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Striking masks inspired by North African culture
Design News
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29 Sep 17
This Columbian artist blurs the line between photorealistic painting and surreal expression.
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Famous artworks come to life on the streets of London
Design News
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28 Sep 17
Applied upon human canvases, this project aims to communicate that art is for the masses.
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Meet Aoi Yamaguchi, the Japanese Master Calligrapher expanding the form’s possibilities
Design News
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27 Sep 17
The California-based artist merges music and performance with the centuries-old tradition.
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Simon and Mary and Trevor Stuurman join forces for the fez lookbook, Ses’fikile
Design News
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26 Sep 17
The brand celebrates Ndebele beadwork elegance with their contemporary FEZ range.
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Pearl Recycling is turning Nigeria’s discarded waste into stunning furniture and home décor
Design News
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22 Sep 17
The waste upcycling company is creatively solving one of Nigeria’s most pressing issues – waste management.
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Low-cost homes for the Kenyan Kalobeyei refugee camp by Shigeru Ban
Design News
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19 Sep 17
This sustainably-produced house will soon provide shelter to some 38 000 displaced people.
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Borderless in graphic design with Nikki Gonnissen
Design News
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18 Sep 17
Under the theme “Borders”, AGI Open 2017 shows how graphic design can transcend language and location.
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Our top picks for the 2017 Africa Architecture Awards
Design News
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14 Sep 17
The shortlist of nominees is out and here are the projects we think could have the most impact.
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Liquid is a platform that matches workers with teams according to their competencies
Design News
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13 Sep 17
"The old corporate ladder, has turned into a corporate lattice. There is a wish for diverse experiences and flexibility."
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Egyptian upcycling startup creates fashionable accessories from trash
Design News
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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.
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Throne of Gods: A video game inspired by West African mythology
Design News
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12 Sep 17
The Nigerian built and developed mobile game taps into Africa’s rich culture.
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Flow Loop: a new shower system to save water and energy
Design News
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11 Sep 17
The Danish company has developed a sustainable showering system to combat waste.
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This pen detects cancer in seconds
Design News
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8 Sep 17
This handheld device detects cancer so that doctors can remove tumors with greater accuracy during surgery.
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Gaza Girls: Girls of the Gaza Strip is a testament to the resilience of the women of Palestine
Design News
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7 Sep 17
Monique Jaques’ photography captures a universal sense of girlhood in Gaza.
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The Heat Rescue stove provides practical survival tools for those in need
Design News
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6 Sep 17
Following a natural disaster, this kit can help a group of people keep themselves warm and fed until emergency response arrives.
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Thomas Chapman on the creation of the Arch for Arch project
Design News
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5 Sep 17
The architect and urban designer talks about this momentous project to honor Nobel Peace Prize winner, Desmond Tutu.
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Elodie Lascar’s beautiful illustrations re-imagine the female form
Design News
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5 Sep 17
The French artist’s work provides a nuanced interpretation of womanhood.
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The global addressing system, what3words continues to garner international attention
Design News
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4 Sep 17
What3words ensures that basic services can reach even the most remote places.
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From dreaming up stories to starting a movement with Buhle Ngaba
Design News
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1 Sep 17
We catch up with the woman taking stories to where they're needed most.
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