8 Innovative Designs for Navigating Public Spaces During COVID-19
From barrier screens to 3D-printed door openers to social distancing circles, these clever solutions help alleviate the risk of contracting COVID-19.
From barrier screens to 3D-printed door openers to social distancing circles, these clever solutions help alleviate the risk of contracting COVID-19.
As the pandemic continues to rage across the globe and drastically shift our relationship to public spaces, designers, makers, and manufacturers are hard at work creating solutions to keep us safer and healthier. Here are eight compelling designs that are as thoughtful as they're practical.
3D-Printed Door Openers by Hewlett-Packard
A 3D-printable, hands-free door opener by Materialise is available via Hewlett-Packard.
Courtesy of Hewlett-Packard
Hewlett-Packard's personal door opener can be 3D-printed via a free design file available on the company's website.
Courtesy of Hewlett-Packard
Hewlett-Packard is offering 3D-printable tools that can be used to open doors without touching potentially contaminated handles. For easy portability, the personal door opener (above) can be attached to belts or clothing parts. Approximately 40 personal openers and almost 120 hands-free openers (top) can be 3D-printed in a full build using an HP Jet Fusion 5200 and 4200 3D Printing Solutions. The free design files can be found at Hewlett-Packard.
Dining Greenhouses in Amsterdam
Mediamatic ETEN, a restaurant in Amsterdam, situated tiny greenhouses along the waterfront, where guests can dine while remaining separated.
Anne Lakeman, Willem Velthoven courtesy of Mediamatic
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