Design News

Bevel is the first accessory capable of turning a smartphone or tablet into a 3D camera. >

Japanese studio Nendo creates a minimalist seat with a changeable backrest for designer furniture brand Alias. >

The award-winning MoltyFoam campaign turns a billboard into a bed for those sleeping on the streets. >

South African company Rethaka has designed a recycled bag with a solar light that charges during the day so children can study at night. >

A perilous Mexican town has had a bright makeover, bringing colour to its walls and optimism to its residents. >

Group exhibition “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” in New York celebrates the growing impact of African art and artists on the global stage. >

Paris-based designer Vivien Muller wants you to have as much fun charging your Apple Watch as you do using it. >

Technology company Novalia is using conductive printing to provide the common man with the tools to turn 2D surfaces into musical instruments. >

Royal College of Art graduate Ayca Dundar has designed an alternative umbrella that addresses the classic failings of the traditional brollie. >

The poster for California's Santa Monica Pier by South African illustrator and graphic designer Si Maclennan comes alive in this colourful gif. >

The D*Dynamic shape-shifting house was built using a mathematical puzzle in order to store energy in summer and provide maximum insulation in winter. >