Ponti Design Studio has created a concept for an autonomous, double-decker tram with a radial interior design to encourage Hong Kong residents to safely return to public transport after the height of the coronavirus pandemic. More about Ponti Design Studio creates driverless tram concept for Hong Kong post-Covid
Italian architect Angelo Renna has suggested planting 35,000 cypress trees in Milan's San Siro stadium to turn it into a public memorial for those that lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic. More about Angelo Renna proposes turning San Siro into tree-covered coronavirus memorial
Italian architect Arturo Tedeschi has designed a tram concept for the city of Milan called Passerella, which is equipped with discreet social distancing solutions. More about Arturo Tedeschi redesigns historic Milan tram for a post-Covid world
Yarauvi is a conceptual nondenominational burial place, re-released by Miró Rivera Architects as founder Juan Miró mourned the death of his tutor, professor Michael Sorkin, from coronavirus. More about Miró Rivera Architects imagines floating city of the dead in response to coronavirus
The Trump administration has reversed its decision to strip international students taking online-only courses of their visas, which prompted a lawsuit from MIT and Harvard University. More about Trump administration drops threat to deport foreign students studying online
Beta(MSK) by Petit Pli is a washable fabric face mask for the coronavirus pandemic made from recycled plastic bottles with pleats that adjust around the wearer's nose and chin. More about Petit Pli makes expandable and reusable face mask from recycled plastic bottles
Viktor & Rolf presents a high-fashion take on coronavirus with its Autumn/Winter 2020 collection, featuring silky nightgowns emblazoned with emojis and "unapproachable" coats covered in spikes and tubes. More about Viktor & Rolf channels coronavirus-related mentalities for latest fashion collection
The money governments have committed to supporting economies hit by coronavirus could instead solve climate change, according to architect Rem Koolhaas. More about Coronavirus money could solve climate crisis but hopes of change are "wishful thinking" says Rem Koolhaas
Biomega founder Jens Martin Skibsted has created NemBot, a concept for convoys of electric driverless vehicles to transport goods and patients around cities in isolation pods. More about Jens Martin Skibsted and Manyone design "pandemic-proof" non-emergency medical transport system
The latest edition of our Dezeen Weekly newsletter includes a coronavirus-inspired bring-your-own cutlery set designed in collaboration with Pharrell Williams. More about A coronavirus cutlery set by Pharrell Williams features in today's Dezeen Weekly newsletter
Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology have sued the Trump administration in federal court to block an order that would mean all international students not attending in-person classes would be stripped of visas. More about Harvard and MIT sue Trump administration over directive to deport foreign students
This year's Orgatec trade fair in Cologne, which was set to take place 27 to 31 October, has been cancelled in response to the coronavirus pandemic. More about Orgatec 2020 office furniture fair cancelled
The organisers of Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair have unveiled plans for a more affordable and sustainable version for next year in response to the coronavirus pandemic. More about Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair announces pared-back "Nude Edition" for February 2021
The Pebble is a bring-your-own cutlery set for the coronavirus pandemic made from recycled CDs by design studio Pentatonic in collaboration with singer Pharrell Williams' creative brand I Am Other. More about Pharrell Williams partners with Pentatonic to create coronavirus cutlery set
Adidas developed its face mask in response to the coronavirus pandemic in less than a month, making it one of the quickest products the sportswear brand has ever made, say its designers. More about Face Cover "one of the most rapidly produced products we've ever made" says Adidas
BioBombola is an educational grow-your-own edible algae set for children developed by architecture and research practice EcoLogicStudio during the coronavirus pandemic. More about EcoLogicStudio makes DIY algae kit for children learning at home in lockdown
Brooklyn design firm Isometric Studio has devised a set of guidelines to help museums reopen safely following coronavirus, including adding signage to encourage social distancing and using masks as entry tickets. More about Isometric creates toolkit for safely reopening museums following the pandemic
Engineering firm Arup has designed parklets, hybrid street furniture and planters to help Liverpool's restaurants reopen as the UK's coronavirus lockdown lifts. More about Arup designs parklets to help Liverpool's restaurants reopen during social distancing measures
Rhode Island School of Design president Rosanne Somerson discusses how the design school has been forced to reinvent itself in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic in the penultimate talk as part of our collaboration with Friedman Benda for VDF. Tune in from 11:00am UK time. More about "This is the biggest challenge we've faced in our entire history as an institution" says RISD president
As a result of social distancing rules many restaurants will have to reduce their indoor capacities when they reopen. Architect Ben Masterton-Smith believes that creating enjoyable alfresco dining areas may be key to restaurants' survival. More about Outdoor dining "last chance" for many restaurants says Ben Masterton-Smith