Design News

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.” >

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. >

“Fashion has sort of given me a good foundation for construction. It has surprisingly all come together.” >

Images help us to not only interpret the world around us but also challenge deep-rooted and sometimes harmful conventions. >

The game uses the concept of re-blocking to reimagine the layout of an informal settlement in order to create better access to basic services. >

A product developed by Dutch startup Land Life Company increases seedling survival rates up to 95 per cent. >

Accra-based fashion brand DoNeal was inspired by the people and landscape of Ghana's Cape Coast. >

Urban planner Lookman Oshodi seems to think it is possible. >