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Kid-friendly electronics kit
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15 Oct 20
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Founded by French designer Matthieu Muller, Studio Fantasio’s has created a kid-friendly electronics kit.
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The new inclusive LEGO experience
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15 Oct 20
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Through teamwork they created audio and braille building instructions which now gives those with disabilities the ability to enjoy the LEGO creative play experi
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ANOHA: The story of Noah from the Torah with interactive exhibits
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15 Oct 20
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Interactive exhibits and a series of animals formed from recycled materials, constitute the inhabitants of this modern ark.
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Foster + Partners launched #architecturefromhome in lockdown to help educate kids.
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14 Oct 20
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#architecturefromhome challenges kids to think about their built environment.
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The AI-powered Clova bedside lamp
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14 Oct 20
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The Clova Lamp reads any book placed beneath it and adjusts its illumination to the surroundings.
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Design that's on the move...
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13 Oct 20
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We like to Move It! Move It!
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A newly designed prototype for life on Mars
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8 Oct 20
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A company called Interstellar Lab has been pioneering these controlled life support solutions in anticipation of life on other planets.
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Eco-side Attraction: The Spiral Tower
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7 Oct 20
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The Spiral Tower takes city rides and sights to new heights.
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Smart Forest City is a sustainable mini city in Mexico
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7 Oct 20
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It is energy self-sufficient and greened to the max - 362 hectares of planted surfaces will play home to 120 000 plants from 350 different species.
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Inequality in the built environment
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1 Oct 20
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Sound Advice is a platform exploring spatial inequality. Mixing social commentary and music, founded by urbanists @agrawal_pooj & @joseph_zealhenry.
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A Bicycle Made For Two
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1 Oct 20
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A new tandem bicycle known as the Hugbike has been designed to promote the social inclusion of disabled people.
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Toy therapy with Yaara Nusboim
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1 Oct 20
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Yaara Nusboim has collaborated with child psychologists on a range of six wooden therapy toys.
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A new vision for television
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1 Oct 20
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New autistic superhero AJ Gadget solves problems with brain power and science.
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The Defence and Deliberation system
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1 Oct 20
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Reily-Joel Calderón designed The Baths for Queer Defence and [De]liberation to include inclusivity.
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New inclusive range of Band-Aid’s
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1 Oct 20
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The brand has launched a new range to reflect all different skin tones.
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How The Jane Club is creating a safe and inclusive space for all womxn
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1 Oct 20
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The Jane Club seeks to create a community across race, gender, sexuality, class, ability and age.
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Cards for humanity tackle inclusivity
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1 Oct 20
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Cards for Humanity is a practical tool to help you design more inclusively.
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Food, glorious food
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28 Sep 20
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Here, we look at all the ways food is taking on new forms.
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In the future, your face might be the only passport you need
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22 Sep 20
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iProov is a facial recognition AI technology that is powered by biometric products and services to revolutionise railroad travel everywhere.
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The Timeshifter App deals with the underlying cause of jet lag
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22 Sep 20
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Tired of switching time zones and all the lag that comes with it?
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From smart car to living lounge
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22 Sep 20
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Renault has unveiled a personal vehicle that transforms from car to couch, becoming part of the lounge.
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CrossWater: Revolutionising water transport
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22 Sep 20
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The water-taxi designed by Crosswater Technologies is a sustainable solution for point-to-point trips across water.
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The driverless Island tram
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22 Sep 20
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Called ‘Island’ the double-decker driverless tram is the innovative design by Italian designer, Andrea Ponti.
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Mike Bagale's Medicinal Soup recipe
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17 Sep 20
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The Michelin-starred chef shares his exclusive Medicinal Soup recipe
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Frugal science
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Design Indaba alumnus and Stanford bioengineer Manu Prakash rises to the challenge of inequality with his scientific inventions
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24 Apr 22
Moeko Selebalo’s considered simplifications distil the very essence of what it means to be alive
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Mi casa es su casa
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Chilean firm Guillermo Acuña Arquitectos Asociados designs a red house on stilts on the island of Chiloé
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Pavilions on a pedestal
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Architectural pavilions can take creativity to the next level – but what makes a pavilion truly great?
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