This week, designers responded to the coronavirus outbreak
This week on Dezeen, designers put their skills to use in response to coronavirus by 3D-printing ventilator valves and sharing critical advice.
Italian start-up Isinnova has begun 3D-printing the crucial valves required for hospital ventilators, which help patients suffering from the coronavirus Covid-19Â to breathe.
The company's first prototype was developed in just six hours after finding out that the usual supplier for a hospital in Chiari was unable to meet the increasing demand for the valves.
Graphic designers get creative to circulate helpful advice during coronavirus outbreak
Elsewhere, graphic designers took to social media with artworks to encourage more people to follow the vital steps needed to slow the spread of Covid-19.
Among the artists was Juan Delcan, who told Dezeen that "even though we are not doctors or nurses... we artists can help by creating something useful". Fountain of Hygiene competition calls on designers to rethink hand sanitisers amid coronavirus pandemic
To highlight the importance of hand-washing, Bompas & Parr launched The Fountain of Hygiene competition that invites designers to create new forms of hand-sanitiser pumps.
In Dubai, curators of the Global Grad Show called on universities and students to develop solutions for the issues that have resulted from the spread of the disease.
Italian architect Vittorio Gregotti dies of coronavirus
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