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The lightweight, ultra-thin invention can be sent in an envelope and biodegrades in three months. >

“They used to put me down so much because I was this dark and now, I fucking love myself.” >

"It was one of its kind in the Indian design history. I’m not aware of any other festivals organised on such a massive scale." >

Callum Smith’s project FrailTea uses grip data from a kettle to monitor the health of elderly people and the state of their of frailty. >

The textile designer, artist and natural dyer calls out the trend forecasters and designers to take more responsibility. >

The projects, which brings together African and European artists, was recently selected in the culture category for the FAD design prize. >

Unlike traditional bone rehabilitation boards, BoneAid can be applied to multiple body parts with different folding methods. >

Langbos makes use of a simplified building process that ensures that anyone can build, eliminating heavy, expensive equipment and hard labour. >

“If there is one lesson we have learned … it’s that we have to keep innovating to control malaria, because conditions evolve.” >

We take look at some of the devices being developed to fight malaria. >

Amigo Doume in Abidjan, Ivory Coast gives troubled teenagers – often ignored by support systems that focus on younger kids – the tools to earn a living. >

“I think people are just trying to define what’s already happening on the ground.” >

Maya Pedal transforms old bicycles into an array of devices powered by pedalling. >

Timber Rising predicts a future in which wood will supersede concrete and steel. >