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3 Ways to hack discrimination in the US
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17 May 17
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Hacking Discrimination aimed to find technology-based solutions to address discrimination.
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Meet the Fadiouth community of Senegal
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17 May 17
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This book illustrates valuable solutions in infographic form for this small West African town.
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5 examples of great creativity from Poland
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17 May 17
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Known for its vast history and diverse culture, Poland also has mad artistic chops.
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International film festivals can’t get enough of this South African film
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16 May 17
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Krotoa, scheduled for release in South Africa in August this year, tackles an underrepresented history.
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High-tech hopes for hearing loss
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16 May 17
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A breakthrough home-use technology for early detection of tinnitus
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The nightmarish scenes of Regenerative Being
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16 May 17
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A look at the handmade, macabre and nuanced animation of Stas Santimov.
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What will meat products of the future look like?
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16 May 17
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Product designer, Carolien Niebling, delves into the potential shortage of protein-rich food we could face in future.
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Bringing back the cassette tape
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15 May 17
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New tech meets the nostalgia for the humble cassette tape.
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5 stories that show technology combined with bugs can result in great design
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15 May 17
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Proof that RoboCop isn’t the only one to benefit from a mecha-treatment.
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The Shelter Box by Milano in Azione
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15 May 17
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A multifunctional design made to alleviate the harshness of living on the street.
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Up in the clouds
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12 May 17
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These designs draw inspiration from the everyday cumulus.
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Introducing the Greenhouse In a Box
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12 May 17
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From Indian startup Kheyti, the modular greenhouse is an affordable solution for low-income farmers.
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Paint the city – just not with your hands
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12 May 17
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Remote controlled drones take graffiti to new heights.
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This one-of-a-kind diving experience is mobilising people to consider marine health
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12 May 17
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An art installation to save the Virgin Islands’ coral reef populations.
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UNina Afrika: The totemic light sculpture
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12 May 17
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This design emulates the act of carrying heavy goods on one’s head.
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Skateboards made from hemp
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11 May 17
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These unique skateboard decks are made of hemp natural fibres. Designed for cruising, these boards were built for the future.
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More than just transport: 5 unique renditions of the modern car
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11 May 17
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A look at some weird and innovative experiments in the world of car design.
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The surreal merging of Hüseyin Sahin’s disparate worlds
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11 May 17
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Dramatic photography and Photoshop wizardry meet for striking visual effect.
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Insects: An answer to global hunger?
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11 May 17
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Could insect farming solve malnutrition problems in developing countries.
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3 Must-See Design Talks by African creatives
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11 May 17
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All three of these designers are innovating in Africa’s unique circumstances.
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Reinventing the djembe drum for the modern home
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10 May 17
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“When the drums speak, even the kings are silent.”
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From battleground to playground
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10 May 17
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Co-designed playgrounds help refugee children heal and gain a sense of ownership.
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Freshlyground’s music video calls out South Africa’s lack of leadership
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10 May 17
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The band’s latest is a pointed address at South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma.
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Collaborative cartography for a good cause
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9 May 17
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A citizen-powered navigation app to benefit visually impaired folks.
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Changing the paradigm
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22 Mar 22
Diébédo Francis Kéré is the first African architect to win the coveted Pritzker
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Virtual village
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20 Mar 22
Ubuntuland, Africa’s first Metaverse marketplace, explores a new digital era of art on the continent
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Feminine mystique
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20 Mar 22
Design Indaba Emerging Creative for 2022 Fikile Sokhulu pursues femininity in fashion
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On point(e)
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20 Mar 22
Refreshing the brand identity of the Birmingham Royal Ballet
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