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
Dezeen School Shows: architectural drawings depicting "a narrative-driven exploration of religious ritual" are among the projects by students at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. More about Drawings of ritual-hosting interiors among projects by Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dezeen School Shows: a Polish embassy located next to Chicago's Kennedy Expressway is among the student projects by The Bartlett School of Architecture. More about Proposal for Polish embassy in Chicago among projects from the Bartlett School of Architecture
Dezeen School Shows: a museum for Emirati culture and craft located in Sharjah, UAE, is among the architecture projects from Ajman University. More about Museum of Arabic culture and digital art is among projects from Ajman University
Dezeen School Shows: an exhibition featuring an audio composition that reflects urban transformation in Doha at the Venice Biennale is among the projects from the Institute for Creative Research Labs at VCUarts Qatar. More about Soundscape reflecting Doha's urban transformation among projects from VCUarts Qatar
Dezeen School Shows: material made from florists' waste and floral remains from funeral services is among the projects from Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art. More about Material crafted from plant waste among projects from Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Dezeen School Shows: a textile collection designed to promote emotional wellbeing is among the projects from the Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art. More about Textiles promoting emotional wellbeing among Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art projects
Dezeen School Shows: sustainable footwear made with tulip poplar offcuts and recycled wool is among the projects from Georgia Institute of Technology. More about Biodegradable footwear among projects from Georgia Institute of Technology
Dezeen School Shows: a centre in Mérida, Mexico, with social housing and a shaded football pitch is among the projects from the Royal Danish Academy. More about Social housing centre with football pitch among projects from the Royal Danish Academy
Dezeen School Shows: a native wetland ecosystem for a flood-risked neighbourhood in New Orleans is among the projects from students at Tulane University. More about Native wetland ecosystems in New Orleans among projects from Tulane University
Dezeen School Shows: a language and culture centre informed by Emirati courtyards and barjeel wind towers is among the interior design projects from Ajman University. More about Emirati language and culture centre among projects from Ajman University