September 2017 Archive

How Isis Schiffer made the foldable bike helmet

Talks • Duration: 00:07:19 • 1 Sep 17

The EcoHelmet made international headlines and won numerous awards. >
From dreaming up stories to starting a movement with Buhle Ngaba

Design News • 1 Sep 17

We catch up with the woman taking stories to where they're needed most. >
Isis Schiffer’s EcoHelmet might get even more people interested in bike sharing

Video Interviews • 1 Sep 17

The Pratt Institute design graduate spoke at Design Indaba Conference 2017. >
The global addressing system, what3words continues to garner international attention

Design News • 4 Sep 17

What3words ensures that basic services can reach even the most remote places. >
Top 10 Creative Crowdfunding Projects | September 2017

Take Five • 5 Sep 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! >
Elodie Lascar’s beautiful illustrations re-imagine the female form

Design News • 5 Sep 17

The French artist’s work provides a nuanced interpretation of womanhood. >
Thomas Chapman on the creation of the Arch for Arch project

Design News • 5 Sep 17

The architect and urban designer talks about this momentous project to honor Nobel Peace Prize winner, Desmond Tutu. >
Cutting-edge graphene paint takes ecological architecture to a new level

Design Frontiers • 6 Sep 17

This lime-based coating is quickly becoming an industry standard with its thermal & eco-friendly qualities. >
The Heat Rescue stove provides practical survival tools for those in need

Design News • 6 Sep 17

Following a natural disaster, this kit can help a group of people keep themselves warm and fed until emergency response arrives. >
Wacom Creatives: Alberto Montt on storytelling through illustrations

Design News • 6 Sep 17

“As human beings we have an enormous capacity of assigning stories; we feel stuffed with our stories, and I love that.” >
Gaza Girls: Girls of the Gaza Strip is a testament to the resilience of the women of Palestine

Design News • 7 Sep 17

Monique Jaques’ photography captures a universal sense of girlhood in Gaza. >
Airbnb co-founder on designing Olympic-sized trust between strangers

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:00:00 • 8 Sep 17

Joe Gebbia, co-founder and chief product officer at Airbnb chats to us on the role of design in their success. >
This pen detects cancer in seconds

Design News • 8 Sep 17

This handheld device detects cancer so that doctors can remove tumors with greater accuracy during surgery. >
Flow Loop: a new shower system to save water and energy

Design News • 11 Sep 17

The Danish company has developed a sustainable showering system to combat waste. >
#RightsNotGames makes protesting accessible for disabled people

Talks • Duration: 00:09:23 • 12 Sep 17

Arjun Harrison-Mann talks ethical design at the Design Indaba Festival 2017. >
Comms designer Arjun Harrison-Mann on dialogue, design and activism

Video Interviews • 12 Sep 17

When the UK cut benefits to disabled people, this RCA graduate found a way to give those affected their own platform. >
Throne of Gods: A video game inspired by West African mythology

Design News • 12 Sep 17

The Nigerian built and developed mobile game taps into Africa’s rich culture. >
Egyptian upcycling startup creates fashionable accessories from trash

Design News • 13 Sep 17

We spoke to UpFuse, the company turning Cairo’s trash into wardrobe treasures, about what it's like to open a business in Egypt. >
Liquid is a platform that matches workers with teams according to their competencies

Design News • 13 Sep 17

"The old corporate ladder, has turned into a corporate lattice. There is a wish for diverse experiences and flexibility." >
Winy Maas on the future of cities

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:04:31 • 14 Sep 17

In case you’ve ever wondered how architecture combined with engineering and design can impact the future of cities. >
Our top picks for the 2017 Africa Architecture Awards

Design News • 14 Sep 17

The shortlist of nominees is out and here are the projects we think could have the most impact. >
Nigerian creative powerhouse Daniel Obasi explores sexuality in new short film

Design News • 15 Sep 17

The film is a visual exploration of sexuality and gender fluidity from a contemporary African perspective. >
There's more to a chair, says Yinka Ilori who uses furniture as a vessel

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:33 • 15 Sep 17

"...chairs contribute to a sense of belonging and community. People know it’s not from Nigeria, but it’s associated with people who are African. It’s ours.” >
Borderless in graphic design with Nikki Gonnissen

Design News • 18 Sep 17

Under the theme “Borders”, AGI Open 2017 shows how graphic design can transcend language and location. >

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