July 2017 Archive

Haitian photographer challenges modern masculinity

Design News • 31 Jul 17

Zarita Zevallos used vivid contrasts and strained threads to represent the personal histories of black men. >
Design duo Dokter and Misses about the importance of the aesthetic function of products they create

Talks • Duration: 00:26:21 • 31 Jul 17

“Aesthetic fuction is more important. How we designed what you don’t see,” on their wildly popular LALA Surma drinks cabinet. >
Grace Jun on studying human behaviour to sharpen design choices

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:20 • 28 Jul 17

“Designers should spend more time on things they’re uncomfortable with, particularly if it’s in the sciences of mathematics, engineering and even writing.” >
Designing for an inclusive & considered future with Grace Jun

Talks • Duration: 00:10:17 • 28 Jul 17

“Less about perfection, but rather a desire to have more options.” >
Children’s book This Is How We Do It celebrates diversity while encouraging empathy

Design News • 27 Jul 17

“See what makes us different and what unites us.” >
Could the future of mobility lie in 3D-printing?

Design Frontiers • Duration: 01:32 • 27 Jul 17

The folks over at Michelin imagine a future of adaptive, airless wheels with the Visionary Tyre concept. >
London-based experience designer on the University of the Underground

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:02:35 • 26 Jul 17

Nelly Ben Hayoun teaches students how to engineer situations, to design experiences and challenge structures of power. >
UK student designs a device that makes it easier for wheelchair users to tackle hills

Next Generation • 26 Jul 17

"The future of design lies in collaborating with users to create unique solutions engineered and customised to fit their specific needs,” says Dell. >
Michael Zee’s breakfasts are as beautiful as they are delicious

Design News • 26 Jul 17

The beautifully plated meals are curated on the popular Instagram account, SymmetryBreakfast. >
Experience designer Nelly Ben Hayoun on colonising Mars with the worms from hell

Talks • Duration: 00:47:34 • 26 Jul 17

In her Design Indaba Conference talk she introduces us to her project called The Life, the Sea and the Space Viking. >
Wacom Creatives: Andrew Rae on illustrating simplified versions of the real world

Design News • 25 Jul 17

"I am trying to draw through the filter of my own brain as opposed to trying to replicate reality too much," says the Illustrator and graphic novelist. >
On bridging the contrast between classical and contemporary art

Design News • 25 Jul 17

What would Michelangelo think of these tatted up marble masterpieces? >
New competition for student service designers will be part of this year's London Design Festival

Design News • 25 Jul 17

Three winners will get to showcase their work at the 2017 Service Design Fringe Festival in London this September. >
Family-friendly sculpture garden opens at Franschhoek wine estate

Design News • 24 Jul 17

The Boschendal Wineland Estate says they want the garden to be diverse enough to cater to both young and old. >
Designer Ayse Birsel on the importance of making time for creativity

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:08 • 24 Jul 17

“Design the life you love, then go and live it!” >
Visual artist Chris Saunders talks collaboration and inspiration

Design Frontiers • 24 Jul 17

We caught up with the former Design Indaba Emerging Creative to find out what he’s been working on. >
Ayse Birsel on designing a meaningful future for yourself

Talks • Duration: 00:20:02 • 24 Jul 17

The award-winning designer talks about applying design processes to our daily lives. >
Peter Veenstra on building outspoken landscapes

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:02:33 • 22 Jul 17

"In the end we are happiest when the structural improvement and design [thinking] come together,” says the Dutch landscape architect. >
The colour-changing T-shirt that detects the presence of water pollution

Design Frontiers • 21 Jul 17

This T-shirt line reveals some of the more shocking effects of climate change. >
Laduma Ngxokolo's timely move into wearable tech

Design News • 21 Jul 17

The limited edition Mna Nam by Laduma allows you to save as easily as you would normally spend. >
Introducing Spectrum.za – a new publication focusing on the work of black LGBT+ creatives

Design News • 21 Jul 17

The e-zine centres marginalised identities and their narratives. >
This breathable workout suit helps you cool down after a sweaty gym session

Design Frontiers • 21 Jul 17

Researchers at MIT use living cells to give this unique garment a cool advantage. >
Lernert & Sander on crafting their own niche, creativity and their future in high-concept art

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:04:14 • 21 Jul 17

"We are not interested in style. We are interested in a good idea," says the Dutch duo on creativity. >
Walk the geometric maze of Camille Walala

Design News • 21 Jul 17

The interactive exhibition is transforming the Greenwich Peninsula’s NOW Gallery into a body-bending experience. >

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