February 2016 Archive

Christoph Zellweger, a Design Indaba speaker in 2008, has released his latest body of work entitled Domesticated, exploring our notions of beauty. >

A group of researchers at the University of Queensland are using a native Australian grass as the key component in designing thinner and stronger condoms. >

Rocket Innovations gave the traditional notebook a much needed tech upgrade. >

Mercedes-Benz is widely acknowledged as the “inventor of the automobile”, their technical features and design were both well ahead of their time. >

The pavilion designed by SelgasCano for a Danish art museum has been packed up and shipped to Africa’s largest slum, to assume its second life as a school. >

Colombian startup company, Diseclar takes waste from local industries to produce elegant furniture. >

“People inspire me. Everybody has an interesting story to tell.” >

Pia Nyakairu has developed a wand-like product and app, which allows physiotherapists to monitor the progress of mastectomy patients over a digital platform. >

Global graduate Christophe Guberan creates products that challenge the limits of matter. >

Day one of Design Indaba Conference 2016 brought audiences stories of courage, collaboration, confetti and cocks. >

Polish student Basia Dżaman modified a robotic arm using specially designed, 3D printed tools. >