2020 Archive

Waiter-less cafe?

Design News • 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. >
Exploring the city of Atlanta’s connection with the natural world

Design News • 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. >
Designer Bruce Mau’s next chapter

Design News • 20 Aug 20

Design Indaba Alumnus and Massive Change author and designer Bruce Mau has brought out a new book. >
Get a fix on these design interventions

Design Frontiers • 24 Aug 20

Is design having a Duct Tape moment? We think so. This week’s newsletter looks at design projects that apply a creative band-aid to everyday problems. >
Nike opened its first European House of innovation store in Paris with a sustainable focus

Design News • 28 Aug 20

As part of their ‘Move to Zero’ movement, Nike used over 85 thousand kilos of sustainable material woven into fabric. >
Transforming industrial waste into luxury furniture

Design News • 28 Aug 20

Furniture designer, Konstantin Grcic’s newly designed mono-bloc chair, called BELL is made from recycled polypropylen. >
3D Printed resort?

Design News • 28 Aug 20

The Kisawa Sanctuary retreat, located on Mozambique’s Benguerra Island, is the first ever resort to use 3D printed technology. >
The bicycle helmet made up of parametric techniques

Design News • 28 Aug 20

The Voronoi bicycle helmet is a new progressive design of the “helmet”. >
Using plastic to pave new roads

Design News • 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. >
Run your business differently with EVRYTHNG

Design News • 3 Sep 20

In 2020, EVRYTHNG won a Fast Company 2020 World Changing Ideas Award. >
New Off-White store set to change the retail game

Design News • 3 Sep 20

The multi-purpose venue converts from retail destination to fulfilment centre to events space to fashion runway. >
This tiny café packs a big punch

Design News • 3 Sep 20

Developed by the Onexn architects, their goal was to create a new public space that caters to the community. >
ThredUP: A new age store for the era of repurposed retail

Design Frontiers • 3 Sep 20

Not just a thrift store, and not just a thrift store online, ThredUp claims to be the world’s largest online shopping destination for second hand swag. >
World’s first credit card to monitor purchases by their carbon emissions.

Design News • 3 Sep 20

Doconomy is a Swedish fintech company that has launched the world’s first credit card to monitor purchases by their carbon emissions. >
The refill station by Nivea that is tackling waste production

Design News • 3 Sep 20

Instead of adding that empty toiletry bottle to the recycling pile, re-use it! >
How to make your travel booking experience easier

Design News • 3 Sep 20

SnapTravel is an App-less way to book your next vay-cay and it all happens via Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp. >
Thinking for, and beyond, COVID-19

Design News • 7 Sep 20

Responsive. Resilient. Restorative. Design's 3 R'S are as active as ever... >
World’s first robot equipped station to cook pizza

Design News • 10 Sep 20

Imagine a restaurant powered entirely by robotic chefs instead of human cooks and kitchen hands. >
Creator: A new culinary possibility

Design News • 10 Sep 20

The Creator production line makes customizable burgers with precision. >
Elevate your culinary journey with Spyce

Design News • 10 Sep 20

This restaurant is run entirely by robotic chefs that can cook the complex meals. >
The zero waste restaurant

Design News • 10 Sep 20

“All of our ingredients are mindfully sourced from local farmers, fishermen and producers, with a strong focus on sustainability. " >
Change the way you experience food

Design News • 10 Sep 20

This luxury farm X hotel hybrid lets you forage for ingredients before you cook them. >
Re-imaging what pets consume

Design News • 10 Sep 20

Bond Pet Foods is reimaging what your pet should consume by developing foods made from animal-free ingredients. >
Test your food for allergens in under a minute with new app

Design News • 10 Sep 20

Allergy Amulet is a new app being developed by Abi Barnes that is able to test for food allergens. >

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