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Gene-editing of mosquitoes could annihilate lethal viruses

Design Frontiers > Design Activism / Design Thinking

Scientists could put disease-spreading mosquitoes in their crosshairs, but would the outcome be positive? >

14 Sep 16
Living Gadgets: What if organisms can become disposable design components?

Design Frontiers > Design Thinking / Information Design / Product Design

Studio José de la O contemplates the possibilities of genetically modified life forms made suitable for human convenience and comfort. >

26 Aug 16
Molecular meat

Design News > Food Design / Product Design

Cocoon by Rickard Hederstierna is a response to the world’s growing population and its desire to consume meat and fish. >

1 Nov 09
Functional food

Design News > Design Thinking

Pharmland is a proposal by Nord Architects to redirect 20% of Denmark’s agricultural land to grow medicine instead of food. >

1 Nov 09
Tom Dixon design maverick

Q&A > Product Design

Celebrated UK designer Tom Dixon was born in Africa - in Sfax, Tunisia, to be exact. So we proudly claim him as one of our own. >

1 Aug 05