G + I socket by Jung
Dezeen Showroom: German building-technology supplier Jung has developed the versatile G + I socket that is compatible with plug types from various geographies. More about G + I socket by Jung
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14 product designs from York St John graduates
A chair made from repurposed climbing rope and a SAD lamp that doubles up as a plant pot are featured in this VDF school show of work by York St John University students. More about 14 product designs from York St John graduates
Sara Sallam's Orwell jewellery thwarts invasive tracking technology
Brooklyn-based designer Sara Sallam has imagined a collection of jewellery and accessories to protect the wearer from tech-enabled surveillance without concealing their features. More about Sara Sallam's Orwell jewellery thwarts invasive tracking technology
Ex-Samsung engineers develop "world's smallest LiDAR device" that makes touchscreens touchless
Two ex-Samsung engineers from tech company CoreDAR have designed a tiny LiDAR device called Glamos that can turn any screen into an interactive, but touchless, touchscreen. More about Ex-Samsung engineers develop "world's smallest LiDAR device" that makes touchscreens touchless
Lukas Wegwerth used lockdown to reassess the material choices in his Three+One project
German designer Lukas Wegwerth discusses his construction framework Three+One and how the coronavirus pandemic prompted its evolution in this interview for our VDF x Alcova collaboration. More about Lukas Wegwerth used lockdown to reassess the material choices in his Three+One project
Outdoor urinal designers offer solutions to pandemic public toilet problem
Cities in France are installing outdoor urinals as the coronavirus lockdowns causes a lack of public toilet facilities.
More about Outdoor urinal designers offer solutions to pandemic public toilet problem
Freyja Sewell's Key Workers masks take design cues from science fiction and Buddhism
London-based designer Freyja Sewell has created eight decorative face masks, made from commonplace objects including felt, yoghurt pots and pool table triangles, in honour of coronavirus key workers. More about Freyja Sewell's Key Workers masks take design cues from science fiction and Buddhism
Cardboard hospital beds that double as coffins developed as "worthy solution" to coronavirus crisis
A Colombian company has created a flatpack hospital bed made of cardboard that can be transformed into a coffin as healthcare services are overwhelmed by coronavirus victims. More about Cardboard hospital beds that double as coffins developed as "worthy solution" to coronavirus crisis
V&A curator picks five objects that have taken on new meanings during the pandemic
An editorial project by London's V&A Museum reflects on objects that have been ascribed new meanings and functions during the coronavirus pandemic. Curator Brendan Cormier selects his highlights. More about V&A curator picks five objects that have taken on new meanings during the pandemic
Pet-like smart assistants and multi-sensory tableware feature in Edinburgh College of Art student show
Digital household companions and tableware that caters for multi-sensory dining experiences are among the products exhibited in this Virtual Design Festival school show by Edinburgh College of Art product design students. More about Pet-like smart assistants and multi-sensory tableware feature in Edinburgh College of Art student show
Norimaki Synthesizer device uses electrically charged gel to simulate different flavours
Japanese researcher Homei Miyashita has developed a lickable device that uses five gel nodules made of dissolved electrolytes to replicate different food tastes without the user having to ingest anything. More about Norimaki Synthesizer device uses electrically charged gel to simulate different flavours
KOVA introduces Compact Appliance collection for small kitchens
Dezeen Showroom: Compact wall ovens, electric cookers and refrigerators feature in KOVA's new range of kitchen appliances suited to small living spaces. More about KOVA introduces Compact Appliance collection for small kitchens
RCA students design licking phones that turn speech into physical sensations
Royal College of Art students Sandeep Hoonjan and Xianzhi Zhang have designed a pair of devices that allow people to physically experience conversations while apart during the coronavirus lockdown. More about RCA students design licking phones that turn speech into physical sensations
Milliken's latest flooring collections include carpet tiles to aid social distancing
Milliken has launched its latest flooring collections at VDF products fair, including Social Factor carpet tiles that encourage physical distancing in the workplace. More about Milliken's latest flooring collections include carpet tiles to aid social distancing
Social Factor carpet tile collection by Milliken
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
Change Agent flooring collection by Milliken
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
Sanitising bubbles and seaweed capsules among winners of Bompas & Parr hygiene contest
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
Geberit releases Sigma actuator plates with new finishes
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
SuperTube space-saving drainage system by Geberit
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
DuoFresh odour extraction unit 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