Dezeen School Shows: a community space designed for 18 to 25-year-olds leaving the UK care system is among the projects from West Dean KLC School of Design. More about Community space for young people among projects from West Dean KLC School of Design
Dezeen School Shows: an HIV self-test designed for visually impaired people is among the projects from Georgia Institute of Technology. More about HIV self-test among projects from Georgia Institute of Technology
Dezeen School Shows: a lighting collection designed to replicate human features and emotions is among the projects by students from Aalto University. More about Lighting collection conveying human emotions among projects from Aalto University
Dezeen School Shows: a modular panelling system created with cork is among the projects from Istituto Europeo di Design. More about Cork panelling system that "invites a quieter way of living" among projects from Istituto Europeo di Design
Dezeen School Shows: an installation influenced by Virginia Woolf's iconic essay A Room of One's Own is among the projects from HEAD – Geneva School of Art and Design. More about Virginia Woolf-influenced installation among projects from HEAD Geneva School of Art and Design
Dezeen School Shows: a pavilion with a design inspired by the black-winged stilt is among the projects from Hong Kong Design Institute. More about Bird-inspired pavilion among student projects from Hong Kong Design Institute
An AI model is infused with the socialist ideals of William Morris and operated by pressing the treadle of a vintage foot-powered sewing machine in this project by recent Central Saint Martins graduate Max Park. More about William Morris-inspired AI is powered by an old treadle sewing machine
UK gallery Slancha brought together 16 emerging designers from across the country to capture the spirit of car boot sales as part of its latest show, featuring products made from offcuts, found objects and flea market bargains. More about Slancha squeezes scruffy Fiat 126 into London gallery for The Car Boot Sale exhibition
Dezeen School Shows: a handheld device designed to help stroke survivors regain movement is among the projects from students at OCAD University. More about Rehabilitation device for stroke survivors among projects from OCAD University
The UK has bags of talented young student and graduate designers who demonstrate that design education is worth funding, writes Alice Fisher. More about "Make sure you accept any opportunity you get to talk to students and see their work"
Dezeen School Shows: a floating city built with renewable energy resources and low-impact materials is among the student projects from the University of Panama. More about "Modular city on water" among proposals from the University of Panama
Dezeen School Shows: a proposal for modern housing in Berlin's former East Side, informed by housing strategies in Barcelona, is among the projects from Washington University in St Louis. More about Berlin housing proposal among projects from Washington University in St Louis
Students from London's Architectural Association have developed a low-cost and easily repeatable way to build with tree forks – a type of timber that is usually discarded as waste even though it is unusually strong. More about AA Design & Make students devise simple way to build with tree forks
While big brands largely steered clear of major launches at this year's London Design Festival, the next generation was out in force. Below, we meet some of the most promising young furniture and lighting designers coming out of the UK. More about Twelve emerging designers who stole the show at London Design Festival
Dezeen School Shows: a community space for Indigenous people to celebrate their culture is among the projects from students at Mount Royal University. More about Vibrant space for Indigenous communities among projects from Mount Royal University
Dezeen School Shows: a redesign of traditional Turkish dining tables that encourages communal eating is among the projects from the University of the Arts London Chelsea. More about Traditional Turkish table redesign among projects from University of the Arts London Chelsea
Dezeen School Shows: a publication exploring the sentimental value of cooking food at home is among the projects from University of the Arts London Camberwell. More about Home-cooked meal publication among projects from University of the Arts London Camberwell
London designers, including Attua Aparicio, James Shaw and Studio Furthermore, have worked with local teenagers to develop a public bench for Camden council as part of a project by social enterprise Store that was unveiled at the London Design Festival. More about School pupils design modular public seating for King's Cross
Dezeen School Shows: a multifunctional space designed to fit the varying needs of families is among the projects from Istituto Europeo di Design. More about Multifunctional space designed for families among projects from Istituto Europeo di Design
Dezeen School Shows: a community centre hosting cultural activities to address gentrification is among the architecture projects from Cardiff University. More about Community centre tackling social issues among projects from Cardiff University