Live interview with Yuri Suzuki as part of Virtual Design Festival
Yuri Suzuki joined Dezeen for a live Screentime interview as part of Virtual Design Festival. More about Live interview with Yuri Suzuki as part of Virtual Design Festival
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AHEAD Americas 2020 awards winners announced in video ceremony at VDF
AHEAD is announcing the best new hotel designs in the Americas today, in a video ceremony broadcast as part of Virtual Design Festival's collaboration with the hospitality awards programme. More about AHEAD Americas 2020 awards winners announced in video ceremony at VDF
Philips TV & Sound's portable audio range with Georg Jensen "enhances on-the-go experience"
Rod White, chief designer at Philips TV & Sound, discussed the electronics brand's new collection of portable audio accessories with Georg Jensen in this talk produced by Dezeen for the brand's collaboration with Virtual Design Festival. More about Philips TV & Sound's portable audio range with Georg Jensen "enhances on-the-go experience"
Arthur Mamou-Mani shares unseen drone footage of Burning Man project Galaxia at VDF
As part of today's VDF collaboration with Arthur Mamou-Mani, the French architect speaks about his Galaxia temple at the 2018 Burning Man festival and shares previously unseen aerial footage of it. More about Arthur Mamou-Mani shares unseen drone footage of Burning Man project Galaxia at VDF
Austrian Fashion presents clothing and accessories from 15 local designers at Virtual Design Festival
A faux leather top made from pig's blood and shoes made from repurposed lederhosen are among 15 contemporary Austrian accessories and fashion designs being shown at Virtual Design Festival by the Austrianfashion.net initiative. More about Austrian Fashion presents clothing and accessories from 15 local designers at Virtual Design Festival
Alcova shares eight conversations with independent designers as part of VDF
Milan design platform Alcova is taking over VDF today to present a programme of interviews with eight international studios whose work could guide us into a better post-pandemic future. More about Alcova shares eight conversations with independent designers as part of VDF
Live talk explores the past, present and future of German design brand Braun
Today Virtual Design Festival teams up with Braun to present a series of talks and a competition to win a Braun speaker and watch. The collaboration kicked off with a live talk with designer Benjamin Wilson and curator Dr Peter Kapos about the influential brand's vision for design. More about Live talk explores the past, present and future of German design brand Braun
Headline sponsor Grohe takes over Virtual Design Festival
Bathroom and kitchen brand Grohe takes over Virtual Design Festival today, with a talk about the latest trends in bathroom design at 12:00pm and video about the brand's hands-free and 3D-printed products at 3:00pm UK time. More about Headline sponsor Grohe takes over Virtual Design Festival
ArkDes' exhibition Kiruna Forever premieres with 360-degree tour on Virtual Design Festival
ArkDes, Sweden's national centre for architecture and design, hosts a virtual 360-degree vernissage for the premiere of its new exhibition Kiruna Forever in the first part of today's VDF x ArkDes collaboration. Tune in from 11:00am UK time for the tour. More about ArkDes' exhibition Kiruna Forever premieres with 360-degree tour on Virtual Design Festival
Tom Dixon and Prolicht discuss Code lighting in live interview at Virtual Design Festival
As part of today's collaboration with Tom Dixon and Prolicht, the British designer and Prolicht CEO Walter Norz speak to Dezeen live about the stripped-back LED lighting product they launched at VDF today. More about Tom Dixon and Prolicht discuss Code lighting in live interview at Virtual Design Festival
Therme Art and VDF present a live panel discussion on the relationship between art and architecture
Hans Ulrich Obrist, Frida Escobedo, Stefano Boeri and others took part in this panel discussion about the relationship between art and architecture organised by Therme Art in collaboration with Virtual Design Festival today. More about Therme Art and VDF present a live panel discussion on the relationship between art and architecture
VDF premieres Laura Mark and Jim Stephenson's film Zaha Hadid: Words by Eva Jiřičná
Today's collaboration between Virtual Design Festival and filmmakers Laura Mark and Jim Stephenson sees the launch of their film Zaha Hadid: Words by Eva Jiřičná. More about VDF premieres Laura Mark and Jim Stephenson's film Zaha Hadid: Words by Eva Jiřičná
VDF x Stockholm Design Week Design Relay talk with Space Copenhagen, Note Design Studio and more
The first part of Virtual Design Festival's collaboration with Stockholm Design Week sees a selection of well-known Scandinavia-based designers come together in a relay talk. More about VDF x Stockholm Design Week Design Relay talk with Space Copenhagen, Note Design Studio and more
Sight Unseen presents online design fair, exhibitions and graduate shows as part of VDF
Today's VDF takeover comes courtesy of New York design magazine Sight Unseen, which is presenting new work from 51 designers featured in its Offsite Online event via a digital programme of exhibitions and shows for Virtual Design Festival. More about Sight Unseen presents online design fair, exhibitions and graduate shows as part of VDF
Watch architect Kengo Kuma live from Japan for Virtual Design Festival and CAMP
Today, Virtual Design Festival has teamed up with CAMP, Prague's centre for architecture and urban planning, to present a day of talks, starting with a live lecture by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma from 10:00am UK time. More about Watch architect Kengo Kuma live from Japan for Virtual Design Festival and CAMP
Water Dancer "explores the dynamic, complex and ever-changing relationships between man, nature and technology"
Today VDF teams up with musician Rosey Chan, starting with this exclusive premiere of her collaboration with artist Eyal Gever and dancer and choreographer Sharon Eyal. Plus Chan launches a playlist of compositions intended to help listeners to cope with coronavirus lockdown. More about Water Dancer "explores the dynamic, complex and ever-changing relationships between man, nature and technology"
"I didn't want to become an architect at all" says Reiulf Ramstad in VDF lecture
In the first lecture from today's collaboration with Architects, not Architecture, Norwegian architect Reiulf Ramstad discusses his background and how he originally wanted to become a dancer, not an architect. More about "I didn't want to become an architect at all" says Reiulf Ramstad in VDF lecture
"At first, almost nobody took any notice of Archigram" says Peter Cook in exclusive Dezeen interview
In the first of a series of video interviews with former members of Archigram for VDF, architect Peter Cook recounts how the influential avant-garde architecture group rose to prominence in the 1960s. More about "At first, almost nobody took any notice of Archigram" says Peter Cook in exclusive Dezeen interview
Walden exhibition at Schloss Hollenegg explores "our dysfunctional relationship with nature" says curator Alice Stori Liechtenstein
Today VDF has teamed up with Schloss Hollenegg for the virtual opening of an exhibition exploring the wilder side of nature, including a live tour of the historic castle later today. More about Walden exhibition at Schloss Hollenegg explores "our dysfunctional relationship with nature" says curator Alice Stori Liechtenstein
Live interview and cocktail masterclass with Maurizio Stocchetto of Milan's Bar Basso
In this special instalment of our Screentime series VDF goes live to Milan, where Bar Basso owner Maurizio Stocchetto tells the story of the design world's favourite drinking spot and shows how to mix the bar's signature cocktail. More about Live interview and cocktail masterclass with Maurizio Stocchetto of Milan's Bar Basso