As the world continues to battle coronavirus, designers are re-imagining how public spaces can let people come together, while keeping them safe.

“The Shape of Things to Come,” an exhibition in Dubai, is offering a glimpse of what architecture and design could look like in a post-Covid world — with ideas ranging from a nightclub that keeps dancers at a distance, to an inflatable pod that envelops tables at restaurants.

One design imagines a space that uses visual cues to encourage social distancing, and monitors people’s movement.

Featuring over 25 Middle Eastern design practices, it showcases new concepts, product designs, and installations from architects and interior designers. The exhibition is part of the six-day Dubai Design Week.

CNN