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3 Ways to hack discrimination in the US
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Information Design
Hacking Discrimination aimed to find technology-based solutions to address discrimination.
17 May 17
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Meet the Fadiouth community of Senegal
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Graphic Design & Illustration
This book illustrates valuable solutions in infographic form for this small West African town.
17 May 17
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5 examples of great creativity from Poland
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Product Design
Known for its vast history and diverse culture, Poland also has mad artistic chops.
17 May 17
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Out on the town with young, South African creatives
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Film & Animation
19 minutes in total, this documentary is all about collabs in SA’s burgeoning creative scene.
16 May 17
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International film festivals can’t get enough of this South African film
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Film & Animation
Krotoa, scheduled for release in South Africa in August this year, tackles an underrepresented history.
16 May 17
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High-tech hopes for hearing loss
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Product Design
A breakthrough home-use technology for early detection of tinnitus
16 May 17
07:21
The nightmarish scenes of Regenerative Being
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Film & Animation
A look at the handmade, macabre and nuanced animation of Stas Santimov.
16 May 17
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What will meat products of the future look like?
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Food Design
Product designer, Carolien Niebling, delves into the potential shortage of protein-rich food we could face in future.
16 May 17
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How about human hair for mass production?
Next Generation
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Product Design
In an exploration of hair being used in the production of objects, this artist hacks an everyday Ikea china cup.
15 May 17
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Bringing back the cassette tape
Product Spotlight
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Product Design
New tech meets the nostalgia for the humble cassette tape.
15 May 17
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5 stories that show technology combined with bugs can result in great design
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Industrial Design
Proof that RoboCop isn’t the only one to benefit from a mecha-treatment.
15 May 17
02:32
The Shelter Box by Milano in Azione
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Design Activism
A multifunctional design made to alleviate the harshness of living on the street.
15 May 17
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Up in the clouds
Design News
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Interaction Design
These designs draw inspiration from the everyday cumulus.
12 May 17
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Using light as a cure
Next Generation
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Product Design
The Jeggo helps its users overcome the downsides of travelling with therapeutic music and light.
12 May 17
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Introducing the Greenhouse In a Box
Design News
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Product Design
From Indian startup Kheyti, the modular greenhouse is an affordable solution for low-income farmers.
12 May 17
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Paint the city – just not with your hands
Design News
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Urban & Landscape Design
Remote controlled drones take graffiti to new heights.
12 May 17
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This one-of-a-kind diving experience is mobilising people to consider marine health
Design News
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Design Activism
An art installation to save the Virgin Islands’ coral reef populations.
12 May 17
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UNina Afrika: The totemic light sculpture
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Product Design
This design emulates the act of carrying heavy goods on one’s head.
12 May 17
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Skateboards made from hemp
Product Spotlight
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Product Design
These unique skateboard decks are made of hemp natural fibres. Designed for cruising, these boards were built for the future.
11 May 17
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More than just transport: 5 unique renditions of the modern car
Design News
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Industrial Design
A look at some weird and innovative experiments in the world of car design.
11 May 17
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The surreal merging of Hüseyin Sahin’s disparate worlds
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Dramatic photography and Photoshop wizardry meet for striking visual effect.
11 May 17
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Insects: An answer to global hunger?
Design News
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Food Design
Could insect farming solve malnutrition problems in developing countries.
11 May 17
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Low-cost urinal system tackles a school’s sanitation issues
Next Generation
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Product Design
The modified urinals were developed by five middle school students.
11 May 17
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3 Must-See Design Talks by African creatives
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Architecture & Interiors
All three of these designers are innovating in Africa’s unique circumstances.
11 May 17
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