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Bompas and Parr's breathable cocktail cloud leaves visitors in high spirits
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Meteorology and mixology collide in Bompas and Parr’s latest project, Alcoholic Architecture, a bar with an intoxicating atmosphere.
20 Aug 15
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The Beat Making Lab gives Africa's youth a global microphone
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African Design
A hip-hop music class that started at a US university is changing the lives of Africa's up-coming musicians.
20 Aug 15
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Yerka: The Fort Knox of bicycles
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Industrial Design
Three Chilean engineering students dropped out of college to develop an unstealable bicycle with an integrated locking system.
20 Aug 15
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The Lalela Project pits art against poverty
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Art & Photography
A Western Cape-based non-profit organisation empowers impoverished youths through art and music.
20 Aug 15
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The Drinkable Book can provide clean drinking water for a year
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African Design
The pages of The Drinkable Book, developed by Dr Theresa Dankovitch, work as safe water filters and provide the vital information on waterborne diseases.
19 Aug 15
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The happy union of plastic water sachets and vernacular architecture
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African Design
Architecture student Anna Webster uses the plastic water sachets made popular in marathons as a key element in the design of this Ghanaian mud hut.
19 Aug 15
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Karim Rashid on cross-pollination in design
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Industrial Design
"Don't specialise." Here's why multi-award-winning designer Karim Rashid doesn’t just stick to one design discipline.
19 Aug 15
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A 3D-printed surfboard that can collapse into 48 pieces
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Industrial Design
Design student Max Robotham makes carrying a surfboard from place to place a lot easier.
19 Aug 15
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Bionic Lenses, the next step in eye treatment
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Product Design
A Canadian optometrist and inventor is on the precipice of producing a bionic lens that could revolutionise eye treatment.
19 Aug 15
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Lukhanyo Mdingi: Luxury fashion for everyday wear
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
The young designer hopes to inspire South African men to think beyond a printed t-shirt when considering their everyday style.
19 Aug 15
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