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The enigmatic EmDrive rises through scientific ranks

Design Frontiers > Design Thinking

The 2000 brainchild of Roger Shawyer gains research momentum as a viable space engine.

9 Sep 16
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Replantable: The start-up striving to make an urban farmer out of anyone

Design Frontiers > Product Design

See the novel solution to maintaining fresh produce without garden space.

9 Sep 16
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Keep your glasses in place with Nerdwax

Product Spotlight > Product Design

This Tennessee startup is making slippery spectacle frames a thing of the past.

9 Sep 16
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The Skate Girls of Kabul

Design News > Art & Photography

This photo series by Jessica Fulford-Dobson portrays “Skateistan”, the skateboarding initiative for Afghan youths.

8 Sep 16
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DJ Steloo on creating an electronic music scene in Accra

African Report > Music & Sound Design

"I decided to take the responsibility to create a scene and to inspire people to the genre of electronic music."

8 Sep 16/ Brand Collaboration
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BoneAid: An innovative approach to healing bone fractures

Next Generation > Product Design

These Taiwanese students have designed an adaptable splint to aid in medical care during disaster relief efforts.

8 Sep 16
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Reverse-design with quirky illustrator Domenic Bahmann

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

From an office marker-turned-swan, to a fire truck putting out burnt toast, these illustrations celebrate the quirky side of design.

8 Sep 16
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Cairo’s future Science City: Weston Williamson & Partners win design bid

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

This London-based architecture firm has won the opportunity to design Egypt’s science hub.

8 Sep 16
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Diasporadical Trilogia: Celebrating the beauty of African spirituality

Design News > Film & Animation

Ghanaian-American rapper and filmmaker Blitz the Ambassador celebrates the beauty and power of traditional African spiritual beliefs.

8 Sep 16
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The Hashima Island series memorialises South Korea’s forced labourers

Design News > Art & Photography

The award-winning series is a sensitive take on a the Hashima Island’s dark history.

7 Sep 16
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Indian scientists create device to collect solar energy more efficiently

Design Frontiers > Industrial Design

This new CSIR development may pose a solution to land restraints and solar energy production in India.

7 Sep 16
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Instabitions: The appeal of no gatekeepers on social media for young artists

Design News > Interaction Design

A Johannesburg-based digital artist uses Instagram to exhibit work that speaks directly to censored voices, experiences and representation of black women.

7 Sep 16
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The Boring Collection: Lensvelt's deliberately drab furniture

Design News > Product Design

The remarkable thing about this furniture line is that it is totally unremarkable.

7 Sep 16
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Zulu and Ndebele patterns on solid wood desks

Product Spotlight > Product Design

These two new pieces by Siyanda Mbele show a distinctive step in his creative journey, searching for ways to bring tradition into contemporary design.

6 Sep 16
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Intimate Strangers: I don't walk alone

Design News > Art & Photography

In the second part of her photo series Intimate Strangers, South African artist Puleng Mongale explores the yearning she has to be in touch with her ancestors.

6 Sep 16
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Modern art that celebrates the African heritage

Design News > Craft

Travel and experiences in Africa gave French artist Doline Legrand Diop an artistic mission.

6 Sep 16
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Meet the strangers in your mind with Hyde & Seek

Design News > Art & Photography

Jimin Kim’s award-winning book of illustrations asks you to find the Mr Hyde to your Dr Jekyll.

6 Sep 16
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Artificial Intelligence and Life in 2030: Stanford’s ongoing study

Design Frontiers > Information Design

The University of Stanford assembled thinkers to measure the future ripples of AI – and their first full report has been issued.

6 Sep 16
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S’CoolBeans: the “stealth-health” sandwich spread

Next Generation > Food Design

Students develop nutritious alternative to Nutella in South Africa.

6 Sep 16
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New mural by Faith47: Who will guard the guards

Design News > Design Activism

New mural by Faith47 in Downton LA, titled "Who will guard the guards themselves", asks how power can be held accountable for the behaviour it allows.

5 Sep 16
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Waste Not: Aliza Eliazarov turns trash food into works of art

Design Frontiers > Art & Photography

This photographer is highlighting the global food crisis with her images of salvaged food.

5 Sep 16
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Biovessel: An odourless compost bin for the dinner table

Design News > Product Design

We waste around 45 per cent of the food we produce. The Biovessel is a beautiful addition to sustainable living.

5 Sep 16
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The Setsuna: Toyota’s wooden concept car

Design News > Industrial Design

The Japanese car manufacturer has created a functional concept car inspired by the emotional connections we have with family vehicles.

5 Sep 16
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Retro summer scenes: Are problem-free summers behind us?

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

A greek visual designer re-visits and interrogates iconic summer days from the 50s & 60s.

5 Sep 16

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