Volcano pendant lights by Maxim Velčovský for Lasvit
Dezeen Showroom: Maxim Velčovský designed the Volcano pendant lighting for Lasvit as a nod to the landscape that surrounds the brand's factory in the Czech Republic. 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
Victor Vasilev's multidisciplinary work is united by pursuit of "formal and material purity"
VDF studio profile: Bulgaria-born, Milan-based architect Victor Vasilev designs furniture, products and interiors as well as buildings in a bid to create holistic home environments. More
Citizen lounge chair by Konstantin Grcic for Vitra
Dezeen Showroom: Swiss brand Vitra has collaborated with Konstantin Grcic to create the Citizen seating collection that challenges the aesthetic and "voluptuous upholstery" of traditional lounge chairs. More
Vitra reissues Chaise Tout Bois by Jean Prouvé
Dezeen Showroom: Swiss furniture brand Vitra has reissued the Chaise Tout Bois chair, crafted by French architect Jean Prouvé in 1941 entirely from wood. More
Moca chair by Jasper Morrison for Vitra
Dezeen Showroom: Moca is a deliberately simple and stackable chair designed by Jasper Morrison and Vitra as an "understated addition to any setting". More
Vases Découpage ceramics by the Bouroullec brothers for Vitra
Dezeen Showroom: The Bouroullec brothers have collaborated with Vitra on Vases Découpage, a collection of mix-and-match ceramics that have a handcrafted appearance. 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
Hem reveals design process behind Soft Baroque's Puffy Brick counter
Dezeen promotion: Swedish furniture brand Hem has revealed the creative processes that went into Soft Baroque studio's Puffy Brick counter, which is made from jesmonite-injected balloons. More
This week's VDF highlights include Vitra, Neri&Hu, Lee Broom, Gaetano Pesce and Es Devlin
Week ten of Virtual Design Festival featured live interviews with Mariam Kamara and Lee Broom, a panel discussion with Stellar Works featuring Space Copenhagen and Neri&Hu, plus the launch of our collaboration with Swiss furniture brand Vitra. More
BART and Ronin design virtual exhibition New Horizons to launch Vredestein car tyres
Dezeen promotion: Dutch design agencies BART and Ronin have created a digital exhibition for tyre company Vredestein to launch its winter tyre and bring the new visual identity "refined by design" to life. 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
Expormim presents an outdoor rug and two chairs at VDF products fair
VDF products fair is showcasing three furniture and homeware pieces by Spanish brand Expormim, which can be used inside or outside. More
Link rug by MUT Design for Expormim
Dezeen Showroom: Ropes of different sizes are interwoven to create the undulating Link outdoor rug, which has been developed for Expormim by Spanish studio MUT Design. More
Petale chair by MUT Design for Expormim
Dezeen Showroom: The gently curved shape of a flower petal served as a model for the backrest of the Petale chair by MUT Design for Spanish furniture brand Expormim. More
Blum chair by Manel Molina for Expormim
Dezeen Showroom: Blum is a dining chair by Manel Molina for Spanish furniture maker Expormim, which is at home in both indoor and outdoor spaces. 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
Cerafine Vessel Basin by INAX
Dezeen Showroom: Japanese brand INAX has released a sink with gentle curves and ultra-thin edges that takes its form from a Japanese sake cup. More