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Engaging a community through street art
Design News
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18 May 17
The Paint Jamaica initiative brings colour and creativity to the streets of Kingston.
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A simpler way to purify water
Design News
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18 May 17
Scientists have devised a simple way to separate microscopic pollutants from water.
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Children’s literature goes digital
Design News
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17 May 17
Innovative children’s library provides a fun learning alternative.
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3 Ways to hack discrimination in the US
Design News
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17 May 17
Hacking Discrimination aimed to find technology-based solutions to address discrimination.
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Meet the Fadiouth community of Senegal
Design News
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17 May 17
This book illustrates valuable solutions in infographic form for this small West African town.
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5 examples of great creativity from Poland
Design News
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17 May 17
Known for its vast history and diverse culture, Poland also has mad artistic chops.
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International film festivals can’t get enough of this South African film
Design News
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16 May 17
Krotoa, scheduled for release in South Africa in August this year, tackles an underrepresented history.
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What will meat products of the future look like?
Design News
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16 May 17
Product designer, Carolien Niebling, delves into the potential shortage of protein-rich food we could face in future.
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5 stories that show technology combined with bugs can result in great design
Design News
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15 May 17
Proof that RoboCop isn’t the only one to benefit from a mecha-treatment.
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Up in the clouds
Design News
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12 May 17
These designs draw inspiration from the everyday cumulus.
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Introducing the Greenhouse In a Box
Design News
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12 May 17
From Indian startup Kheyti, the modular greenhouse is an affordable solution for low-income farmers.
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Paint the city – just not with your hands
Design News
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12 May 17
Remote controlled drones take graffiti to new heights.
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This one-of-a-kind diving experience is mobilising people to consider marine health
Design News
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12 May 17
An art installation to save the Virgin Islands’ coral reef populations.
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UNina Afrika: The totemic light sculpture
Design News
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12 May 17
This design emulates the act of carrying heavy goods on one’s head.
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More than just transport: 5 unique renditions of the modern car
Design News
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11 May 17
A look at some weird and innovative experiments in the world of car design.
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The surreal merging of Hüseyin Sahin’s disparate worlds
Design News
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11 May 17
Dramatic photography and Photoshop wizardry meet for striking visual effect.
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Insects: An answer to global hunger?
Design News
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11 May 17
Could insect farming solve malnutrition problems in developing countries.
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3 Must-See Design Talks by African creatives
Design News
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11 May 17
All three of these designers are innovating in Africa’s unique circumstances.
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From battleground to playground
Design News
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10 May 17
Co-designed playgrounds help refugee children heal and gain a sense of ownership.
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Freshlyground’s music video calls out South Africa’s lack of leadership
Design News
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10 May 17
The band’s latest is a pointed address at South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma.
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Collaborative cartography for a good cause
Design News
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9 May 17
A citizen-powered navigation app to benefit visually impaired folks.
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African Photography comes back to New York
Design News
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9 May 17
In a second co-curated exhibition, our media partner Nataal brings a selection of African photographers to New York.
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Rebranding North Korea
Design News
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9 May 17
Swedish studio Snask gives the totalitarian state a visual makeover.
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Songs To Play at My Funeral
Design News
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9 May 17
It’s not as macabre as it sounds.
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