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The International Space Orchestra takes to the stage
Design News
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23 Sep 16
The ISO’s upcoming event, featuring renowned ethereal band Sigur Rós, is around the corner.
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The comic book uncovering new perspectives on heroism and storytelling
Design News
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23 Sep 16
The Ordinary Superheroes celebrates the everyday heroes of South Africa's resilient communities.
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#FeesMustFall: Interactive map, music video chronicles South Africa’s student protests
Design News
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22 Sep 16
Musician and visual artist Umlilo’s latest music video release explores the duality of activism and slacktivism.
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Gaia telescopes chart largest map of the Universe ever
Design Frontiers
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22 Sep 16
The observation mission of ESA has returned its first crop of cosmic images – and it’s huge.
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The award-winning student design that could help save marine animals
Next Generation
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22 Sep 16
An innovative invention that helps wildlife recover from oil spills.
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Renowned graffiti artist Osa Seven gives back with educational street art
Design News
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21 Sep 16
The Art for A Cause team say that donating money and resources is not enough.
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The Spectrum of African identities
Design News
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21 Sep 16
An ongoing portraiture project by Gabonese photographer celebrates the diversity of the African continent.
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This book celebrates creativity across the continent
Design News
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21 Sep 16
Co-edited by Gestalten and Design Indaba, this book celebrates creativity and design in Africa and the rise of new talent.
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A design solution to moving back in with your parents
Design News
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21 Sep 16
Spanish collective designs custom spaces and furniture for young adults returning home.
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A city that doesn't evolve is just an open air museum
Design News
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21 Sep 16
Dezeen has put together a design manifesto that outlines how designers can help Britain thrive after Brexit if the government helps design.
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Exploring spirituality through clothes, language and colour
Design News
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20 Sep 16
South African visual artist makes the invisible understood through art.
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Celebrating self-expression and West African textiles at an Osei-Duro house party
Design News
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20 Sep 16
To celebrate the launch of the AW16 collection, Accra-based fashion brand Osei-Duro threw a good vibes house party to shoot a lookbook with real Ghana style.
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Photographing the hopes and fears of Afghan people
Design News
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20 Sep 16
Photographer Jens Umbach has since 2010 been documenting the presence of German soldiers in Afghanistan.
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Luxury leather bags made from human skin
Next Generation
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19 Sep 16
Material Futures graduate Tina Gorjanc creates a collection of leather products made from the lab-grown skin of Alexander McQueen.
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Photo project reveals our impact on the Wild West
Design News
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19 Sep 16
The “romance” of the Wild West has partly been lost to fracking, mining and agriculture.
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Wool shoes to save the environment
Design Frontiers
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19 Sep 16
Introducing Allbirds: the comfortable, eco-friendly sneaker.
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High school student builds app to help kids make friends
Design Frontiers
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19 Sep 16
Introducing an app to help navigate the unnerving world of high school lunch breaks.
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Woke & Broke: A collection for the socially conscious
Design Frontiers
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16 Sep 16
South Africa has recently seen the rise of student activism in its university spaces. But even the “woke” need to recharge.
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Eradicating poverty in South African townships
Design News
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16 Sep 16
This non-profit organisation is trying to help strengthen communities in South African townships.
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SuperMeat: The cultured chicken meat of the future
Design Frontiers
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16 Sep 16
This startup envisions a world where we can enjoy real meat without the guilty conscience.
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Cooling technology poised for revolution
Design Frontiers
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16 Sep 16
This North Carolina startup aims to overhaul temperature control with solid-state chips.
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Responsive jewellery that filters your smartphone notifications
Product Spotlight
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15 Sep 16
Jewellery and tech studio Vinaya wants us to stay connected to other people in style.
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Old school fashion for the new school
Design News
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15 Sep 16
Making crochet fashion items in the streets of Soweto.
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This engineering student’s invention could revolutionise the renewable energy sector
Next Generation
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15 Sep 16
Lancaster University’s Abigail Carson invents innovative power storage solution.
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