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VDF products fair: the Workshop Table for Muuto “has an almost archetypal appearance,” according to designer Cecilie Manz.

The table combines Scandinavian craftsmanship with subtle detailing, making for “a deliberately simple and archetypical expression in a modern dining table,” said the Danish brand.

“The Workshop Table is a design that is pared down to the essence,” said Manz. “Deliberately simple in its expression, the table has an almost archetypal appearance that comes from a wish to make as little noise as possible. The details and joints are doing all the talking.”

The table features a solid oak frame and a top finished either in oak veneer or in warm grey linoleum top. It is the latest addition to the Danish designer’s Workshop Series for Muuto, which also features a chair and a coffee table.

“The Workshop Table by Danish designer Cecilie Manz joins together the ideals of Scandinavian craftsmanship and subtle detailing, making for a deliberately simple and archetypical expression in a modern dining table,” said the brand.

“Extending the expression of the Workshop Series, the Workshop Table translates the understated elements of timeless craftsmanship into a simple design,” Muuto said. “Here, the seamless integration of the tabletop and legs echo the refined sentiments of the Scandinavian design heritage, making for an elegant detail.”

Product: Workshop Table
Brand: Muuto
Designer: Cecilie Manz

About VDF products fair: the VDF products fair offers an affordable launchpad for new products during Virtual Design Festival. For more details email vdf@dezeen.com.

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VDF products fair: Danish brand Muuto has introduced a new version of the 70/70 table by TAF featuring a solid oak top.

The new version of the table, originally designed in 2013, features a solid hardwood tabletop supported by two square cast-aluminium frames.

Each frame measures 70 centimetres by 70 centimetres, with the name of the product deriving from the dimensions.

“The 70/70 table is a study in geometric forms identifying the dimensions for a well-balanced table,” said Gabriella Gustafson & Mattias Ståhlbom, co-founders of Stockholm architecture and design studio TAF.

“It has an almost anonymous expression but with careful detailing. The table is based upon two cast aluminium squared frames with the dimensions 70 x 70 centimetres.”

The table comes in four different sizes and various frame colours. The solid top features chamfered edges on the underside.

“The simple Scandinavian aesthetics balanced with the warmth from the layered wood adds personality to the table with multiple functions, from dining table to home office,” the designers added.

Product: 70/70 Table
Brand: Muuto
Designer: TAF

About VDF products fair: the VDF products fair offers an affordable launchpad for new products during Virtual Design Festival. For more details email vdf@dezeen.com.

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The great outdoors – a treasure we all miss right now and one we must protect when we step out into our new normal in the future. Adventures always happen outside and A1R is an outdoor gadget that was specifically designed to inspire you to enjoy nature, grow with the environment, and gain a new perspective. While it was originally created for intermediate outdoor enthusiasts, it can actually be used by beginners as well and help them fall in love with nature.

A1R Powered Outdoor Gear gives you the tools that let you enjoy your hike or camping trip peacefully because you are equipped with a problem-solving gadget. Personally, I am someone who will panic if I am in a forest and things don’t go as planned so having like this on me is very reassuring as opposed to being left to survive with a map, compass, and my phone (which is probably in single-digit battery levels). A1R is a weatherproof device fueled by renewable energy source, air/wind, that lasts for days and serves the purpose of a navigator, power bank, tracker, water/snow/saltwater purifier, and an emergency beacon. Its basically a sleek and sustainable Jarvis for any camper.

When you feel well-equipped to deal with unplanned events is when you are more willing to take risks – this is where the actual growth happens and the user’s horizons expand not just physically in the outdoors but also as a person. A1R takes into account all elements that should be in an all-rounder survival gadget – it bridges the urban-outdoor gap, is mindful of using sustainable materials, focuses on empowering the user with new experiences and self-actualization. Let’s go on a design adventure to see how this concept was developed and all the features it has to reduce panic and increase peace!

Designer: Kendall Toerner and Alexander Ordonez

A1R Powered Outdoor Tools help outdoor enthusiasts enter the stretch zone, enabling them to discover and push their boundaries. It takes care of the 5 elements that can cause panic when you are on an adventure and gives you one device that works for your physical and digital needs thereby reducing the things you have to carry or keep a track of!

A1R solves the issues one faces during camping or exploring outdoors for days – it is reliable, durable, provides battery instead of draining it, keeps you connected with your group, and most importantly, keeps you hydrated in any situation. It is versatile and flexible to your needs while reducing the number of essentials you have to carry by providing the features in one portable device.

The portable device is made to be handheld and can expand as per your needs. It is ergonomic and fits with the modern, minimal aesthetic, unlike the existing outdoor tech tools. Its capsule-like slim build saves space in your backpack for other essentials.

The 3000 PSI compressed air module powers devices through both electrical and mechanical potential, and is much more reliable and sustainable than batteries because it’s durable, unaffected by cold temperatures or weather, and made of all recyclable materials.

Being powered by air means the downside of batteries are eliminated and as technology advances, every industry should consider using renewable energy sources to create long-lasting products that are also compatible with a sustainable lifestyle.

Use the accompanying pump on long journeys to recharge the power source anywhere at any time. 60 seconds of pumping provides 5 days of water purification, 3 days of navigation, 24 hours of communication, or a full headlamp charge.

You never have to worry about losing your trail, A1R takes into account offline navigation and has a very simple UI to keep it user-friendly because the last thing you need when you are lost is trying to figure out how to use a device that can help you. The aim is to reduce panic and not increase it.

