles by Kvadrat. More about Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec design Kvadrat Shade roller blinds