Dezeen Showroom
Piper 103 outdoor sofa by RODA
Dezeen Showroom: The Piper 103 sofa by RODA is distinguished by a slender, metallic body that is dressed by woven "belts" of coloured fabric. More about Piper 103 outdoor sofa by RODA
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School Shows
Ten industrial design projects by Zurich University of the Arts students
This Virtual Design Festival school show features work by industrial design students from the Zurich University of the Arts, including a deceptive VR experience and a handbook that addresses waste in design. More about Ten industrial design projects by Zurich University of the Arts students
VDF products fair
AntiCAD reveals its latest acoustic panel designs at VDF products fair
AntiCAD is presenting two ranges of acoustic panels at VDF products fair, including the undulating Fabrix range that references the famous The Great Wave off Kanagawa print. More about AntiCAD reveals its latest acoustic panel designs at VDF products fair
Dezeen Showroom
Hyperpolyps sculptures by AntiCAD
Dezeen Showroom: The metallic Hyperpolyps sculptures by AntiCAD are designed for use as hanging installations, urban furniture, and pavilions. More about Hyperpolyps sculptures by AntiCAD
Dezeen Showroom
Fabrix acoustic panels by AntiCAD
Dezeen Showroom: The undulating Fabrix acoustic panel system by AntiCAD is modelled on The Great Wave off Kanagawa woodblock print by Hokusai. More about Fabrix acoustic panels by AntiCAD
Dezeen Showroom
Köral acoustic panels by AntiCAD and TakahashiLim A+D
Dezeen Showroom: Köral is a faceted acoustic panel system by AntiCAD and architecture studio TakahashiLim A+D that takes its cues from coral reefs. More about Köral acoustic panels by AntiCAD and TakahashiLim A+D
VDF products fair
DDC spotlights three statement furniture collections at VDF products fair
New York showroom DDC is exhibiting three furniture collections at VDF's products fair, including Zanotta's updated model of Carlo Mollino's skeletal Reale table. More about DDC spotlights three statement furniture collections at VDF products fair
Furniture
19 Chairs project sees Tom Dixon, Morag Myerscough and others customise chairs made during lockdown
A collection of 19 chairs made by designers Tom and Will Butterfield over 19 days during Covid-19 lockdown will be customised by 19 leading designers and artists. More about 19 Chairs project sees Tom Dixon, Morag Myerscough and others customise chairs made during lockdown
Architecture
Woods Bagot devises office layouts for workplaces post-coronavirus
Woods Bagot has created four proposals for workplace design following coronavirus that merge working from home and office life to "strengthen culture and performance". More about Woods Bagot devises office layouts for workplaces post-coronavirus
Dezeen Showroom
Val bathroom collection by Konstantin Grcic for Laufen
Dezeen Showroom: The Val collection by Konstantin Grcic for Swiss manufacturer Laufen consists of flexible and dynamic designs that rethink the proportions of bathrooms. More about Val bathroom collection by Konstantin Grcic for Laufen
Dezeen Showroom
The New Classic bathroom collection by Marcel Wanders for Laufen
Dezeen Showroom: The New Classic is a collection of sanitaryware and accessories designed by Marcel Wanders for Swiss manufacturer Laufen, which hopes to bring a "poetic experience" into bathroom interiors. More about The New Classic bathroom collection by Marcel Wanders for Laufen
Dezeen Showroom
G + I socket by Jung
Dezeen Showroom: German building-technology supplier Jung has developed the versatile G + I socket that is compatible with plug types from various geographies. More about G + I socket by Jung
VDF products fair
AR-Studio app by Jung
VDF products fair: The AR-Studio app by Jung uses augmented reality to help users visualise its range of products and fittings within an interior space. More about AR-Studio app by Jung
Dezeen Showroom
Plug & Light by Jung
Dezeen Showroom: The flexible Plug & Light fixture by Jung features a magnetic LED that can be rotated, removed and replaced More about Plug & Light by Jung
News
Banksy proposes reinstating Edward Colston statue as part of slavery memorial
Graffiti artist Banksy has created a sketch for a slavery memorial in Bristol that would incorporate slave-trader Edward Colston and the protesters who tore his statue down. More about Banksy proposes reinstating Edward Colston statue as part of slavery memorial
School Shows
14 product designs from York St John graduates
A chair made from repurposed climbing rope and a SAD lamp that doubles up as a plant pot are featured in this VDF school show of work by York St John University students. More about 14 product designs from York St John graduates
Virtual Design Festival
Modern technology is "more magical than Harry Potter" says Joris Laarman
Dutch designer Joris Laarman explains how he aims to use digital technology to create objects that resonate with people on an emotional level in the next talk in our series with Friedman Benda for VDF. Watch live from 11:00am UK time. More about Modern technology is "more magical than Harry Potter" says Joris Laarman
VDF products fair
Laufen unveils designer bathroom collaborations at VDF products fair
Swiss bathroom brand Laufen presents three collections from designers Patricia Urquiola, Konstantin Grcic and Marcel Wanders at the Virtual Design Festival products fair. More about Laufen unveils designer bathroom collaborations at VDF products fair
Products
Sara Sallam's Orwell jewellery thwarts invasive tracking technology
Brooklyn-based designer Sara Sallam has imagined a collection of jewellery and accessories to protect the wearer from tech-enabled surveillance without concealing their features. More about Sara Sallam's Orwell jewellery thwarts invasive tracking technology
School Shows
Graphic designs by York St John graduates pay homage to Yorkshire
From a zine profiling Yorkshire's best designers to a bike share branded in local dialect, this VDF school show features projects created by York St John University students to celebrate the UK's northern region. More about Graphic designs by York St John graduates pay homage to Yorkshire