In the early stages of the pandemic, much of the anxiety at the time arose because of shortages in medical equipment. Studios and practitioners from across the industry stepped in and stepped up to help out. Some 3D-printed visors for hospital staff, others sewed reusable masks. Perhaps one of the most high-profile projects came from Dyson, which designed a ventilator for use in hospitals. In its most severe cases, a coronavirus infection can leave patients needing to use a ventilator. Back in March, the NHS had 8,000 ventilators, but was projecting the UK might need as many as 30,000 in the coming months. In collaboration with UK-based tech company Technology Partnership, Dyson designed an alternative that could meet demand.