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Akiko Shinzato’s art of identity theft

Design News > Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design

Using bits of brass, laser engraved leather, reflective plastic and design acumen; Akiko Shinzato’s jewellery can give you someone else’s identity. >

17 Jul 15
Wieden+Kennedy Delhi’s Make in India campaign signifies big change for the country

Design News > Creative Economy

The independent ad agency Wieden+Kennedy Delhi gives India an international platform to showcase its diverse investment areas. >

16 Jul 15
Romeo, the helpful companion robot

Design News > Interaction Design

French robotics company Aldebaran could change the future of elderly care with the development of a robot companion called Romeo. >

16 Jul 15
Art and science collide in "What’s in Your DNA?"

Design News > Design Activism

Cancer Research UK teamed up with 21 designers to raise funds for an advanced research facility in the heart of London. >

16 Jul 15
The search for talented African animators begins

Design News > African Design / Film & Animation

Triggerfish Animation Studio’s new Story Lab could have a far-reaching impact on the animation industry in Africa. >

16 Jul 15
What would you do on Mandela Day if we gave you R1000 to make it happen?

Design News > African Design / Design Activism

We are giving 67 South Africans R1000 each towards making their communities better through a creative intervention this Mandela Day with. What's your idea? >

15 Jul 15
A new bridge across the Mzamba River connects a rural community to infrastructure

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Design Activism

NPO buildCollective is collaborating with Austrian thesis students to build a sustainable bridge across the Mzamba River in the Eastern Cape. >

15 Jul 15
Exhibition "Gare du Nord" offers a new perspective on anatomical theatre

Design News > Interaction Design

The oddly shaped de Waag building in Amsterdam is host to “Gare du Nord”, a collaboration that connects old and new perceptions of the human body. >

15 Jul 15
Maasai women are leading the solar revolution in rural Kenya

Design News > African Design / Design Activism / Design Thinking

A new project spearheaded by Green Energy Africa sees Maasai women delivering simple solar technology to improve the lives of rural Kenyans. >

14 Jul 15
NATS create a colourful visualisation of the busy London skies

Design News > Information Design

Air traffic service NATS shares a striking visualisation of the flights over London’s airports in “London 24”. >

14 Jul 15
The Zambulance is rural Africa’s answer to an ambulance

Design News > Creative Economy

Non-profit Zambikes is saving lives by connecting residents of remote villages in Africa to critical medical treatment. >

14 Jul 15
Personalise your audio environment

Design News > Design Thinking / Industrial Design / Music & Sound Design

Doppler Labs have developed wireless earbuds and an app that allow you to control and customise what you hear in real time. >

14 Jul 15
Buyers find Christmas gifts at annual SARCDA Retail Trade Exhibition

Design News > Product Design

Every year the SARCDA Christmas Edition attracts thousands of trade buyers to fill their shelves with South African gifts, toys, décor and design. >

13 Jul 15 / Advertorial
A field of wheat in the shadows of skyscrapers

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

After recreating Agnes Denes’ famous Wheatfield earthwork in Milan, locals are invited to reap what they sowed. >

13 Jul 15
Where Love Is Illegal: Stories from persecuted LGBTI communities

Design News > African Design / Art & Photography / Design Activism

Award-winning photographer Robin Hammond launches a platform for LGBTI communities to share stories of discrimination and courage. >

13 Jul 15
Tales of the Dark Continent

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography

Maxwell Mutanda illustrates surreal scenes of Africa in a series he titled “Postcards”, which he describes to us here in his own words. >

10 Jul 15
Mr Bingo's Hate Mail Kickstarter offers first class artistic abuse

Design News > Film & Animation / Graphic Design & Illustration

Warning: This article contains offensive content. At your request, Mr Bingo will create a unique insulting message and send it to you in the mail. >

10 Jul 15
Historical landmarks digitally narrate their own stories

Design News > Interaction Design

European research team meSch is collecting historical data to add clever multimedia installations to cultural sites and spaces. >

10 Jul 15
The new shoe from Adidas is rubbish

Design News > Design Activism / Product Design

Adidas have joined the global ocean cleanup drive with their new running shoe made almost entirely from ocean waste. >

9 Jul 15
Solar technology will be used to create the world’s first underground park

Design News > Design Thinking

The Lowline, the world’s first underground park, have raised enough money in a crowdfunding campaign to build their Lowline Lab. >

9 Jul 15
Eleanor Lakelin’s raw wooden sculptures

Design News > Craft / Product Design

The London-based carpenter unearths nature’s wild beauty in her wooden bowls. >

9 Jul 15
The first 3D-printed car for consumers

Design News > Design Thinking / Industrial Design

Forget vases, jewellery and trinkets. The first street-ready 3D-printed car is imminent. >

9 Jul 15
Founder of Design Indaba receives the prestigious Sir Misha Black Medal for services to design education

Design News > Design Activism

Founder of Design Indaba Ravi Naidoo receives the 2015 Sir Misha Black Medal for Distinguished Services to Design Education in South Africa. >

8 Jul 15
Young Africans show off their continent using #TheAfricaTheMediaNeverShowsYou

Design News > African Design

The hashtag #TheAfricaTheMediaNeverShowsYou has gone viral on Twitter as Africans share inspiring images of their continent. >

8 Jul 15

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