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MBOISA: Peas, wasabi and asparagus like they’ve never been prepared before

Video Interviews > Food Design

Candice Philip’s Pea Wasabi Mousse is the result of a creative eye and a refined palate.

8 Jan 16
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Hybrid tractor designed for more efficient farming in Uganda

Design News > Industrial Design

In Kampala, a Makerere University research team unveiled a multi-purpose tractor to aid local crop cultivation.

8 Jan 16
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A poncho designed especially for cyclists

Product Spotlight > Product Design

The Boncho, by VANMOOF, is a poncho designed especially for cyclists to use in the rain.

8 Jan 16
00:03:47

MBOISA: A coat that brings tradition to a contemporary form

Video Interviews > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Thabo Makhetha's contemporary Starburst Coat is made from a Basotho blanket, combining tradition and modernity in a unique way.

8 Jan 16
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Reclusive artist captures her journey in a photographic diary

Design News > Art & Photography

Dealing with depression, sadness and life as an introvert, Melania Brescia expresses herself in the only way she can.

8 Jan 16
00:03:38

MBOISA: Beauty is in art's ability to move, says Haroon Gunn-Salie

Video Interviews > Art & Photography

Haroon Gunn-Salie's exhibition has the distinctive ability to influence the viewer, says nominator Aaron Kohn.

7 Jan 16
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The Venus Bushfires: Afro-folk inspired by the goddess of the sea

Design News > Music & Sound Design

Nigerian-born singer-songwriter Helen Isibor-Epega, who performs under the name The Venus Bushfires, wrote the world's first ever Pidgin English opera.

7 Jan 16
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Space habitation could begin with a village on the moon

Design Frontiers > Design Thinking

The ESA plans to send huge 3D printers to space to build a village on the moon.

7 Jan 16
00:03:40

MBOISA: This board is a homage to the old school skaters

Video Interviews > Product Design

Longboard skater and shaper Kent Lingeveldt tries to keep his boards simple and functional.

7 Jan 16
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This device uses human scent to lure disease-carrying mosquitos

Design News > Product Design

The Mosquito Landing Box developed in Tanzania lures malaria-carrying mosquitos using human scent.

7 Jan 16
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African space opera, Yohancé pioneers a new movement in the sci-fi genre

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

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

6 Jan 16
00:03:31

MBOISA: The Umthi Hanging Lamp is guided by nature and beauty of wood

Video Interviews > Architecture & Interiors

Meyer von Wielligh's Umthi Hanging Lamp was designed to reflect organic beauty.

6 Jan 16
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Libromats: The strange combination of laundry and storytelling

Design News > Design Activism

Libromat transforms the chore of laundry into time spent reading picture books with your children.

6 Jan 16
00:04:03

MBOISA: Maxhosa By Laduma takes South African heritage to a global stage

Video Interviews > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Maxhosa By Laduma designs knitwear steeped in Xhosa traditions and this shawl is no different.

6 Jan 16
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Eco Mushroom streetlight absorbs vehicle pollution

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

An innovative streetlight could be an answer to extreme air pollution caused by CO2 emissions on the road.

6 Jan 16
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A table to write your thoughts and memories on

Product Spotlight > Product Design

The Analogue Table by Kirsten Camara is designed to let you record all the thoughts and ideas that pass through your mind.

6 Jan 16
00:03:55

MBOISA: Bottles become building material thanks to their modular design

Video Interviews > Design Activism

Bottle2Build Schools is a South African initiative that upcycles modular bottles to address the shortage of classrooms in the country.

5 Jan 16
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Traffic lights give priority to cyclists commuting in the rain

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

In Rotterdam, a new traffic light system speeds up cyclists' travel time in wet conditions.

5 Jan 16
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Researchers pursue biologically produced furniture

Design Frontiers > Product Design

Low-tech, low-energy and pollution-free, Mycoform could usher in a new era of biodegradable architecture.

5 Jan 16
00:03:26

MBOISA: Children's classrooms are transformed by the colourful work of See-Saw-Do

Video Interviews > Interaction Design

See-Saw-Do is a South African social enterprise that focuses on transforming learning spaces for children.

5 Jan 16
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The award-winning Ocean Cleanup team launch their first open water test

Design News > Design Activism

The Ocean Cleanup, an innovative passive system designed to clear plastic waste from the oceans, will be launching their first open water test in early 2016.

5 Jan 16
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YEVU's creations are sourced in Ghana, sustainable, and empowering

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

YEVU empowers Ghana's informal traders by introducing their vibrant textiles to a global consumer base.

5 Jan 16
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24-hour bin collects rubbish from polluted seawater

Design News > Product Design

Seabin is designed to continuously remove rubbish and contaminants from the ocean’s surface.

4 Jan 16
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A plan to rejuvenate New Delhi through a network of canals

Design News > Design Activism

This proposal to revitalise New Delhi through a polluted network of canals would minimise pollution and improve transport but it keeps getting delayed.

4 Jan 16

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