Former scientist and current creator of a "cultural universe" of fashion brands, Shubhankar Ray returns to speak at Design Indaba after an 11-year hiatus. >

Satyendra Pakhalé tickles the imagination with a bright sculpture set in a beautiful tropical garden. >

The Austrian trans-disciplinary designer tells us why she believes we have a lot to learn from microorganisms. >

The food design duo tells us why they think we can't leave food production to the large multinationals. >

The new Halo Light is a multi-task light that ensures construction workers are visible from 600 metres away. >

Daan Roosegaarde’s much-anticipated Smart Highway has been built on a stretch of the R329 in Oss, the Netherlands. >

Victoria Verbaan’s latest range of products bring her paintings to life. >

The designer behind London's next-generation underground trains tells us about the perks and perils of being a designer – and where he goes to escape them. >

Ineke Hans gets playful with her latest glassware collection for Czech brand Křehký. >

Frank Tjepkema's latest body of work conveys solidity even as it seems to be melting away. >

"Killer Heels" at the Brooklyn Museum explores the cultural history of the high heel. >