Simple and elegant, Nendo's packaging solution for a new Japanese wine (sake) reflects the craftsmanship that went into producing the drink.

Francis Kéré's construction of an opera house in the heart of one of the poorest countries in the world seeks to uplift the community through arts and culture.

Taking it cue from furniture design, Studio Tjep.'s Isolée house has minimal impact on the environment.

Combining delicate floral forms with vivid abstract patterns, Potterseed ceramics have a sophisticated African feel about them. We visited the Cape Town studio.

In the social impact category of the Core77 Design Awards student category, a notable mention went to Peck by James Wood of Bournemouth University in the UK.

Runner-up in the social impact category of the Core77 Design Awards student category is Elephant Tap.

Runner-up in the social impact category of the Core77 Design Awards professional category is Wheelchair for Children in Guatemala.

In the social impact category of the Core77 Design Awards student category, a notable mention went to Haemobility Mobile Blood Donation.