As a part of the design.emergency initiative with Paola Antonelli, Alice Rawsthorn recently spoke to Antwerp-based designer Dries Verbruggen about collaborative efforts being made in the fashion-focused city to create over 100 thousand gowns, coveralls, masks, and other PPE. Courtesy design.emergency
The design.emergency initiative has unpacked everything from collaborative PPE production to object hacking and the power of symbolic imagery.
In the era of the pandemic, the design world’s museums, galleries, manufacturers, organizations, and independent talents have all gone virtual. An endless list of COVID-19-induced cancellations has driven most to find clever ways in which to present their work and engage their audiences. Many have opted for viewing room and interactive exhibition formats, while social media and video communication services have also played a vital role.