During unprecedented circumstances, we can go without food but clean water is the most crucial essential. A1R lets you purify water anywhere and store up to 12 oz in the appliance and fill up 16 oz bottle one at a time. It works on purifying snow and saltwater too which makes it a versatile gadget to take to any outdoor setting.

The filter is durable and designed to last without needing to be replaced often. It also won’t break in freezing temperatures.

In case of emergencies, A1R enables you to send out a call for help with its beacon feature. It launches a 99% biodegradable balloon with a cellular radio that will have your initial GPS coordinates so first responders can get to your accurate location for help.

Stay connected at all times and find your friends if you are lost. A1R is powered by a supercapacitor and a GPS chip that will help you navigate through an antenna and ultra-low-power transceiver. Just tap and instantly charge the supercapacitor.

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Today marks 35 days to go until the Dezeen Awards 2020 entry deadline on 2 June. We’ve put together a list of the most frequently asked questions we’ve been getting over the last few weeks to help you with your entry!

When is the entry deadline?

At 23:59 British Summer Time on Tuesday 2 June.

Can I get an extension to the deadline if I can’t finish my entry before then?

If you miss the deadline, you can still enter until Tuesday 9 June. But you will have to pay a late fee if you submit your entry after 2 June.

Will the deadlines change due to coronavirus?

No. We need to get all the entries in on time so we can start the judging process. If you subscribe to our newsletter, you will receive all important updates, news and information about Dezeen Awards 2020.

What are the entry fees for Dezeen Awards?

Standard entry until 2 June 2020

For individuals and companies with 10 employees or fewer: £100 per category entry
For companies with more than 10 employees: £200 per category entry

Late entry until 9 June 2020

For individuals and companies with 10 employees or fewer: £150 per category entry
For companies with more than 10 employees: £300 per category entry

Prices exclude VAT.

Can I enter my project into more than one category?

Yes, as long as your project is suitable, it can be entered into multiple categories.

Can I enter a product collection?

Collections to be accepted as long as there is a strong, easily demonstrable theme in common that unites all the products within it.

How do I pay for my entry?

Once you have completed the entry form and all mandatory fields, you will see a ‘review and submit’ button on your account page next to your entry. You can review your entry and, when happy with it, proceed to the payment stage.

Are there any additional costs apart from the entry fee?

No, apart from the entry fee there are no other costs involved.

Do projects have to be completed to enter?

Yes, projects must have been completed between 1 June 2018 and 2 June 2020 to be eligible. Conceptual or unbuilt projects cannot be entered.

Can collage images be used in my submission?

Although collages are allowed, we advise against them. Please make sure the majority of your images are good-quality, untouched photographs.

Can I upload renders?

You may upload plans and drawings but please don’t upload renders or computer-generated images.

I don’t work for a company. Is Dezeen Awards open to individual designers?

Yes, you may enter Dezeen Awards as an individual designer.

Can the same projects be entered two years in a row?

You may enter a project two years in a row as long as it is entered into a different category the second time around. Make sure your project was completed within the indicated time frame.

Can I return to my submission and submit at a later date?

Yes, you can save your entry and submit it at a later date. Once you have paid for your entry, you won’t be able to make changes to it anymore.

I have a question that is not listed here…

No problem! Send an email to awards@dezeen.com and someone from the team will get back to you.

Good luck with your entry!

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With governments around the world implementing social distancing measures to halt the spread of coronavirus, we’ve all been warned of the importance of staying at home and keeping a safe distance from others. While this might seem like common sense to adults, it can be a confusing concept for kids, which is why Minecraft and AKQA have teamed up to explain how it works with the help of a pandemic-themed zombie game.

The Blockdown Simulator (pun intended) allows players to test out the effects of different strategies for controlling the spread of disease. The experience is set in a village which is home to a mysterious outbreak of infectious zombies and consists of two levels. In the first, players can monitor the spread of zombie infection, lowering and raising houses and locking and unlocking doors as zombies spawn from a central tower. The second level is set in an underground hospital, where infected visitors can be cured with golden apples and a weakening potion.

The aim of the game is to help visitors recover from infection and return to society as quickly as possible. Players can take on the role of a hospital nurse or an observer and choose between three scenarios – lockdown, free-for-all and quarantine – to see how different prevention measures impact infection and recovery rates. By toggling between the different modes, and administering treatments to villagers in the zombie intensive care unit, they can learn about the effects of social distancing, and compare the impact of lockdowns versus a more relaxed approach.

The experience was created by AKQA and Minecraft to support #TomorrowTogether, an initiative launched by Heart17 and the United Nations Development Programme to engage young people in helping prevent the spread of Covid-19. Heart17 and the UNDP have called on creatives to help raise awareness of the importance of hand washing and social distancing, and have been working with brands including Mojang and the H&M Group to launch projects aimed at a youth audience.

While the simulator isn’t a scientifically accurate representation of the coronavirus pandemic, its creators Joseph Davies and Hugo Barne (both creatives at AKQA) hope it will help teach young players about the crisis in a fun and engaging way. “We felt compelled to use our skills to make social distancing models accessible to everyone – especially those who might be confused about the new reality we are living in,” says Davies.

“Minecraft was the perfect platform to show social distancing in a more tangible and meaningful light,” adds Barne. “By releasing Blockdown Simulator to the community, we hope to encourage positive discussions among its players, and beyond.”

The game is available for free on Minecraft’s Java Edition, and AKQA is now inviting developers and Minecraft fans to build on and add to the experience. “Blockdown Simulator will always be in beta,” says Barne. ”If you are a developer, modder, data scientist, or just a tinkerer, please build upon, hack, or even remake it. We would love to see it evolve into, or inspire, a more compelling tool.”

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