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Snøhetta’s hemp light up >
Change for all

Eleven climate-focused projects have won the ‘Redesign Everything Challenge’. >
Stockholm syndrome

The annual Swedish event showcases the latest design trends and innovations. >
‘A’ Okay

Swedish architecture firm Naturvillan designed an A-framed ‘greenhouse’ that is entirely self-sufficient. >
For the birds

Treehotel and BIG make a case for species co-habitation with their new collaboration, Biosphere >
CAKE Electric Motorcycles joins Forces with Sustainability Partners to Produce an Anti-Poaching Bike

Innovation and collaboration come together to combat poaching. >
Sweden’s Onmateria Imagines a Future for the Hotel Industry hat’s Lighter on the Planet

Green Box – an innovative biodegradable system of hotel amenities. >
World’s first credit card to monitor purchases by their carbon emissions.

Doconomy is a Swedish fintech company that has launched the world’s first credit card to monitor purchases by their carbon emissions. >
Kathryn Larsen on using kelp to create sustainable furniture and fashion

“Using the final processed material, I am creating a puzzle lampshade series inspired by the classic IQ Light and aim to create other forms." >
How this stroke survivor inspired a new typeface

Kristina.Bold is the typeface developed from the handwriting of Kristina Hellgren. >
This Swedish firm builds multiple-storey homes entirely from wood

Folkhem is leading the charge when it comes to this environmentally-minded mandate. >
Is Sweden’s Vittra School the future of learning?

Designed by Rosan Bosch, the space challenges traditional education facilities. >
City residents are helping design public space with Minecraft

The popular video game has proven a useful tool for community engagement. >
An alternative to disposable plastic made with potatoes

“This material is made from something that comes from the earth, and later on it can end up back in the soil, while posing no risk to nature.” >
Inclusive, human-centred furniture for the disabled

Inspired by her sister who has Down's Syndrome, the designer behind this furniture range uses a human-centred approach to design. >
Typeface inspired by the movement of dance

Typographers María Ramos and Noel Pretorius together with dancer Andile Vellem have launched Movement, a new font inspired by the art of dance. >
Hanna Dalrot

Textile Designer

Hannah Dalrot wants to create products that clearly demonstrate its handicraft >
Johanna Jelinek

Product Designer

Johanna Jelinek designs products for function, honesty and longevity. >
Iina Vuorivirta

Designer

IKEA’s in-house designer Iina Vuorivirta has learned to challenge briefs and make use of waste materials. >
Mikael Axelsson

Designer

Mikael has been part of IKEA's design team for the past five years. >
Kevin Gouriou

Product Designer

Designer Kevin Gouriou is driven by a passion for craft. >
IKEA launches ÖVERALLT collection during Design Indaba Festival

The limited-edition ÖVERALLT collection was launched on 27th February 2019 at the place where it all started – Design Indaba Festival. >
NM type

Typographer

NM type is a collaborative type foundry between typeface designers Noel Pretorius and María Ramos. >
Filmmaker and photographer Senay Berhe's unbounded approach to creativity

“I see myself as a tool to create. So what you put in, is what you get out. If I am doing well or doing something I love I feel that will be what comes out." >

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