Italian studio Carlo Ratti Associati has designed a concept for a battery-powered wardrobe purifier that uses ozone to remove bacteria and viruses from the user's clothes. More about Carlo Ratti's Pura-Case uses "ozone power" to sanitise clothes
Creating personal protective equipment for frontline medical workers fighting coronavirus is just like making sportswear for an athlete, says Nike's Michael Donaghu, who was part of the team that made face shields from the brand's supply chain. More about Health workers treating coronavirus are "frontline athletes who need equipment" says Nike PPE lead
"More stuff will not make us happier," say the designers and brands behind this year's Norwegian Presence showcase, who are calling for an industry-wide shift towards recycled and recyclable objects. More about Norwegian designers point the way towards a circular economy
Sea Stone is a concrete-like material made from seashells that Newtab-22 is introducing during the VDF x Ventura Projects collaboration. More about Newtab-22 uses seashells to develop concrete alternative
Kodai Shimizu is presenting Craft-Techmen Project, a series of hand-sewn home appliances, for the VDF x Ventura Projects collaboration. More about Kodai Shimizu's home appliances combine craft with technology
Studio Tada is presenting a haptic fingernail during the VDF x Ventura Projects collaboration that allows users to experience touch virtually. More about Studio Tada's Fulu device brings touch to digital communication
Vancouver studio Alyssa.Marcela presents Peel Vase Series, a range of vessels for cut flowers, as part of the VDF x Ventura Projects collaboration. More about Alyssa.Marcela introduces Peel Vase Series for cut flowers
Circular Union is launching Mush-Hues, a range of mushroom-based wood and fabric dyes, for the VDF x Ventura Projects collaboration. More about Circular Union uses mushrooms to create eco-friendly Mush-Hues dyes
Orla Lawn introduces Spelk, a series of smooth and splintered architectural surfaces, as part of VDF's collaboration with Ventura Projects. More about Spelk surface collection offers "contradictory sensory experience"
Manufacturing company Ecopixel is showcasing its contribution towards a circular economy as part of the VDF x Ventura Projects collaboration. More about Ecopixel exhibits circular products made from "what others throw away"
Creative studio Production Club has designed a personal protective suit for clubbing in the time of coronavirus, which includes features for phone integration and beverage and vape consumption. More about Production Club designs drink- and vape-friendly PPE suit for clubbing during a pandemic
Falling-Down Collection is a series of porcelain containers that Studio Meng-Chan Yu is presenting during the VDF x Ventura Projects collaboration. More about Studio Meng-Chan Yu uses porcelain to create Falling-Down Collection
Slovenian brand Folds is exhibiting a range of products that are made from a single piece of folded steel at VDF x Ventura Projects. More about Folds uses single pieces of folded steel to create homeware collection
Folks is presenting Sculptural Objects, a collection of everyday items that are handcrafted to evoke sculptures, for VDF x Ventura Projects.
More about Folk reimagines everyday objects as "primitive" sculptures
Passaro Edizioni has designed a sustainable toy called Paesaggio con figure, which it is presenting for the VDF x Ventura Projects collaboration. More about Paesaggio con figure is an eco-friendly toy by Passaro Edizioni
Istanbul studio Zift Design is launching its latest product collections as part of VDF's collaboration with Ventura Projects. More about Zift Design launches ABC bookshelves and Clear chair
Burg Giebichenstein University exhibits seven student projects that comment on sustainability in design for VDF x Ventura Projects. More about Burg Roadshow presents seven student projects that tackle sustainability in design
Seiki Design Studio presents Kova, a range of wooden vases designed for dried flowers, during the VDF x Ventura Projects collaboration. More about Seiki Design Studio uses dark wood to create Kova vases
Orange or Red introduces Dashes, tapestries designed for multifunctional spaces, as part of the VDF x Ventura Project collaboration. More about Orange or Red weaves giant tapestries for multifunctional rooms
New York's Joe Doucet has designed a less "uncomfortable and awkward" face shield to protect against coronavirus that could be worn like a pair of sunglasses. More about Joe Doucet designs face shield to be a fashion accessory