New Designers show sees graduates strive toward a circular economy
Edible ramen packaging and biomaterials are among the five sustainable design projects from the graduate class of 2020 in this VDF school show, curated by New Designers. More
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New Designers spotlights five design graduates who dare to be different
Statement textiles and geometric shapes are the cornerstones of the five bold graduate projects featured in this VDF school show, curated by the organisers of New Designers. More
Jewellery designs from New Designers showcase question normative gender roles
A necklace strung together from images of male nipples is among five projects from 2020 graduates selected by the organisers of the annual New Designers showcase to be exhibited in this VDF school show. More
Students go back to nature in projects from New Designers graduate show
Building blocks that support biodiversity and a textile homage to cold-water swimming feature in this roundup of work from 2020 design graduates, which is being presented at VDF by the New Designers student showcase. More
California Baptist University architecture students "design for the public good"
A zero-energy school and "memory care" housing for the elderly are among the 10 community-centric architecture proposals by students from California Baptist University in this VDF school show. More
South Bank University students rethink London's architecture
Projects from London South Bank University's architecture students, presented here as part of their VDF school show, work to improve the social fabric of the capital's neighbourhoods and envision new purposes for the Eero Saarinen-designed US Embassy. More
Falmouth University students design interiors for most vulnerable members of society
Interior design graduates from Falmouth University present projects that aim to create safe spaces for refugees, young mothers and recovering addicts in this VDF school show. More
Eleven projects from students of Falmouth University's Sustainable Product Design course
Reusable 3D-printed fracture casts and a compost caddy are among the products presented in this VDF school show, which features work produced as part of a course at Falmouth University that focuses specifically on sustainable design. More
Eleven architecture and interior projects by students at Aalto University
A home for an artist, ceramic furniture and a masterplan that condenses all human activity within a city are among the broad range of student projects Aalto University is exhibiting in this VDF school show. More
Falmouth University architecture graduates present cultural centres for the Isles of Scilly
Architecture students from Falmouth University's School of Architecture, Design and Interiors present proposals for cultural community centres on the Isles of Scilly archipelago in this VDF school show. More
Canterbury School of Architecture students imagine interiors for fictional embassies
Eight interior architecture and design students from Canterbury School of Architecture present their visions of fictional embassies in dystopian futures in this VDF school show. More
Ten interior design projects by University of Huddersfield graduates that offer a "glimpse at the future"
The University of Huddersfield's School of Art, Design and Architecture presents the work of 10 of its award-winning interior design graduates in this school show for Virtual Design Festival. More
Arts University Bournemouth graduates challenge contemporary architecture industry
From the role of the architect to the use of materials, this VDF school show of work from Arts University Bournemouth graduates questions how the industry should function in order to contribute to the greater social and environmental good. More
Arts University Bournemouth students present proposals to transform local carparks
Architecture students from Arts University Bournemouth present proposals for developing urban car parks into more valuable, sustainable community spaces in this VDF school show. More
Product designs from Middlesex University grads use play to help children cope with illnesses
As part of their VDF school show, students from Middlesex University are showcasing health product designs for children suffering from diabetes, ADHA and dyspraxia, which allow them to manage and understand their conditions. More
15 architecture projects by University of Applied Arts Vienna students
This VDF school show by the University of Applied Arts Vienna's Institute of Architecture features a temporary hospital designed for pandemics and a facility that supports women living in a European slum. More
Lucerne School of Art and Design students celebrate textiles as unsung heroes
Nine projects from Lucerne School of Art and Design graduates, presented here in their VDF school show, highlight the craft and heritage inherent in textiles in a bid to raise their public profile. More
Product design students at Lucerne School of Art and Design tackle social issues from racism to ableism
A liquid soap made from urine and backpacks that house portable oxygen tanks feature in this VDF school show of socially-conscious products from Lucerne School of Art and Design graduates. More
Collections from Lucerne School of Art and Design students stretch the definition of jewellery
Ornamental hearing aids and a brassiere for breast cancer sufferers are among the unorthodox jewellery designs shared by Lucerne School of Art and Design students as part of their VDF school show. More
SCAD students share 10 architecture, furniture and interiors projects
Co-working spaces designed for a conflict-ridden Venezuela and a furniture collection embodying Saudi hospitality are featured in this VDF school show, which presents work by students from the School of Building Arts at the Savanna College of Art and Design. More