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Heart of a dog

Inspired by her beloved dog Lolabelle, American artist Laurie Anderson directed “Heart of a Dog”, a documentary exploring love and loss. >
Wai Architects: Architecture as a tool for addressing social issues

According to WAI Architects, architecture might not save the world but it has the power to make people’s lives miserable. >
A Ballerina's Tale

"A Ballerina's Tale" is the story of Misty Copeland – the first black woman to be promoted to principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre's 75-year history. >
For Grace

“For Grace” blows the lid off the tough world of fine dining by following Michelin Star chef Curtis Duffy’s journey to the top. >
Mavis!

"Mavis!" is the first feature-length documentary on gospel and soul music legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples and her family group, the Staple Singers. >
Smart scooters that run on swappable batteries

Gogoro Smartscooters are the world's first and only scooter that run on batteries that you can exchange when yours is flat. >
The world’s first 3D knitted shoe

JS Shoe introduces featherweight, formfitting footwear created with 3D knitting technology. >
Very Semi-Serious

Documentary film “Very Semi-Serious” is an inside look at The New Yorker’s iconic cartoons. >
Open source 3D printed hands for children

A global network of samaritans are helping children in need of hands. >
Live From New York!

“Live From New York!” documents the early years of "Saturday Night Live” and examines how this late-night show became an American institution. >
Artist's gun dissections reveal the innards of war

Anatomy of War reveals the gory, inner workings of the world's most popular weapons. **Warning: This story contains graphic images.** >
A video game becomes memoir about a family fighting cancer

“That Dragon, Cancer” is an interactive narrative about Joel Green and his battle with cancer. >
Dana Arnett: Design thinking in a digital age

The Boston-based graphic designer and CEO considers a broader definition of design and what this means in the world of digital media. >
Erin Besler: Repositioning architectural practices for new design

Erin Besler’s installation, The Entire Situation, calls into question embedded architectural practices. >
Poo pill designed to combat obesity

Scientists at a United States hospital are using a freeze-dried pill made of faecal matter to treat obesity. >
Imagining homes for the homeless

Sofia Borges and Susan Nwankpa’s HOME(less) confronts the epidemic of a growing homeless population in Los Angeles. >
Pneumatic display designed to modernise braille

This full-page, pneumatic, braille-like display could change the way the blind use technology. >
Green utopian village built on power plants

The Cypher CO2ling Plant proposes a sustainable solution to living amongst power plants. >
Tech-infused tights enhance the yoga experience

Tech and sportswear merge seamlessly in these posture-correcting tights for the budding yogi. >
Knightscope invents crime-preventative patrol bots

Surveillance robots roam the streets to assess potential threats and alert authorities. >
A school that stands as a beacon of sustainability in New York City

Architecture firm, SOM created a net-zero elementary school that is geared towards sustainable living. >
Jean-Paul Bourdier's work explores the human form and nature without digital enhancement

Jean-Paul Bourdier's photography poetically explores the human form as it experiences ties with the four elements - earth, air, water, light. >
Reclusive artist captures her journey in a photographic diary

Dealing with depression, sadness and life as an introvert, Melania Brescia expresses herself in the only way she can. >
African space opera, Yohancé pioneers a new movement in the sci-fi genre

Paul Louise-Julie’s new afro-futuristic graphic novel draws from ancient African aesthetics. >

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