September 2016 Archive

Gene-editing of mosquitoes could annihilate lethal viruses

Design Frontiers • 14 Sep 16

Scientists could put disease-spreading mosquitoes in their crosshairs, but would the outcome be positive? >
Hoopy: A DIY craft bicycle made of wood

Design News • 14 Sep 16

A modern DIY bicycle that is convenient for adults of every size and height. >
New collection by South African designer Rich Mnisi

Design News • 14 Sep 16

R by RICH MNISI: We share the latest lookbook from emerging South African designer Rich Mnisi. SS17 is a new collaboration with local celebrity Maps Maponyane. >
Easy & accessible tools for fitness management by Kinduct

Design News • 15 Sep 16

This Canadian company provides software tools for health and fitness enthusiasts. >
This engineering student’s invention could revolutionise the renewable energy sector

Next Generation • 15 Sep 16

Lancaster University’s Abigail Carson invents innovative power storage solution. >
Old school fashion for the new school

Design News • 15 Sep 16

Making crochet fashion items in the streets of Soweto. >
Responsive jewellery that filters your smartphone notifications

Product Spotlight • 15 Sep 16

Jewellery and tech studio Vinaya wants us to stay connected to other people in style. >
Erik Kessels: In advertising, ideas are more important than craft

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:04:13 • 15 Sep 16

Erik Kessels believes that in advertising, ideas are more important than craft and that to stay creatively stimulated you have to be a hybrid. >
Cooling technology poised for revolution

Design Frontiers • 16 Sep 16

This North Carolina startup aims to overhaul temperature control with solid-state chips. >
SuperMeat: The cultured chicken meat of the future

Design Frontiers • 16 Sep 16

This startup envisions a world where we can enjoy real meat without the guilty conscience. >
Eradicating poverty in South African townships

Design News • 16 Sep 16

This non-profit organisation is trying to help strengthen communities in South African townships. >
Woke & Broke: A collection for the socially conscious

Design Frontiers • 16 Sep 16

South Africa has recently seen the rise of student activism in its university spaces. But even the “woke” need to recharge. >
High school student builds app to help kids make friends

Design Frontiers • 19 Sep 16

Introducing an app to help navigate the unnerving world of high school lunch breaks. >
Wool shoes to save the environment

Design Frontiers • 19 Sep 16

Introducing Allbirds: the comfortable, eco-friendly sneaker. >
Photo project reveals our impact on the Wild West

Design News • 19 Sep 16

The “romance” of the Wild West has partly been lost to fracking, mining and agriculture. >
Luxury leather bags made from human skin

Next Generation • 19 Sep 16

Material Futures graduate Tina Gorjanc creates a collection of leather products made from the lab-grown skin of Alexander McQueen. >
Photographing the hopes and fears of Afghan people

Design News • 20 Sep 16

Photographer Jens Umbach has since 2010 been documenting the presence of German soldiers in Afghanistan. >
Celebrating self-expression and West African textiles at an Osei-Duro house party

Design News • 20 Sep 16

To celebrate the launch of the AW16 collection, Accra-based fashion brand Osei-Duro threw a good vibes house party to shoot a lookbook with real Ghana style. >
Exploring spirituality through clothes, language and colour

Design News • 20 Sep 16

South African visual artist makes the invisible understood through art. >
A city that doesn't evolve is just an open air museum

Design News • 21 Sep 16

Dezeen has put together a design manifesto that outlines how designers can help Britain thrive after Brexit if the government helps design. >
A design solution to moving back in with your parents

Design News • 21 Sep 16

Spanish collective designs custom spaces and furniture for young adults returning home. >
This book celebrates creativity across the continent

Design News • 21 Sep 16

Co-edited by Gestalten and Design Indaba, this book celebrates creativity and design in Africa and the rise of new talent. >
The Spectrum of African identities

Design News • 21 Sep 16

An ongoing portraiture project by Gabonese photographer celebrates the diversity of the African continent. >
Renowned graffiti artist Osa Seven gives back with educational street art

Design News • 21 Sep 16

The Art for A Cause team say that donating money and resources is not enough. >

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