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.
The theme for the exhibit is Circular Economy ? a sustainable economic system aimed at eliminating waste ? chosen by the organisers of the annual New Designers event in response to a surge of design students tackling environmental issues in their work.
It is one of four Virtual Design Festival school shows curated by New Designers in lieu of its annual event in London. The exhibits feature a total of 20 graduate projects and, in addition to sustainability, explore the themes of gender, boldness and nature.
The five featured projects below were completed by graduates from different courses and universities from across the UK, unified by a clear ambition to make the design world more sustainable.
New Designers graduate show
Showcase: New Designers

Theme: Circular Economy

Instagram: @newdesigners

Organiser: Upper Street Events

Event statement: 
"New Designers, the UK's largest design graduate show, celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2020 with the launch of a series of digital initiatives throughout the summer. In lieu of a physical showcase, the event will aim to promote and celebrate the work of the graduate class of 2020. With these virtual initiatives, New Designers hopes to offer graduates alternative opportunities to gain better insights into the design industry and advance in their profe...