Jennifer Hahn
Erika Cross models convertible Step table on industrial tools
The Step table by Michigan designer Erika Cross features an interchangeable top and base that can be stacked on top of each other at different heights, thanks to their ridged mating surfaces. More about Erika Cross models convertible Step table on industrial tools
Nestbox is a modular trunk extension that turns cars into campers
Czech firm Studio 519 has designed a plywood module called Nestbox, which fits neatly into the boot of a car and can be expanded into a double bed and fully fitted kitchen for camping. More about Nestbox is a modular trunk extension that turns cars into campers
Holly Grounds develops dissolvable ramen packaging that turns into sauce
Product design student Holly Grounds has replaced the many plastic sachets that accompany a pack of instant noodles with an edible, spice-infused wrapper that breaks down when cooked to season the broth. More about Holly Grounds develops dissolvable ramen packaging that turns into sauce
Bring wilderness into cities to help solve climate change says Chris Precht
The "qualities of the countryside" should be introduced to urban areas to help tackle climate change, says architect Chris Precht. More about Bring wilderness into cities to help solve climate change says Chris Precht
"Hire black designers first and foremost," say organisers of Where are the Black Designers? anti-racism conference
On 27 June, a virtual conference called Where are the Black Designers? will tackle racism in design. Dezeen spoke to the organisers about its objectives and the "overwhelming" response from the industry. More about "Hire black designers first and foremost," say organisers of Where are the Black Designers? anti-racism conference
Sammlung Walter is not interested in "objectifying" its products
In an interview published here as part of VDF x Alcova, German siblings Merle and Till Richter of Sammlung Walter spoke about how they see their fashion and furniture pieces less like products and more like experiments in the "art of fabrication". More about Sammlung Walter is not interested in "objectifying" its products
Studio Plastique investigates "complex issues as if they were supply chains"
The founders of Belgium's Studio Plastique explain how their research-based projects and material investigations aim to position design as "a tool for a world that is in transition" in this interview as part of our VDF x Alcova collaboration. More about Studio Plastique investigates "complex issues as if they were supply chains"
"Play can be an act of resistance" says US border seesaw architect Virginia San Fratello
The pink seesaws installed across the US-Mexico border last summer by architect Rael San Fratello were smuggled into place, partner Virginia San Fratello has revealed. More about "Play can be an act of resistance" says US border seesaw architect Virginia San Fratello
SheltAir gridshell pods inflate in eight hours to isolate coronavirus patients
Architectural engineer Gregory Quinn has developed SheltAir, domed bio-containment pods erected using inflatable cushions that could help coronavirus patients isolate. More about SheltAir gridshell pods inflate in eight hours to isolate coronavirus patients
Hyperganic uses AI to design 3D-printed rocket engine
German software company Hyperganic has developed a 3D-printed rocket engine prototype, which was completely designed by artificial intelligence. More about Hyperganic uses AI to design 3D-printed rocket engine
Dyson designs ventilator in 10 days to supply NHS
British technology company Dyson has designed a ventilator and is primed to produce 15,000 units in the coming weeks to help meet the demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic. More about Dyson designs ventilator in 10 days to supply NHS
Jure Tovrljan redesigns iconic logos to reflect a world under coronavirus
Slovenian graphic designer Jure Tovrljan has redrawn the logos of brand including the Olympics, Starbucks and Nike to show how the coronavirus has impacted our everyday lives. More about Jure Tovrljan redesigns iconic logos to reflect a world under coronavirus
Software creates computer hive mind to help find coronavirus cure
The Folding@home project at Stanford University allows users to donate unused computer power to run simulations of how the novel coronavirus is structured, in order to help find a cure. More about Software creates computer hive mind to help find coronavirus cure
RCA students protest degree show going virtual in light of coronavirus pandemic
A group of students are petitioning London's Royal College of Art to delay their final degree show due to the coronavirus outbreak, rather than having an online-only version. More about RCA students protest degree show going virtual in light of coronavirus pandemic
Companies rally to produce crucial supplies in the fight against coronavirus
Elon Musk, car manufacturer Vauxhall, Gucci parent company Kering and beer maker BrewDog are among the brands that have offered up money and production lines to create the items needed to treat and contain the coronavirus. More about Companies rally to produce crucial supplies in the fight against coronavirus
3D printers fabricate emergency valves for ventilators to keep coronavirus patients breathing
Italian additive manufacturing start-up Isinnova has reverse engineered and 3D printed a crucial valve for an overrun hospital in Chiari, a small town in Lombardy which is among the areas worst affected by the coronavirus outbreak. More about 3D printers fabricate emergency valves for ventilators to keep coronavirus patients breathing
London's Design Museum closed indefinitely to help stem spread of coronavirus
The Design Museum is closing its doors today, following British prime minister Boris Johnson's official advice that citizens should avoid all public gatherings and non-essential travel in light of the coronavirus pandemic. More about London's Design Museum closed indefinitely to help stem spread of coronavirus
Smörgåsbord designs first digital typeface family for the Welsh language
Cardiff and Amsterdam-based design studio Smörgåsbord has developed Cymru Wales, a "nation-defining" font family that gives an accurate, digital expression to the Cymraeg language for the first time. More about Smörgåsbord designs first digital typeface family for the Welsh language
This week, Li Edelkoort predicted a better future in the wake of coronavirus
This week on Dezeen, trend forecaster Li Edelkoort argued that the disruption and economic standstill caused by the coronavirus outbreak could ultimately lead to a positive outcome for the planet and its people. More about This week, Li Edelkoort predicted a better future in the wake of coronavirus
Fallback device can bypass governmental internet shutdowns to give access to news
Students from London's Royal College of Art and Imperial College have devised a system that provides access to news coverage via a portable satellite modem during a government-enforced internet shutdown. More about Fallback device can bypass governmental internet shutdowns to give access to news