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  • Setting down roots
    Design News > Architecture & Interiors / Craft / Product Design
    DRIFT’s LED-lit Tree of Ténéré finds a permanent home in Dallas, Texas >
    6 Feb 22
  • Mick Pearce at AZA Architecture Conference 2013.
    Mick Pearce: The potential for Africa is huge
    Video Interviews > Architecture & Interiors
    In an interview at AZA Architecture Conference 2013 Mick Pearce explains his design process of biomimicry. >
    3 Dec 13
  • Bios Urn.
    Circle of life
    Design News > Design Thinking
    A tad depressing but ingenious: The Bios Urn provides a sustainable way of dealing with human remains. >
    31 Aug 11
  • Christien Meindertsma
    Christien Meindertsma on her affinity for raw materials
    Talks > Fashion & Jewellery Design
    Her thoughtful exploration of materials such as wool and flax sees Christien Meindertsma creating gorgeously ethical design. >
    23 Aug 11
  • PlantFictions. Photo: Troika, 2010.
    The power of plants
    Design News > Design Thinking / Interaction Design / Design Thinking
    Troika’s latest project imagines a world where plants work to address pressing urban issues including recycling and biofuels. >
    23 Dec 10
  • Gumtree TV ad.
    Gumtree makes TV debut
    Design News > Creative Economy
    Everybody's favourite classified ads website, Gumtree has made its debut on the small screen. >
    22 Aug 10
  • Grown tables
    Design News > Product Design
    A tree is a product of its specific time and place. >
    1 Nov 09
  • Oog on Droog
    Design News > Craft / Design Thinking / Product Design
    Focusing on Droog's eco explorations proves that the Dutch design collective's fountain of good ideas never runs dry. >
    1 Aug 06
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