Mobility & Transport
Electric, driverless tram concept minimises contact for safer public transport
The double-decker electric vehicle uses newly designed stops and increased interior space to help keep passengers safe.
COVID-19 – Innovators Respond
We’re tracking the most impactful and positive innovations related to the coronavirus pandemic. See the latest below or view and search our entire innovation database.
Health & Wellbeing
Reusable face masks made from recycled plastic bottles
After a surge in plastic pollution from disposable personal protective equipment, Petit Pli has designed a washable fabric face mask made from recycled plastic bottles.
Work & Lifestyle
Desk dividers provide safe working environment in open-plan offices
Humanscale has designed desk dividers for open-plan offices that not only offer privacy, but also protect from airborne viral particles.
Food & Drink
Reusable and recyclable takeaway containers made from cocoa bean shells
Bento-style, reusable takeaway containers are made from bioplastic derived from by-products of the cacao industry.
Mobility & Transport
Italian tram redesigned for socially-distanced travel
A much-loved classic design gets a top-to-bottom smart makeover with design-led safety features.
Food & Drink
‘Freestyle’ beverage dispenser offers restaurants contactless pouring
Engineers at Coke have adapted the companies’ touchscreen dispensers to operate via QR codes and an app.
Sport & Fitness
Football club proposes testing fans for COVID-19 before each game
A German football club has developed an opening plan that will include testing every ticket holder 24 hours before each game.
Architecture & Design
Sustainable high-rise doubles as a tourist experience
Powered by solar and wind, AR cabins take visitors on a 10-minute ride up, around and down the viewing tower.
Fashion & Beauty
Checkout app replicates in-store experience
In an attempt to create a safer and more comfortable shopping experience for customers, the immersive Showfields is launching a contactless in-store app.
Computing & Tech
Spray turns 3D objects into display screens
A new process can turn 3D-printed objects into interactive displays using a spray-on material.
Food & Drink
Grocery delivery platform turns gig workers into small business owners
Dumpling provides personal shoppers with mini-loans to cover the initial cost of groceries and allows them to keep all of their tips.
Mobility & Transport
Bicycle parking ‘boxes’ meet increased use post lockdown
Bike2Box has launched a modular bicycle parking system as demand for bicycle parking spots has increased.
