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Talking cultural clashes and interrogating stereotypes with Gerhard Human
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Armed with a prying nose for truth and sense of humour, this artist delves into contentious social assumptions in vibrant style.
28 Jun 18
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ChemStart: Bridging the gender gap in science education
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South African scientist Bathabile Mpofu created a mini science kit in the hopes that it will inspire students in rural areas.
28 Jun 18
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The psychological effects of sound with Nicolás Kisic Aguirre
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The Peruvian designer’s open-source projects are a combination of sound, architecture, and the mind.
27 Jun 18
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Students design temporary furniture for displaced people
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Design Activism
Called Rehome, the collection provides temporary products for refugees and those affected by natural disasters who have to quickly vacate their homes.
26 Jun 18
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SenSprout is helping farmers better understand their crops while saving water
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SenSprout’s aim is to grant farmers a better understanding of how their crops consume water without using expensive technology.
26 Jun 18
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What a cup of tea teaches us about the value of water
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Shaakira Jassat's ThirTEA for One project highlights the hidden footprint in the lifecycle of the products we consume.
26 Jun 18
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Minimal Exposure on careful, considered, slow fashion
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“I find it difficult to call ourselves a fashion brand because the term fashion to me implies fast and fleeting.”
25 Jun 18
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Iwo Borkowicz on creating a new model for social housing in Cuba
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The Polish architect presents a workable solution for both residents and tourists.
25 Jun 18
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Hear stories of the real Uganda told by its own writers
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African Design
Creative platform This Is Uganda shares inspiring stories to undermine the negative perceptions that it is a country only suffering from poverty and HIV/AIDS.
24 Jun 18
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The Living Chair celebrates the beauty of imperfection
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Carpenter reinterprets his father’s iconic rocking chair design with flawed salvaged wood.
23 Jun 18
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