2017 Archive

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. >
Students create furniture for people living with Alzheimer’s

Next Generation • 22 Jun 17

The collection, Design for the Mind, was created with help from medical and social experts. >
Student 3D prints his own set of retainers to straighten his teeth

Next Generation • 29 May 17

Dudley Amos’ Orthoprint could make the production of clear braces less expensive. >
Wake up and smell the colours

Next Generation • Duration: 01:33 • 23 May 17

A device that transcends two of our primary senses. >
How about human hair for mass production?

Next Generation • 15 May 17

In an exploration of hair being used in the production of objects, this artist hacks an everyday Ikea china cup. >
Using light as a cure

Next Generation • 12 May 17

The Jeggo helps its users overcome the downsides of travelling with therapeutic music and light. >
Low-cost urinal system tackles a school’s sanitation issues

Next Generation • 11 May 17

The modified urinals were developed by five middle school students. >
Teen develops bra to fight breast cancer

Next Generation • 10 May 17

18-year old Julian Rios Cantu’s ‘auto exploration’ bra monitors changes in breast tissue. >
Woza: The story of an African Surfer

Next Generation • 11 Apr 17

"Woza" tells the story of an African surfer who has been taken as a lover by the African water spirit Mami Wata. >
Thulisizwe Mamba interprets pop culture with cheeky illustrations

Next Generation • 4 Apr 17

What would a text from Kim K look like? >
A celebration of African portraiture

Next Generation • 30 Mar 17

This Ukrainian artist paints unique portraits of Africa as a creative outlet. >
Plan Bee

Next Generation • 22 Mar 17

This could be the pollination process of tomorrow. >
Reframing assumptions about ‘African art’

Next Generation • 15 Mar 17

A young illustrator who celebrates international influences rather than confined fidelity. >
Emulating female power through fashion

Next Generation • 8 Mar 17

Thebe Magugu pays homage to the important people in his life with original couture. >
Capturing Cape Town’s scent with Kaja Solgaard Dahl

Next Generation • 1 Mar 17

This designer is fascinated with creativity that uplifts our sensory experiences. >
Capturing tranquility in chaos

Next Generation • 17 Feb 17

This designer draws geometric inspiration from unusual places. >
Let’s Beegin

Next Generation • 16 Feb 17

This young designer aims to improve the lives of bees with innovative ideas for upstart beekeepers. >
The intricate illustrations of Mario Nobrega

Next Generation • 13 Feb 17

This Emerging Creative discovered his artistic passion quite recently, but his lack of experience is no obstacle. >
Eclipse: Experience time in a new way

Next Generation • Duration: 00:40 • 8 Feb 17

A clock design that reveals and hides different notions of time. >
40 rising stars join the creative constellation

Next Generation • 6 Feb 17

Meet the 2017 Emerging Creatives, the next wave of South Africa’s buzzing design scene. >
Tinker Friday: Meet Cairo-based tinkerer Dina Amin

Next Generation • 27 Jan 17

Egyptian designer Dina Amin takes apart everyday objects to create stop-motion shorts for her project Tinker Friday. >

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