Yuhsien designs glass "flower hoods" informed by bubbles and mochi cake
Taiwanese studio Yuhsien has created a series of amorphous glass vessels designed to look like bubbles, which are designed to be placed over vases. More
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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
Decorative tiles and freestanding bathtub feature in INAX showcase at VDF products fair
Moon-shaped surface tiles modelled on the roofs of traditional Japanese houses are among the five bathroom products that INAX is showcasing at VDF products fair. More
S600 Line freestanding bathtub by INAX
Dezeen Showroom: the S600 Line freestanding bathtub from Japanese sanitaryware makers INAX features a tap that doubles as a candle tray. More
Crescent Border tiles by INAX
Dezeen Showroom: these crescent moon-shaped tiles by Japanese brand INAX are meant to reference the roofs of traditional Japanese houses. More
Intelligent Control shower system by INAX
Dezeen Showroom: Japanese brand INAX has designed the Intelligent Control shower system, which is operated by simple buttons and includes a space-saving shelf. More
Satis G shower toilet by INAX
Dezeen Showroom: Japanese brand INAX has created an all-black toilet that washes after use as part of its new Light & Shadow series. More
LS 1912 switch by Jung
Dezeen Showroom: LS 1912 is a toggle switch designed by German building-technology supplier Jung to pay homage to the company's past innovations. More
FMG releases collection of tiles that can be applied to any interior surface
Dezeen promotion: Italian ceramics company FMG has produced a collection of large-scale tiles called Max Fine, which can be applied across floors, walls and furnishings. More
Band-Aid launches bandages to "embrace the beauty of diverse skin"
Band-Aid is launching a range of bandages in light and dark shades of black and brown to make its products more racially inclusive. More
Köral acoustic panels by AntiCAD and TakahashiLim A+D
Dezeen Showroom: Köral is a faceted acoustic panel system by AntiCAD and architecture studio TakahashiLim A+D that takes its cues from coral reefs. More
G + I socket by Jung
Dezeen Showroom: German building-technology supplier Jung has developed the versatile G + I socket that is compatible with plug types from various geographies. More
14 product designs from York St John graduates
A chair made from repurposed climbing rope and a SAD lamp that doubles up as a plant pot are featured in this VDF school show of work by York St John University students. More
Sara Sallam's Orwell jewellery thwarts invasive tracking technology
Brooklyn-based designer Sara Sallam has imagined a collection of jewellery and accessories to protect the wearer from tech-enabled surveillance without concealing their features. More
Ex-Samsung engineers develop "world's smallest LiDAR device" that makes touchscreens touchless
Two ex-Samsung engineers from tech company CoreDAR have designed a tiny LiDAR device called Glamos that can turn any screen into an interactive, but touchless, touchscreen. More
Lukas Wegwerth used lockdown to reassess the material choices in his Three+One project
German designer Lukas Wegwerth discusses his construction framework Three+One and how the coronavirus pandemic prompted its evolution in this interview for our VDF x Alcova collaboration. More
Outdoor urinal designers offer solutions to pandemic public toilet problem
Cities in France are installing outdoor urinals as the coronavirus lockdowns causes a lack of public toilet facilities.
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Freyja Sewell's Key Workers masks take design cues from science fiction and Buddhism
London-based designer Freyja Sewell has created eight decorative face masks, made from commonplace objects including felt, yoghurt pots and pool table triangles, in honour of coronavirus key workers. More
Cardboard hospital beds that double as coffins developed as "worthy solution" to coronavirus crisis
A Colombian company has created a flatpack hospital bed made of cardboard that can be transformed into a coffin as healthcare services are overwhelmed by coronavirus victims. More
V&A curator picks five objects that have taken on new meanings during the pandemic
An editorial project by London's V&A Museum reflects on objects that have been ascribed new meanings and functions during the coronavirus pandemic. Curator Brendan Cormier selects his highlights. More