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Antya Waegemann redesigns the rape kit
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Design Activism
The 'When No One Believes You' rape kit includes six different design interventions for use by victims, nurses and the police.
2 Dec 19
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Ignis uses household materials to create a safe, reliable source of energy
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Design Activism
Antenna 2019 speaker Tobias Trubenbacher created Ignis to help provide clean and affordable energy to those without access to electricity.
2 Dec 19
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Camila Chiriboga on fashion that brings dignity to differently-abled people
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Design Activism
The antenna 2019 speaker created Veº, an inclusive system of fashion for the blind and visually impaired.
2 Dec 19
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Using art activism to fight gender-based violence
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African Design
Artists and creatives came together for the 'Rise' exhibition to raise awareness about gender-based violence in South Africa.
2 Dec 19
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Sum Waste turns waste into functional products like pens
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Creative Economy
Pratt University graduate Garret Benisch says he wanted to show what happens when one sees waste as an asset rather than a problem.
29 Nov 19
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The Coral Farm allows you to grow algae at home
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Design Activism
Hyun Seok An's project was inspired by a UN World Food Conference that named algae ‘the most ideal food for mankind.’
29 Nov 19
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P Bank is a public toilet facility that offers a solution to the phosphorus scarcity
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Design Activism
P Bank allows visitors to make a donation of Phosphorus, which is currently endangered due to high consumption levels.
28 Nov 19
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6 clever design solutions for pressing healthcare issues
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Design Thinking
We highlight some of the design solutions aimed at healthcare sector.
28 Nov 19
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The Sumo Diaper is an eco-friendly and fully biodegradable diaper
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Design Thinking
The product was created by Luisa Kahlfeldt using a cellulose fiber that is made from eucalyptus wood pulp and brown algae extracts.
28 Nov 19
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Re:flex is a material that can be reprogrammed using heat
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Product Design
Dutch product designer Karlijn Sibbel says she and her team wanted to create a material that adapts to changes the way nature does.
28 Nov 19
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