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Children’s literature goes digital

Creative Work • 17 May 17

Innovative children’s library provides a fun learning alternative. >
Abandoned spaces in Hong Kong

Creative Work • 17 May 17

South African artist Faith47 shares the third installment of Aqua Regalia – a video set in the grimy, semi-abandoned spaces of Hong Kong. >
3 Ways to hack discrimination in the US

Creative Work • 17 May 17

Hacking Discrimination aimed to find technology-based solutions to address discrimination. >
Meet the Fadiouth community of Senegal

Creative Work • 17 May 17

This book illustrates valuable solutions in infographic form for this small West African town. >
5 examples of great creativity from Poland

Creative Work • 17 May 17

Known for its vast history and diverse culture, Poland also has mad artistic chops. >
Out on the town with young, South African creatives

Interviews • 16 May 17

19 minutes in total, this documentary is all about collabs in SA’s burgeoning creative scene. >
International film festivals can’t get enough of this South African film

Creative Work • 16 May 17

Krotoa, scheduled for release in South Africa in August this year, tackles an underrepresented history. >
High-tech hopes for hearing loss

Creative Work • 16 May 17

A breakthrough home-use technology for early detection of tinnitus >
The nightmarish scenes of Regenerative Being

Creative Work • Duration: 07:21 • 16 May 17

A look at the handmade, macabre and nuanced animation of Stas Santimov. >
What will meat products of the future look like?

Creative Work • 16 May 17

Product designer, Carolien Niebling, delves into the potential shortage of protein-rich food we could face in future. >
How about human hair for mass production?

Creative Work • 15 May 17

In an exploration of hair being used in the production of objects, this artist hacks an everyday Ikea china cup. >
Bringing back the cassette tape

Creative Work • 15 May 17

New tech meets the nostalgia for the humble cassette tape. >
5 stories that show technology combined with bugs can result in great design

Creative Work • 15 May 17

Proof that RoboCop isn’t the only one to benefit from a mecha-treatment. >
The Shelter Box by Milano in Azione

Creative Work • Duration: 02:32 • 15 May 17

A multifunctional design made to alleviate the harshness of living on the street. >
Up in the clouds

Creative Work • 12 May 17

These designs draw inspiration from the everyday cumulus. >
Using light as a cure

Creative Work • 12 May 17

The Jeggo helps its users overcome the downsides of travelling with therapeutic music and light. >
Introducing the Greenhouse In a Box

Creative Work • 12 May 17

From Indian startup Kheyti, the modular greenhouse is an affordable solution for low-income farmers. >
Paint the city – just not with your hands

Creative Work • 12 May 17

Remote controlled drones take graffiti to new heights. >
This one-of-a-kind diving experience is mobilising people to consider marine health

Creative Work • 12 May 17

An art installation to save the Virgin Islands’ coral reef populations. >
UNina Afrika: The totemic light sculpture

Creative Work • 12 May 17

This design emulates the act of carrying heavy goods on one’s head. >
Skateboards made from hemp

Creative Work • 11 May 17

These unique skateboard decks are made of hemp natural fibres. Designed for cruising, these boards were built for the future. >
More than just transport: 5 unique renditions of the modern car

Creative Work • 11 May 17

A look at some weird and innovative experiments in the world of car design. >
Insects: An answer to global hunger?

Creative Work • 11 May 17

Could insect farming solve malnutrition problems in developing countries. >
The surreal merging of Hüseyin Sahin’s disparate worlds

Creative Work • 11 May 17

Dramatic photography and Photoshop wizardry meet for striking visual effect. >

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