Interview
Interview
Bring wilderness into cities to help solve climate change says Chris Precht
The "qualities of the countryside" should be introduced to urban areas to help tackle climate change, says architect Chris Precht. More
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Design
Design
Face Cover "one of the most rapidly produced products we've ever made" says Adidas
Adidas developed its face mask in response to the coronavirus pandemic in less than a month, making it one of the quickest products the sportswear brand has ever made, say its designers. More
Interview
Interview
"I'm not an enormous advocate of the planting of trees" says Sebastian Cox
Rewilding is a better way of fighting climate change and biodiversity loss than planting trees, according to designer Sebastian Cox. More
Architecture
Architecture
Outdoor dining "last chance" for many restaurants says Ben Masterton-Smith
As a result of social distancing rules many restaurants will have to reduce their indoor capacities when they reopen. Architect Ben Masterton-Smith believes that creating enjoyable alfresco dining areas may be key to restaurants' survival. More
Architecture
Architecture
"It would be wonderful to design more planets," says Winy Maas
Coming up with design concepts for new planets could help solve the problems affecting humanity on Earth, according to architect Winy Maas. More
Interiors
Interiors
Offices after pandemic will "balance physical and virtual work" says Perkins and Will interior design director
Offices after coronavirus should be designed for meetings and socialising while focused work should take place at home, says Perkins and Will interior designer Meena Krenek, who has developed proposals to rethink the purpose of the workplace. More
Interview
Interview
"Hire black designers first and foremost," say organisers of Where are the Black Designers? anti-racism conference
On 27 June, a virtual conference called Where are the Black Designers? will tackle racism in design. Dezeen spoke to the organisers about its objectives and the "overwhelming" response from the industry. More
Architecture
Architecture
"A whole lot has to get built to end mass incarceration" says Deanna van Buren
Architects need to be designing new building typologies to replace prisons that "were built to hurt people", says architect Deanna van Buren, who established her non-profit firm to bring an end to mass incarceration in America. More
Architecture
Architecture
Post coronavirus "the cubicle will become normal" says Paul Ferro
Cubicles will return as the layouts of Silicon Valley offices are rethought, says Form4 Architecture co-founder Paul Ferro, in a guide created to advise its clients on how to return to work after coronavirus lockdown. More
Design
Design
Pandemic an opportunity to "accelerate the shift" towards circular economy says IKEA head of circular design
The coronavirus pandemic makes moving towards a circular economy even more urgent, says IKEA's head of circular design Malin Nordin, as the company announces a strategic partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. More
Comments
Comments
"Architects aren't going to change it all but they can certainly help" say commenters
Readers are debating Michael Ford's statement that architects who want to really impact the fight for racial equality should stop designing jails and prisons, and sharing their thoughts on other top stories in this week's comments update. More
Architecture
Architecture
Less exclusive buildings "are actually some of the most interesting" says Devs production designer
Production designer Mark Digby explains why he selected an inconspicuous 1960s university library as the location for sci-fi series Devs, which was created by Ex Machina and 28 Days Later writer Alex Garland, instead of ultra-futuristic buildings in Silicon Valley like the Apple Park. More
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Architecture
Architecture
"Stop working on spaces which disproportionately impact African Americans" says architectural designer Michael Ford
Architects should stop designing jails and prisons, which are representations of systemic racism in the US, if they want to really impact the fight for racial equality, says Michael Ford. More
Design
Design
"I just knew what was going to happen" says Li Edelkoort, the forecaster whose coronavirus predictions went viral
Trend forecaster Li Edelkoort studied fashion design but found she was better at predicting the future than drawing. She spoke to Dezeen about her career and why, at a time of crisis, she is hopeful for the future. More
Architecture
Architecture
Buildings where you don't need to touch anything are "entirely feasible" says Paul Flowers
Demand for touchless products such as toilets and faucets is soaring as architects look to prevent the spread coronavirus in their buildings, according to Paul Flowers, chief design officer at water technology brand LIXIL. More
Interview
Interview
"Play can be an act of resistance" says US border seesaw architect Virginia San Fratello
The pink seesaws installed across the US-Mexico border last summer by architect Rael San Fratello were smuggled into place, partner Virginia San Fratello has revealed. More
Design
Design
"We are in the midst of two global crises" says Nike's sustainability lead
The coronavirus pandemic will bring an "intense focus" on the world's environmental crisis, says Nike's sustainable design lead Noah Murphy-Reinhertz. More
Interview
Interview
Colourful "New London Fabulous" design movement is challenging minimalism, says Adam Nathaniel Furman
Design education "brainwashes" students into rejecting colour, pattern and ornament, according to Adam Nathaniel Furman, who said a group of London designers is finally overcoming bias against their use. More
Interview
Interview
Dressing scenes for Killing Eve was "like finding treasure" says set decorator
Contrasting drab investigator Eve Polastri with decadent assassin Villanelle was key to creating the visual mood for hit TV thriller series Killing Eve, says set decorator Casey Williams. More
Design
Design
"The responsibility of sound designers has increased" due to coronavirus lockdown says Yuri Suzuki
People have become more sensitive to noise during the coronavirus pandemic, highlighting the importance of good sound design, according to sound artist and designer Yuri Suzuki. More