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Kids' wheelchairs become giant paintbrushes

Design Frontiers > Design Thinking

An artist in the US has dedicated his life to creating art tools for children with disabilities.

31 Jul 15
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The sweeter side of 3D printing

Design News > Food Design

Designer Julian Sing creates miniature sugar sculptures with a 3D printer.

31 Jul 15
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A rainbow of hope covers a drug infused district

Design News > Design Thinking

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

31 Jul 15
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This shower turns into a monster if you use too much water

Design News > Design Thinking

Installation artist Elisabeth Buecher created this Tim Burton-inspired shower curtain that inflates into spikes to stop you using too much water.

30 Jul 15
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African artists are coming around for dinner

Design News > African Design

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

30 Jul 15
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Four talents to watch on Accra’s indie art scene

African Report > African Design

Ghanaian society traditionally regarded artists as outcasts. Now they are helping the country rebrand itself, say the founders of ACCRA [dot] ALT.

30 Jul 15
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Look into your reflection and see your heart

Design Frontiers > Design Thinking

This new mirror can reflect the health of your heart; another medical innovation that is being developed for diagnosis at home.

30 Jul 15
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An innovative new knit for outdoor wear brand Patagonia

Design News > Product Design

The environmentally-conscious brand has developed a new fabric that promotes sustainability in Patagonia’s grasslands.

30 Jul 15
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Kaffe Fasset and Brandon Mably: Textile designers who paint with yarn

Video Interviews > Art & Photography

Touring the world like the rock stars of knitting, Kaffe Fasset and Brandon Mably are two technicolour textile artists whose work explodes with bright patterns.

29 Jul 15
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In conversation with illustrator Christoph Niemann

Inside View > Graphic Design & Illustration

With his characteristic wit, the Berlin-based illustrator chats about the blur between personal and public work, social sharing and children’s books.

29 Jul 15

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