United Kingdom | Design Indaba

Yinka Ilori on the emotive value of the chairs around us

Each of his custom creations is a revival of a discarded seat. >
Comms designer Arjun Harrison-Mann on dialogue, design and activism

When the UK cut benefits to disabled people, this RCA graduate found a way to give those affected their own platform. >
#RightsNotGames makes protesting accessible for disabled people

Arjun Harrison-Mann talks ethical design at the Design Indaba Festival 2017. >
Indian graphic design studios reviving their heritage

We look at a few artists who represent their Indian Heritage through their designs. >
The global addressing system, what3words continues to garner international attention

What3words ensures that basic services can reach even the most remote places. >
The 2017 Beazley Design of the Year finalists include Kanye West, IKEA and architect Sir David Adjaye

The nominees feature more than 60 projects that span six categories – architecture, digital, fashion, graphics, product and transport. >
Convenient household composting with Taihi

If it’s good enough for your body, it’s certainly good enough for your garden. >
Nixie Girl rethinks menstrual cups for a new generation

Redesigning menstrual products to appeal to a younger market. >
See these custom tributes to the iconic Prince

The icon’s passing was a shock to many, but at least we’ll be able to replicate his purple hue. >
The Connected Supper Club on dinner tables as spaces for positive change

“London is a big city and I don’t find it surprising that people are attracted to small events centred around dinner tables," says Simon Nash. >
A 30 foot warship made from plastic debris is hoping to draw attention to ocean pollution

The Surfers Against Sewage initiative is highlighting the world’s largest ocean garbage site. >
Campbell Addy is disrupting the homogeneity of stock photography

The photographer’s partnership with Getty Images is diversifying their imagery. >
The People’s Fridge: an effort to reduce food waste and combat hunger

The city’s first community fridge is where the needy can help themselves to fresh food at zero cost. >
This new exhibition calls on feminism to be diverse

Feminisms x The Arab and Muslim Diaspora to open at London’s Protein Studios. >
Top 10 Creative Crowdfunding Projects | August 2017

We've scoured the web for compelling creative campaigns around the globe that you might want to support in their quest for funding. Have a look! >
Designer Sanne Visser explores the potential of human hair as a raw material

Her project The New Age of Trichology turns discarded hair into beautiful products. >
Industrial design student designs refillable mascara

Infinity Mascara is applied to the lashes with a 3D-printed fingertip that fits on your finger. >
Christopher Lutterodt-Quarcoo

Director

Professed cult storyteller, deconstructing society through politics, documentary fiction and historical-futurism. >
Simone de Gale Architects

Architect

Award-winning Simone de Gale Architects explore innovation and modern forms of architecture in London and internationally. >
Simon Berry on transforming diarrhoea treatment in Zambia and the future of ColaLife

The award-winning innovator, designer and social entrepreneur says he hopes in the next ten years there won’t be a need for ColaLife to exist. >
UK student designs a device that makes it easier for wheelchair users to tackle hills

"The future of design lies in collaborating with users to create unique solutions engineered and customised to fit their specific needs,” says Dell. >
Michael Zee’s breakfasts are as beautiful as they are delicious

The beautifully plated meals are curated on the popular Instagram account, SymmetryBreakfast. >
Wacom Creatives: Andrew Rae on illustrating simplified versions of the real world

"I am trying to draw through the filter of my own brain as opposed to trying to replicate reality too much," says the Illustrator and graphic novelist. >
New competition for student service designers will be part of this year's London Design Festival

Three winners will get to showcase their work at the 2017 Service Design Fringe Festival in London this September. >

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