Designer Audrey Levy has reimagined a common household appliance with her project How to Grow a Refrigerator, applying sustainable insulating and cooling technologies that take advantage of the power of bacteria and the sun. More about Student grows fuzzy fridge from bacteria to challenge norms around cooling
Dezeen School Shows: a rehabilitative prison in a former mill with crafting and vocational spaces is among the projects from Norwich University of the Arts. More about Rehabilitative prison with crafting spaces among projects from Norwich University of the Arts
Dezeen School Shows: a renewable energy centre converting seaweed and flying-fish waste into biogas is among the projects from Norwich University of the Arts. More about Maritime renewable energy centre among projects from Norwich University of the Arts
Dezeen School Shows: a museum dedicated to celebrating the history of Folkestone, UK, and the work of the RNLI is among projects from Lancaster University. More about Museum celebrating work of RNLI among projects from Lancaster University
Dezeen School Shows: a hotel located in a former railway station in New York City is among the projects from students at Pratt Institute. More about Hotel in former New York City train terminal among projects from Pratt Institute
Dezeen School Shows: a proposal to reimagine the historic Japanese port town of Tomonoura is among the projects from the Singapore University of Technology and Design. More about Japanese port town regeneration among projects from Singapore University of Technology and Design
Dezeen School Shows: as part of Elisava's 65th anniversary, this year's graduate showcase highlighted the relationship between Barcelona's design scene and its people. More about Elisava Grad Show spotlights vigorous design dialogue between Barcelona and its people
Dezeen School Shows: a winery and cultural hub in a former South Downs cement factory is among the projects from the University of Portsmouth. More about Winery in abandoned cement factory among projects from the University of Portsmouth
Dezeen School Shows: a proposal for a terrain located on Leicester's River Soar dedicated to ash scattering is among the student projects from De Montfort University. More about Crematorium ash scattering terrain among projects from De Montfort University
Dezeen School Shows: a contemporary furniture collection that puts a twist on the classic look of traditional Parisian pieces is among the projects showcased at this year's New Designers. More about Classic Parisian furniture reimagined for contemporary cafes at New Designers 2026
Recent Central Saint Martins graduate Joud Abuhomos has invented a simple, off-grid communication device called Mesh-89, designed to alert Palestinian bus drivers to the status of the West Bank's 89 permanent checkpoints. More about Mesh-89 device lets Palestinian drivers stay ahead of checkpoint closures
Dezeen School Shows: an activewear collection consisting of modular garments to adapt to movement and different body types is among projects from the University of Portsmouth. More about Modular activewear collection among projects from the University of Portsmouth
Frustrated by her own struggle to stay focused while studying, product design student Carrie Lee has developed a portable task timer that hopes to rival the addictiveness of smartphones. More about Overstimulated design student creates satisfyingly minimal focus timer
Dezeen School Shows: a multi-disciplinary project exploring the experiences of people with chronic illnesses is among the projects from the University of Portsmouth. More about Project exploring chronic illness among work from the University of Portsmouth
Central Saint Martins graduates Domenico di Paolo and Kieran Feechan have created a novel listening device in the form of Imago, which turns a critical eye on the use of AI in music. More about Imago audio player lights a path for ethical AI use in music
Dezeen School Shows: a housing proposal in the Pacific Palisades, which tackles the area's wildfire risk, is among the projects from the University of Southern California. More about Housing that adapts to wildfire risk among projects from University of Southern California
Dezeen School Shows: a women's wellbeing centre offering fitness services and therapy options is among the projects from Florence Institute of Design International. More about Wellbeing centre for women among projects from Florence Institute of Design International
Dezeen School Shows: a project informed by the structure of ant colony interiors is among the award-winning Interior Educators' projects. More about Award-winning student projects from Interior Educators spotlight regenerative practice
Dezeen School Shows: a proposal to transform a subway station into a community hotspot for art and culture is among the projects from interior design students at Pratt Institute. More about Underground community hub among projects from students at Pratt Institute
Dezeen School Shows: coils, cones and sticks of incense made using waste organic matter from herbal teas are among the products by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. More about Incense made from tea-based waste among projects by Hong Kong Polytechnic University