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Dezeen announces Virtual Design Festival, a digital design week
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Lighting
Nine playful lighting designs from Collectible 2020
Quirky and experimental lights were among the standout designs from this year's Collectible design fair in Brussels. Anna Winston selects her favourites. More about Nine playful lighting designs from Collectible 2020
Design
Anish Kapoor to reveal first Vantablack artwork at Venice Biennale 2021
Anish Kapoor's art using Vantablack will go on display to the public for the first time at next year's Venice Biennale. More about Anish Kapoor to reveal first Vantablack artwork at Venice Biennale 2021
Products
Anastasia Tikhomirova stacks ceramic cylinders to create fragile furniture and lighting
Hand-moulded ceramic modules are balanced on top of each other to form structures close to two metres high, in this homeware collection by Russian architect Anastasia Tikhomirova. More about Anastasia Tikhomirova stacks ceramic cylinders to create fragile furniture and lighting
Design
Messgewand makes maximalist furniture from waste and found objects
Designers Romain Coppin and Alexis Bondoux, who collaborate as Messgewand, have created a maximalist collection of furniture made from collages of found objects. More about Messgewand makes maximalist furniture from waste and found objects
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DesignMarch and 3 Days of Design postponed due to coronavirus but NYCxDesign "continues as planned"
As DesignMarch in Iceland and 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen become the latest design events to be postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Dezeen Events Guide has created a dedicated page listing all major events affected by the virus. More about DesignMarch and 3 Days of Design postponed due to coronavirus but NYCxDesign "continues as planned"
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Coronavirus forces design schools, studios and events to "transform a difficulty into an opportunity" by going digital
Designers, universities, events and brands with products to launch are taking their activities online as coronavirus forces the sector to consider replacing real-world interactions with virtual alternatives. More about Coronavirus forces design schools, studios and events to "transform a difficulty into an opportunity" by going digital
Furniture
Philippe Starck outdoor furniture folds in half to ward off rain
A collection of outdoor seating, created by French designer Philippe Starck for Italian furniture brand B&B Italia, has foldable backrests that can cover the seat to protect it from the elements. More about Philippe Starck outdoor furniture folds in half to ward off rain
Installations
Eileen Gray retrospective in New York features work "never shown before"
A retrospective on Irish modernist Eileen Grey in New York City includes furniture that has never been presented before. More about Eileen Gray retrospective in New York features work "never shown before"
Interview
Urban planning is "really very biased against women" says Caroline Criado Perez
Cities haven't been designed to suit the lives of women, according to British writer Caroline Criado Perez, whose book Invisible Women argues that much architecture and design does not work properly for females. More about Urban planning is "really very biased against women" says Caroline Criado Perez
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Designers "preparing for a worsening situation and supply problems" due to coronavirus
Designers are preparing for significant disruption to their businesses and supply chains as coronavirus spreads around the world. More about Designers "preparing for a worsening situation and supply problems" due to coronavirus
Design
Micro unveils electric bubble car and three-wheeled e-scooter
Swiss company Micro has released a retro-style electric car, motorcycle and scooter as part of its vision for near-future micro-transport in cities. More about Micro unveils electric bubble car and three-wheeled e-scooter
Design
Sweet Sneak Studio's photo series puts focus on microplastics in the food chain
Sushi wrapped in shopping bags and beer frothing with styrofoam bubbles are among the unappetising images in Sweet Sneak Studio's Microplastic Photo Series that explore the impacts of plastic pollution. More about Sweet Sneak Studio's photo series puts focus on microplastics in the food chain
Products
Envelope paper sleeves turn smartphones into analog devices
London design studio Special Projects has created a series of paper envelopes that seal away smartphones and minimise screen time for the day, while still allowing access to basic functionality. More about Envelope paper sleeves turn smartphones into analog devices
Podcasts
"Every time someone wanted me to write an essay, all I wanted to do was paint a picture" says Es Devlin in Dezeen's new podcast
Dezeen's new Face to Face podcast series kicks off with an interview with artist, designer and director Es Devlin, who discusses her seaside upbringing, her maverick student years and her meteoric career. More about "Every time someone wanted me to write an essay, all I wanted to do was paint a picture" says Es Devlin in Dezeen's new podcast
Furniture
Famna sofa by TAF supports the sitter in comfortable embrace
Stockholm design studio TAF has created a sofa for Swedish retailer Svenkst Tenn with a curvaceous form to recreate the comfort and elegance of lying in a roll top bath. More about Famna sofa by TAF supports the sitter in comfortable embrace
Design
Misha Kahn aims for "optimistic design show" at Friedman Benda New York
A colourful cashmere sofa, bronze chandeliers and stained-glass sculptures are among the mix of plush and sculptural objects American designer Misha Kahn is displaying at New York gallery Friedman Benda. More about Misha Kahn aims for "optimistic design show" at Friedman Benda New York
Products
Chinese designers devise products for protection against coronavirus
Six designers from China have created a series of conceptual products that aim to improve public health in the wake of outbreaks like the coronavirus, from an ultraviolet sterilising lamp to a DIY upper body capsule. More about Chinese designers devise products for protection against coronavirus
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Coronavirus offers "a blank page for a new beginning" says Li Edelkoort
The coronavirus epidemic will lead to "a global recession of a magnitude that has not been experienced before" but will eventually allow humanity to reset its values, according to trend forecaster Li Edelkoort. More about Coronavirus offers "a blank page for a new beginning" says Li Edelkoort
Furniture
Tom Dixon designs furniture collection from "dream material" cork
British designer Tom Dixon is releasing a series of furniture made from cork that has been charred to give it a rich, deep brown colour reminiscent of rosewood. More about Tom Dixon designs furniture collection from "dream material" cork