Design education "brainwashes" students into rejecting colour, pattern and ornament, according to Adam Nathaniel Furman, who said a group of London designers is finally overcoming bias against their use. More about Colourful "New London Fabulous" design movement is challenging minimalism, says Adam Nathaniel Furman
Designer Stephen Burks discusses the lack of diversity in the design industry and explains how his early experiences with European brands led him to work with artisans in the developing world in our latest VDF x Friedman Benda talk. More about "I've been the first and only African American to work with all my clients" says Stephen Burks
Dezeen Showroom: Social Factor is a graphic carpet collection designed by Milliken to support physical distancing in the workplace in light of the coronavirus pandemic. More about Social Factor carpet tile collection by Milliken
Dezeen Showroom: Manufacturer Milliken has updated its Crafted Series carpet collection by introducing a third tile design and twelve new colour choices. More about Milliken updates Crafted Series carpet tile collection
Dezeen Showroom: The Change Agent flooring collection by manufacturer Milliken offers a range of earthy colours "to bring the outside in". More about Change Agent flooring collection by Milliken
Sportswear company Adidas has released Face Cover, a reusable face mask made from a breathable recycled material for people to wear as coronavirus lockdowns ease. More about Adidas launches reusable face mask called Face Cover
Week seven of Virtual Design Festival features a special collaboration with designer Tom Dixon and talks with architects including Frida Escobedo and Junya Ishigami. We also premiere a new film by Laura Mark and Jim Stephenson, in which architect Eva Jiřičná discusses some of Zaha Hadid's most iconic buildings. More about Frida Escobedo, Junya Ishigami, Eva Jiřičná and Tom Dixon feature at VDF this week
Dezeen Showroom: Indonesian brand Eva Natasa has used teak wood to create the "elegant and versatile" L04 table, which is intended for both working and dining. More about L04 table by Eva Natasa
Dezeen Showroom: L06 is a low-rise wooden table by Eva Natasa that takes its cues from the Asian culture of floor dining. More about L06 coffee table by Eva Natasa
As our Virtual Design Festival reaches the halfway point, founder and editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs selects his highlights from the most ambitious project Dezeen has ever attempted. More about Virtual Design Festival clocks up over a million video plays as it reaches the halfway stage
Dezeen Showroom: The wooden L01 chair by Indonesian brand Eva Natasa was designed in response to its founder's "need to sit properly". More about L01 chair by Eva Natasa
Dezeen Showroom: L02 is a wooden stool designed by Eva Natasa for use as either a seat or side table in any domestic space. More about L02 stool by Eva Natasa
Dezeen Showroom: L03 is a minimal wooden bench designed by Eva Natasa, intended to "ignite more social interaction among people". More about L03 bench by Eva Natasa
A machine that blows sanitising bubbles, single-dose seaweed capsules and a disinfecting doorbell are among winners of Bompas & Parr's Fountain Of Hygiene competition, which called for ways of rethinking hand-washing for the coronavirus era. More about Sanitising bubbles and seaweed capsules among winners of Bompas & Parr hygiene contest
Eva Natasa has unveiled five wooden furniture pieces at the VDF products fair, including the minimalist L06 table that takes its cues from the Asian culture of floor dining. More about Eva Natasa introduces new tables and chairs at VDF products fair
Designer Adam Nathaniel Furman spoke to Dezeen in a live Screentime conversation sponsored by Philips TV & Sound as part of Virtual Design Festival. More about Live interview with Adam Nathaniel Furman as part of Virtual Design Festival
Dezeen Showroom: Swiss brand Geberit has launched three new material finishes for its Sigma50 and Sigma21 flush plates to suit a range of bathroom interiors. More about Geberit releases Sigma actuator plates with new finishes
Dezeen Showroom: SuperTube is a space-saving drainage system designed by Swiss brand Geberit to maximise floor area and ceiling heights in high-rise buildings. More about SuperTube space-saving drainage system by Geberit
Dezeen Showroom: Swiss brand Geberit has designed an automatic odour extraction unit for bathrooms called DuoFresh, which is designed to be concealed behind a toilet's flush plate. More about DuoFresh odour extraction unit by Geberit
Contrasting drab investigator Eve Polastri with decadent assassin Villanelle was key to creating the visual mood for hit TV thriller series Killing Eve, says set decorator Casey Williams. More about Dressing scenes for Killing Eve was "like finding treasure" says set decorator