The cultivation of mushrooms from vegetable peels could improve health and economy in Ghana. >

Woodstock-based potter Lisa Firer creates ceramics that are inspired by the tactility of hand-rolling and hand-embossing clay. >

Parsons graduate Yogita Agrawal has designed Jhoule, a device that gives rural communities in India a reliable source of energy by harnessing their daily walk. >

The Black Rock City Ministry of Urban Planning has put a call out to urban designers to reimagine the Burning Man Festival’s temporary city design. >

These three designs — Rayn Jacket, DrumPants TAPS and BeamPro — reveal how assistive technology is changing the lives of those living with disabilities. >

South African sculptor and visual artist Wilma Cruise investigates verbal and nonverbal communication in her nonsense-inspired creations. >

South African artist Terry Angelos designs wall art and homeware using nature and her quirky side as inspiration. >

A conflict-zone doctor in the Gaza strip is 3D printing low-cost medical tools to help improve vital care in the area. >

Three Chilean engineering students dropped out of college to develop an unstealable bicycle with an integrated locking system. >

The pages of The Drinkable Book, developed by Dr Theresa Dankovitch, work as safe water filters and provide the vital information on waterborne diseases. >

Design student Max Robotham makes carrying a surfboard from place to place a lot easier. >

A campaign lookbook showcasing South African designer Lukhanyo Mdingi’s latest androgynous menswear collection. >

A team of creatives have designed a clothing concept that allows the wearer’s feelings and facial expression to play a role in the creation of a garment. >

Steve Vranakis, executive creative director of Google Creative Lab, shows us how Google is taking the brand beyond the browser. >