Advertising & Marketing
Ad-spend activist group tracks coronavirus conspiracies
Sleeping Giant is helping brands avoid placements next to fake coronavirus news.
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
‘Bacterial superglue’ antibody combo reduces viral infection risks
Researchers have discovered that two targeted antibodies work better together than alone, and significantly reduce the risk of catching or dying from a variety of viral diseases.
Travel & Tourism
Hire a room away from distractions whilst helping the hospitality industry
A hospitality company is rebranding its hotel rooms as day-stay hideaways and private work lofts.
Fashion & Beauty
Makeup artist creates DIY manicure kit for salon-quality nails at home
An influencer has created a product to alleviate her followers’ manicure-withdrawal during lockdown.
Travel & Tourism
Aeroplane seats designed to protect from coronavirus
An Italian company has released two new concepts for airplane seats, which could protect travellers from contracting viruses on flights.
Financial Services
Debit card helps carers shop for others
The card includes a spending cap and PIN, and users cannot access the owner’s main bank account.
Computing & Tech
Cloud lab allows scientists to work remotely
Scientists will be able to spend more time on experiments and less time calibrating equipment, no matter where they’re working.
Retail
Luxury Swiss watch fair goes all-digital during COVID-19 lockdown
The new format also offers live-streaming events aimed specifically at the Chinese market.
Work & Lifestyle
Virtual club keeps people dancing during lockdown
Resident Advisor has launched a virtual rave as a way of bringing the electronic music community together during lockdown.
Health & Wellbeing
Designers collaborate to make transparent patient isolation hoods
The lightweight hoods keep air-borne particles away from caregivers while providing flexible use for a variety of medical needs.
Work & Lifestyle
Bracelet helps enforce social distancing for those returning to the workplace
A digital bracelet monitors employees’ location and sends a warning if they get too close to each other.
Food & Drink
London brewery delivers a ‘Pub in a Box’ to home consumers
In addition to beer and snacks, the box includes Spotify playlists curated by music journalists and a music-themed pub quiz.