Building blocks that support biodiversity and a textile homage to cold-water swimming feature in this roundup of work from 2020 design graduates, which is being presented at VDF by the New Designers student showcase.
The annual exhibition, which is described by organisers as "the UK's largest design graduate show", was set to feature the final projects of more than 3,000 students from a range of disciplines and universities.
But with the physical event called off due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, New Designers is showcasing their work digitally this year.
From this vast pool of projects, 20 are being highlighted here at the Virtual Design Festival across the four unifying themes of nature, gender, sustainability and bold, geometric prints. In an increasingly urbanised, digitised world, the five projects below are united by their exploration of how we relate to our natural surroundings, whether that's through the medium of ceramics or textiles, transport or interior design.

New Designers graduate show: Nature
Showcase: New Designers

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 gr...