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Ferrofluid – the strange magnetic substance you have never heard of

We have rocket science to thank for the existence of an alien-looking fluid that is slowly creeping into the creative world. >
African film is having a moment

From across the continent and beyond, directors are flexing their creative muscles – as the line-up at the African Film Festival in New York shows. >
A contemporary folding chair by David Irwin Studio

British designer David Irwin showcases his contemporary folding chair at the exhibition "Tools for Everyday Life" at ICFF 2015. >
ICFF Studio rounds up 11 young furniture designers

These prototypes by emerging talent from around the world will be shopped to manufacturers at this year’s ICFF Studio in New York. >
Michael Bierut designs symbol for US Pavilion at Milan Expo

Pentagram partner Michael Bierut puts a thematic spin on the star-spangled banner for the US pavilion at Expo Milano 2015. >
Interlude brings Led Zeppelin to life

Classic rock band Led Zeppelin uses sophisticated interactive video technology to transport fans back to 1975. Choose a room and then use arrow keys to explore. >
Form meets content

Pentagram partner Abbott Miller is the subject of a new exhibition surveying his vast portfolio of design work. >
#MakeChange: The incredible growing shoe

An American innovator has designed a pair of robust shoes that can be adjusted up to five sizes so poor children need never go barefoot. >
Dan Wieden (Part 2): “Just Do It”

Want fresh ideas? Hire the misfits, says the co-founder of one of the largest independent agencies in the world. >
"Kid Warrior: The Story" by Vanessa Black

This short documentary, in celebration of Earth Day this week, tells the remarkable story of a longhaired teen who is taking on the American oil industry. >
Larry Harvey: Artists deserve to make money

The founder of Burning Man talks about how the annual arts festival has become an alternative market for art. >
A lamp you turn over to switch on

The Brick lamp by New York City-based HCWD Studio turns on with no power switch or control panel. >
Will photographic film leave without a trace?

Harvey Wang’s new book, “From Darkroom to Daylight”, looks at the disappearance of film from photographers’ points of view. >
Milton Glaser: “Do no harm”

In this short documentary by Poppy de Villeneuve for “The New York Times”, Milton Glaser says a “Hippocratic Oath” of design has guided his work. >
Focus on: The fine art of street signs

Street signs hold sway in our urban psyches, thanks to these design masters – and subverters. >
Emily Oberman: All good design has a level of wit

The designer of numerous “Saturday Night Live” identities talks about the role of humour in her work. >
Tasting the creative process

Bubblegum spaceships, an idea kitchen and food as performance art. Emilie Baltz's job is so Willy Wonka one has no idea how she crafts a career out of it. >
You are how you eat

Emilie Baltz designs tools and eating experiences that surprise and delight – and make you rethink your relationship to food. >
Michael Bierut (Part 2): The primitive power of logos

The award-winning graphic designer decodes why the simple shapes of a logo can have such great impact. >
Michael Bierut (Part 1): How to... write a book about your work

Hot on the heels of launching his new book at Design Indaba Conference, Michael Bierut tells us about the challenges of representing your own work. >
Tweenage identity

Pentagram partner Emily Oberman has designed the opening titles for Tina Fey and Robert Carlock’s new comedy show. >
How to...

Michael Bierut has a new book and he’s talking about it for the first time at Design Indaba. >
Eyes wide open

Meet the real-life Margaret Keane, whose story is told in Tim Burton’s newest film, “Big Eyes”, which kicks off the FilmFest tonight. >
"David Adjaye – Collaborations: Pitch Black" by Oliver Hardt

This excerpt from a new documentary on the architect David Adjaye goes inside his first project built in the US: the studio of artist Lorna Simpson. >

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