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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bosses of Milan's Salone del Mobile furniture fair will meet this week to "assess the situation" as Lombardy and several northern Italian regions were locked down due to the coronavirus outbreak. More about Salone del Mobile to evaluate situation as Milan, Venice and much of northern Italy sealed off due to coronavirus
Architect Kourosh Asgar-Irani has created a collection of hand-knotted rugs featuring traditional Persian patterns that have been digitally altered to match a room's architectural elements. More about Kourosh Asgar-Irani uses parametric software to distort traditional Persian rug patterns
Swedish studio Atelier Alba has created a compact sofa for Fogia with a chunky wooden frame based on the furniture traditionally found in Swedish family kitchens. More about Atelier Alba's Block sofa contrasts geometric wooden frame with rounded cushions
LIGC Applications has developed the Guardian G-Volt, a face mask with a graphene filtration system that can be sterilised and safely re-used. More about Guardian G-Volt masks would use graphene and electrical charge to repel viruses and bacteria
Formafantasma has curated a research-focused exhibition at the Serpentine Sackler Gallery in London, which aims to unravel the global impact of the forestry industry. More about Formafantasma investigates impact of timber industry at Cambio exhibition
Benjamin Hubert and his studio Layer have designed Bang & Olufsen's sculptural Beosound Balance speaker, which has a two-part structure made from wood and textile. More about Layer designs Bang & Olufsen speaker that "visually describes how the audio functions"