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Biophilic city
Singapore is an ever-growing beacon of architecture that embraces nature.
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The future of fashion
Imaginative high-tech clothing innovations are shaping the future of fashion.
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No Waste Challenge winners announced!
Sixteen global waste-busters awarded top honours by What Design Can Do.
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Biology is the new technology with Silvio Tinello’s grown objects
“Designers are beginning to realise that they can grow a better future."
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A satirical look at life through the eyes of Al Margen
This artist holds a mirror up to society to reveal the dark side of our habits.
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MOBA replaces temporary housing with easy-to-assemble permanent homes
Argentinian social company relooks at the concept of emergency shelters in developing countries.
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Fold, share, and connect with this high-tech bicycle
Designed in Argentina, the Gi FlyBike gives the daily bicycle commute a tech overhaul.
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Three innovative ways to combat toxic air
Three student designers have proposed interactive, health conscious ways to deal with air pollution.
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An innovative new knit for outdoor wear brand Patagonia
The environmentally-conscious brand has developed a new fabric that promotes sustainability in Patagonia’s grasslands.
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From tree to book to tree
This book can be planted when you finish reading it and it will grow back into a tree.
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Album covers strike a chord
Buenos Aires-based graphic designer Max Rompo designs boldly graphic album covers for Argentina’s tango and jazz musicians.
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Inside Out: Peet Pienaar and Heidi Chisholm
Graphic designers Peet Pienaar and Heidi Chisholm talk about Africa's connection to their work and living abroad.
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Gustavo Brigante
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Gustavo Brigante is an Argentinean graphic designer and illustrator. He is the first featured artist in season two of the TEN Collection.
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Tiles for smiles
The Anda Project in Argentina is a creative urban initiative to fix broken tiles on the pavements with more colourful replacements.
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Briefcase or bicycle?
Briefcase meets bicycle with the Bikoff. Now even executives don’t have an excuse for not cycling to work.
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