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Using plastic to pave new roads
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28 Aug 20
According To president of TechniSoil, the startup who has engineered this new type of movement - the use of plastic makes the pavement stronger.
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The bicycle helmet made up of parametric techniques
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28 Aug 20
The Voronoi bicycle helmet is a new progressive design of the “helmet”.
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3D Printed resort?
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28 Aug 20
The Kisawa Sanctuary retreat, located on Mozambique’s Benguerra Island, is the first ever resort to use 3D printed technology.
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Transforming industrial waste into luxury furniture
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28 Aug 20
Furniture designer, Konstantin Grcic’s newly designed mono-bloc chair, called BELL is made from recycled polypropylen.
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Nike opened its first European House of innovation store in Paris with a sustainable focus
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28 Aug 20
As part of their ‘Move to Zero’ movement, Nike used over 85 thousand kilos of sustainable material woven into fabric.
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Designer Bruce Mau’s next chapter
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20 Aug 20
Design Indaba Alumnus and Massive Change author and designer Bruce Mau has brought out a new book.
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Exploring the city of Atlanta’s connection with the natural world
Design News
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20 Aug 20
An outdoor installation occupying the plaza of the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, USA, references trees and the flight patterns of migratory birds.
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Waiter-less cafe?
Design News
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20 Aug 20
With Covid-19 cases still rapidly increasing in most countries the future is likely to experience even more contactless customer service outlets.
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Celebrating the sport of basketball with artist Victor Solomon
Design News
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20 Aug 20
From his “literally balling line”, artist Victor Solomon has created a new interactive Japanese Kintsugi basketball court to celebrate sport and the positivity
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Burning the Museum
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20 Aug 20
The annual Burning Man art festival is going virtual.
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Meerel Slootheer on the connection between drugs and insects
Design News
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20 Aug 20
Her Pharma project places pills at the centre of laser-cut bug sculptures to draw attention to the experience of being placed on medication.
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Marta Scarampi’s travel-ready, breathable onesie
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20 Aug 20
Her travel-ready, breathable onesie adds a protective layer while in the air.
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Stickers to identify people with disabilities on public transport
Design News
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13 Aug 20
The sticker is not only for people with disabilities but also a new tool in raising awareness amongst those who use public transport.
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Reef remedy: 3D-printed terracotta tiles
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13 Aug 20
3D-printing is lighting up the plight of coral reefs by generating terracotta tiles that mimic natural coral with the intention of restoring reefs.
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The nine-year-old Kenyan is rightly causing a stir with his sanitary smarts
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13 Aug 20
The hands-free washing station was created after Stephen Wamukota saw many people in his community struggle to wash their hands.
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Use this app to minimize your food waste
Design News
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13 Aug 20
The app is free, so you won’t waste any money downloading it, either!
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Color Blind Pal app
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13 Aug 20
“Want to see all colours more clearly? Use the app to shift colours that are hard to distinguish toward colours you can easily distinguish.”
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Reskinning for beginners
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12 Aug 20
Today’s designers are augmenting traditional forms by giving them an entire second skin.
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