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Coline Mauroy’s Homemade project investigates ‘self-building’ in high-density environments
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1 Aug 17
“Architecture is not only about making a building beautiful, it’s more about thinking about a space that can provide a better way of living".
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On creating an alternative to voyeuristic travel narratives
Design News
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2 Aug 17
Carribean-American storyteller uses art-focussed web-series to weave tales about countries like South Africa and Mexico
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This wearable sticker set could help prevent sexual assault
Design Frontiers
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3 Aug 17
Developed by a researcher at MIT, Intrepid can detect if somebody is taking off your clothes.
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The creators of Krotoa on leading an all-women team in a male dominated industry
Design News
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4 Aug 17
The South African creative team debut their film, Krotoa in the country after winning a string of international awards.
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Top 10 Creative Crowdfunding Projects | August 2017
Focus On
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4 Aug 17
We've scoured the web for compelling creative campaigns around the globe that you might want to support in their quest for funding. Have a look!
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Katy Pyle’s Ballez is the inclusive dance studio you’ve been waiting for
Design News
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7 Aug 17
The New York City-based studio reimagines what ballet can be.
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Holograms from Syria reveals the horrors of war to the average American
Design News
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8 Aug 17
Asad J. Malik’s augmented reality project communicates the real-life experience of the Syrian Civil War to Western audiences.
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The Big Trash Animals project of Bordalo II
Design News
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8 Aug 17
This Portuguese installation artist creates animal sculptures in urban spaces from the very materials that cause their destruction in nature.
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Crystal Kung on bringing warm feelings to life through her illustrations
Design News
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8 Aug 17
The Taipei-based illustrator “I don’t think my drawing skills comes from talent. They come from hard work”.
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This new exhibition calls on feminism to be diverse
Design News
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9 Aug 17
Feminisms x The Arab and Muslim Diaspora to open at London’s Protein Studios.
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An affordable, open-source home
Design News
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9 Aug 17
As part of the push toward sustainable design, Studiolada released plans for the Open Source House.
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Desktop bioengineering by Amino Labs
Design News
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10 Aug 17
The small-scale kits empower the scientists and innovators of tomorrow.
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The deformed realities of graphic artist Anxo Viscaíno
Design News
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10 Aug 17
"I would rather focus more efforts on developing art and culture than spending too much time protecting my copyright," he says.
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Dutch artist Thirza Schaap reveals the delicate beauty that can be found in garbage
Design News
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11 Aug 17
Instead of a bombastic crusade, this project raises awareness of marine pollution in a gentle, considered style.
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A 30 foot warship made from plastic debris is hoping to draw attention to ocean pollution
Design Frontiers
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14 Aug 17
The Surfers Against Sewage initiative is highlighting the world’s largest ocean garbage site.
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Diversifying media imagery to include more ethnicities with TONL
Design News
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15 Aug 17
This agency works to arm advertisers and designers with the tools to represent all races in their campaigns, not just one.
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SaveArtSpace turns billboards into public art canvasses
Design Frontiers
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17 Aug 17
The initiative aims to empower artists from all walks of life and inspire a new generation of young creatives.
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Exhibiting photography at roadhouses to celebrate this fading social culture
Design Frontiers
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18 Aug 17
Night By Roadhouse brings local and international photography to a wide, non gallery-going audience in Johannesburg.
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Testing the bounds of modular home design with DD16
Design News
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21 Aug 17
This architecture prototype caters for intrepid voyagers and nomadic fishermen with utmost economy in its design.
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Meet Carolyn Davidson, the woman behind the iconic Nike Swoosh
Design Frontiers
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21 Aug 17
The retired graphic designer created the logo while she was still a student at Portland State University. The job earned her $35 back then.
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From outmoded storage cylinder to innovative knowledge hub
Design News
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22 Aug 17
This storehouse will be transformed into a dynamic information centre on sustainable energy for the city of Heidelberg.
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Kolor Art Collective’s latest work questions what it means to be ‘normal’
Design Frontiers
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23 Aug 17
Photographed by Pol Kurucz, the brazenly avant-garde series defies conventionalities.
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See these custom tributes to the iconic Prince
Design News
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23 Aug 17
The icon’s passing was a shock to many, but at least we’ll be able to replicate his purple hue.
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Should you be putting your website to bed?
Design News
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24 Aug 17
Sleep debt facts say yes.
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