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Empowering young African women through menstrual hygiene management
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Product Design
Brooklyn-based social enterprise Be Girl has designed two solutions to help rural girls to take control of their monthly cycles.
9 Nov 15
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A low-tech solution to curb neonatal mortality
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African Design
The Embrace Warmer is a low-tech incubator for low weight and preterm infants born in the developing world.
9 Nov 15
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Steven Heller: Design to entertain, illuminate and advocate
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Graphic Design & Illustration
We sit down with Steven Heller to discuss the designer’s role in society and his perspective on different forms of design.
9 Nov 15
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Modular housing is Dublin's solution to homelessness
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Architecture & Interiors
Modular housing units have been put forth as the ideal solution to homelessness in Dublin.
9 Nov 15
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Self-sustaining vertical forest to tower above the rest
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Architecture & Interiors
Stefano Boeri Architetti is constructing the second vertical forest in Switzerland.
6 Nov 15
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Master of the craft: Kitemaker
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African Design
For thousands of years, kites have represented fun, energy and freedom. In a photo series focusing on master artisans, we look at the hands of the makers.
6 Nov 15
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A Congolese craftsman equips a young boy with the tools to play soccer
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African Design
"Un Architecte" is a short film that highlights the struggles of young Congolese who are getting back onto their feet after struggles with immobility.
6 Nov 15
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Sanjay Puri Architects take home World Architecture Festival 2015 prize for office building of the future
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Architecture & Interiors
Award-winning Indian architecture firm wins award for their modern workplace that draws from an ancient architectural structure.
6 Nov 15
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Francis Kéré Architecture's installation introduces the value of an African gathering in Chicago
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Architecture & Interiors
Place for Gathering doubles up as a meeting place and a space that encourages cultural exchange.
6 Nov 15
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Sun tracking cell inspired by ancient Japanese art
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Design Thinking
Researchers have tapped into the past to find solutions to energy problems in the modern world.
6 Nov 15
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