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Skin Deep: A photography project giving hope to ex-gang members

Design News > Art & Photography / Design Activism

This photographer is digitally removing tattoos from gang member’s portraits to help them see themselves without the marks of their past. >

2 Nov 16
MIT breaks new ground on the road to clean energy

Design News > Design Thinking / Industrial Design

Scientists achieve the highest plasma pressure ever recorded. >

2 Nov 16
Painting a map of reggae heritage in London

Design News > Art & Photography / Music & Sound Design

London-based documentary and street photographer has shot more than 42 reggae record covers on their original locations. >

1 Nov 16
Software assistance for schools in Ethiopia

Design News > Creative Economy

Ethiopian technology entrepreneurs propose solutions for educational institutions through an app. >

31 Oct 16
Verbinder: A shelf joint for tool-less creation

Design News > Product Design

Design students created a shelf joint that allows you to build solid wooden structures without tools. >

28 Oct 16
Fetish Ballad unpacks the myths surrounding fetish parties (NSFW)

Design News > Art & Photography

A photo book by photographer MagLau takes readers behind the scene of Europe’s fetish parties. >

28 Oct 16
A revolution in wearable health tracking technology

Design News > Design Thinking / Product Design

The emerging health & fitness tech market poised for even more growth. >

28 Oct 16
Mexican design firm imagines Trump’s proposed wall

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Estudio 3.14 brings to life the US presidential candidate’s tyranny. >

27 Oct 16
Luzinterruptus immerses Toronto in a flow of words

Design News > Interaction Design

An artist group occupies the streets of Toronto with 10 000 books. >

27 Oct 16
IAMISIGO is fashion for the minimalist

Design News > African Design / Fashion & Jewellery Design

IAMISIGO is a fashion brand for underdogs who desire to be different. >

26 Oct 16
Reclaiming a feminine masculinity

Design News > Art & Photography

Butch Is Not A Dirty Word: the publication celebrating butch identity and culture. >

26 Oct 16
Living in a landfill

Design News > Art & Photography

This photo series documents a community surrounded by mountains of trash. >

26 Oct 16
South African designer Thabo Makhetha’s new concept store celebrates Africa

Design News > African Design / Fashion & Jewellery Design

Thabo Makhetha has garnered numerous awards and accolades. Her concept store promises to honour everything Africa. >

25 Oct 16
Transforming your dirty nappies into valuable, recycled material

Design News > Design Activism / Product Design

Just because they’re disposable doesn’t mean they’re useless. >

25 Oct 16
Mind-controlled robotic arm allows man to feel again

Design News > Design Thinking / Interaction Design

Scientists are working to restore lost sensation with advanced haptic tech. >

25 Oct 16
These superhero illustrations appeal to children from every walk of life

Design News > Art & Photography

In the second iteration of his Super Shadows series, Ratliff encourages every child to be a hero. >

24 Oct 16
South African artists Kwesta and Ross “Dabone” McDonald capture the sound of Jozi

Design News > African Design / Music & Sound Design

In a world-first, these South African creatives teamed up to create a song and music video in the new Volkswagen Polo Beats. >

24 Oct 16
Decorative discouragement: The dirty tricks in architecture

Design News > Architecture & Interiors / Design Thinking / Urban & Landscape Design

Take a look at a few sly design choices that benefit some & prohibit others. >

24 Oct 16
A non-mechanical water device designed for rural South Africa

Design News > Design Activism / Product Design

This 2016 design graduate designed a non-mechanical solution to hand washing in rural South Africa and is exhibiting it as part of the Dubai Global Grad Show. >

21 Oct 16
New clothes using old materials

Design News > Creative Economy / Fashion & Jewellery Design

Discarded clothes should occupy your wardrobe instead of a landfill. >

21 Oct 16
Digitise your water supply

Design News > African Design / Creative Economy

Tanzania’s WaterTek aims to provide transparency and efficiency in rural areas. >

20 Oct 16
Burkina Faso’s new parliamentary building celebrates the revolution

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors

Design Indaba alumnus Francis Kéré unveils the design for Burkina Faso’s new National Assembly. >

19 Oct 16
3D-bioprinted breast duct could minimise breast-cancer treatment

Design News > Design Thinking / Industrial Design

Modern 3D-printing tech allows scientists to reconsider how they treat cancer. >

19 Oct 16
WaterSeer: Turning air into drinkable water

Design News > Design Activism / Design Thinking

This device claims to accelerate the production of pure drinking water. >

19 Oct 16

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