The coronavirus pandemic will eventually lead to higher quality, more sustainable products, according to Italian design brands that were forced to temporarily close their factories this week. More about "Challenging situations spark human innovation" say Italian design brands hit by Covid-19
Dezeen promotion: the Axia collection from Australian brand Phoenix is a set of ultra-thin minimalist taps for architecture fans. More about Phoenix unveils ultra-thin Axia collection of minimalist taps
Architect Baerbel Mueller and architectural designer Juergen Strohmayer have created a multi-use gallery for the Nubuke Foundation in Ghana. More about Baerbel Mueller and Juergen Strohmayer create concrete gallery in Accra
Spanish brand Nagami Design has switched the use of its robotic arm from making furniture to 3D-printing face shields for medical staff treating coronavirus patients. More about Nagami Design 3D-prints face shields to protect medical staff from coronavirus
Amelia Tavella Architects has transformed a ruined 1950s residence on Corsica's coastline into a light-filled holiday home with simply furnished interiors. More about Casa Santa Teresa is a Corsican holiday home with unspoilt ocean views
The Royal Bank of Scotland has launched the latest of its Fabric of Nature banknotes, featuring a design that aims to provide a more "unusual" representation of the nation. More about Royal Bank of Scotland's £20 note is designed to celebrate nature and culture
Architecture studio Ottotto has remodelled the interior of this home in Porto, using green metal mesh to encase its original stone walls. More about Ottotto remodels Portuguese home with panels of green metal mesh
Tributes have poured in for architect and critic Michael Sorkin, who has died aged 71 of complications caused by Covid-19. More about "Fierce and brilliant" architect and critic Michael Sorkin dies of coronavirus
Tiled walls, purple carpeting and leathery cabinets are among the features Crosby Studios founder Harry Nuriev and partner Tyler Billinger have included in the renovation of their New York apartment. More about Crosby Studios founder Harry Nuriev adds "signature boldness" to his New York apartment
Self-employed designers impacted by coronavirus will be eligible for grants worth up to 80 per cent of their average monthly earnings from June, the UK government has announced. More about UK government announces financial support for freelancers impacted by Covid-19 pandemic
California company Dvele has designed prefabricated, off-grid houses with solar panels that allow people to stop relying on "antiquated power grids". More about Dvele creates prefabricated homes that generate and store their own energy
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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
Infographics that reporter Harry Stevens created to explain how coronavirus spreads have become the most-viewed story ever published on The Washington Post. More about The Washington Post's "simple simulations" showing how to slow coronavirus is its most popular story ever
Dezeen promotion: German manufacturer Kaldewei has developed a patented version of steel enamel that prevents mildew and discolouration from latching onto bathroom surfaces. More about Kaldewei combines steel and glass to create easy-clean bathroom surfaces
Sloping green roofs top the two distinct wings of Stonecrop, a British house designed by Featherstone Young to be adaptable and energy efficient. More about Featherstone Young divides rural Stonecrop house into two distinct wings
Japanese car brand Nissan has filed a trademark application for a flat monochrome logo that would see it join other brands opting for minimalist rebrands. More about Trademark documents reveal Nissan's stylised flat logo
The UK's National Heath Service has put a call out to find and fund "innovators who can support the elderly, vulnerable and self-isolating" during the coronavirus outbreak. More about NHS launches fund for innovations to help vulnerable people during coronavirus isolation
Design studio i29 referenced the rich past of Amsterdam's Felix Meritis building for the overhaul of its interiors, which now feature vivid splashes of colour. More about i29 completes colourful revamp of Felix Meritis building in Amsterdam
Anyone in need of a temporary desk during the coronavirus crisis can build one themselves, using this design by Danish startup Stykka. More about Stykka designs cardboard #StayTheF***Home Desk for people working from home during self-isolation