Kyoto University creates mask from ostrich cells that glows when coronavirus is detected
Scientists from Kyoto University have developed a face mask made with ostrich antibodies that glows under ultraviolet light when coronavirus is present. More
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Marie Bee Bloom's biodegradable face masks blossom into wildflowers
From daisies to baby's breath, Dutch brand Marie Bee Bloom has embedded flower seeds into single-use rice paper masks in a bid to cut down on plastic pollution and give back to nature. More
Tobia Zambotti stuffs Couch-19 with more than 10,000 used face masks
Italian designer Tobia Zambotti has used discarded single-use masks as the stuffing for a sofa to call attention to the amount of plastic waste being generated as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. More
Haneul Kim fashions plastic stool from 1,500 discarded surgical masks
South Korean designer Haneul Kim has collected thousands of used disposable face masks from his university campus and recycled them to create a stackable stool. More
Tosin Oshinowo and Chrissa Amuah create "spectacular" bronze face shield
Architect Tosin Oshinowo and designer Chrissa Amuah have made the conceptual, jewellery-like Egaro face shield for this year's Design Miami. More
Alice Potts makes bioplastic face shields from food waste
Designer Alice Potts combined food waste with flowers from London parks to create a series of bioplastic face shields for the NGV Triennial. More
Louis Vuitton unveils face shield that doubles as a cap
French fashion house Louis Vuitton has designed a coronavirus face shield featuring its signature LV monogram, which can also be flipped up and used as a sun visor. More
Burberry releases face mask with signature check pattern on antimicrobial fabric
British fashion brand Burberry has designed a face mask for the coronavirus pandemic made from fabric treated with "antimicrobial technology". More
Saskia Diez adds chains to face masks to make them feel "more like wearing an accessory"
German jewellery designer Saskia Diez has created face masks with detachable chains plated in silver and gold. More
ASICS creates face mask for exercising during the coronavirus pandemic
Sportswear brand ASICS has designed air vents into its Runners Face Cover so that people can wear a mask while working out during the coronavirus pandemic. More
Petit Pli makes expandable and reusable face mask from recycled plastic bottles
Beta(MSK) by Petit Pli is a washable fabric face mask for the coronavirus pandemic made from recycled plastic bottles with pleats that adjust around the wearer's nose and chin. More
Inflatable face shield designed for socialising post pandemic
MARGstudio, Alessio Casciano Design and Angeletti Ruzza have designed a colourful, inflatable face shield that could be used to allow people to socialise following the peak of the coronavirus pandemic. More
Plastique Fantastique makes iSphere mask informed by 1950s sci-fi comics
Berlin-based art collective Plastique Fantastique has created an open-source, retro-futuristic face shield shaped like a fish bowl to protect wearers against coronavirus. More
This week, designers created fashionable personal protective equipment
This week on Dezeen, designer Joe Doucet envisioned a face mask that can be worn as a fashion accessory and Production Club unveiled a conceptual PPE suit for clubbing during the coronavirus outbreak. More
Health workers treating coronavirus are "frontline athletes who need equipment" says Nike PPE lead
Creating personal protective equipment for frontline medical workers fighting coronavirus is just like making sportswear for an athlete, says Nike's Michael Donaghu, who was part of the team that made face shields from the brand's supply chain. More
Production Club designs drink- and vape-friendly PPE suit for clubbing during a pandemic
Creative studio Production Club has designed a personal protective suit for clubbing in the time of coronavirus, which includes features for phone integration and beverage and vape consumption. More
Lack of design input in healthcare is putting both patients and doctors at risk, says physician
Hospitals "desperately need designers" to improve everything from the way they tackle coronavirus to the layout of operating theatres and the design of medical charts, according to a senior US doctor. More
Architects and medics collaborate on "unprecedented" project to develop open-source hoods to protect healthcare workers
Boston architect Eric Höweler and a team from Harvard's Graduate School of Design have helped local doctors develop patient isolation hoods – a new type of device that could save the lives of healthcare workers and "impact things worldwide" in the fight against coronavirus. More
Standard Issue creates open-source design for CNC-cut face mask
Brooklyn design agency Standard Issue has created an open-source design for a face mask that can be CNC-cut and produced on a large scale. More
"Every person should have a face shield" says epidemiologist Michael Edmond
Face shields offer more effective protection against coronavirus than masks and should be worn by the public whenever they leave home, according to US physician and epidemiologist Michael Edmond. More