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Low-cost homes for the Kenyan Kalobeyei refugee camp by Shigeru Ban

Design News > Design Activism

This sustainably-produced house will soon provide shelter to some 38 000 displaced people.

19 Sep 17
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Wacom Creatives: Guy Shield on using the presence of light in illustration

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

The Australian creative takes us through his creative process.

19 Sep 17
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Borderless in graphic design with Nikki Gonnissen

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Under the theme “Borders”, AGI Open 2017 shows how graphic design can transcend language and location.

18 Sep 17
00:03:33

There's more to a chair, says Yinka Ilori who uses furniture as a vessel

Video Interviews > Product Design

"...chairs contribute to a sense of belonging and community. People know it’s not from Nigeria, but it’s associated with people who are African. It’s ours.”

15 Sep 17
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Nigerian creative powerhouse Daniel Obasi explores sexuality in new short film

Design News > Film & Animation

The film is a visual exploration of sexuality and gender fluidity from a contemporary African perspective.

15 Sep 17
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Our top picks for the 2017 Africa Architecture Awards

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

The shortlist of nominees is out and here are the projects we think could have the most impact.

14 Sep 17
00:04:31

Winy Maas on the future of cities

Video Interviews > Architecture & Interiors

In case you’ve ever wondered how architecture combined with engineering and design can impact the future of cities.

14 Sep 17
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Liquid is a platform that matches workers with teams according to their competencies

Design News > Creative Economy

"The old corporate ladder, has turned into a corporate lattice. There is a wish for diverse experiences and flexibility."

13 Sep 17
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Egyptian upcycling startup creates fashionable accessories from trash

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

We spoke to UpFuse, the company turning Cairo’s trash into wardrobe treasures, about what it's like to open a business in Egypt.

13 Sep 17
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Throne of Gods: A video game inspired by West African mythology

Design News > Interaction Design

The Nigerian built and developed mobile game taps into Africa’s rich culture.

12 Sep 17
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Comms designer Arjun Harrison-Mann on dialogue, design and activism

Video Interviews > Information Design

When the UK cut benefits to disabled people, this RCA graduate found a way to give those affected their own platform.

12 Sep 17
00:09:23

#RightsNotGames makes protesting accessible for disabled people

Talks > Information Design

Arjun Harrison-Mann talks ethical design at the Design Indaba Festival 2017.

12 Sep 17
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Flow Loop: a new shower system to save water and energy

Design News > Product Design

The Danish company has developed a sustainable showering system to combat waste.

11 Sep 17
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This pen detects cancer in seconds

Design News > Product Design

This handheld device detects cancer so that doctors can remove tumors with greater accuracy during surgery.

8 Sep 17
00:00:00

Airbnb co-founder on designing Olympic-sized trust between strangers

Video Interviews > Design Thinking

Joe Gebbia, co-founder and chief product officer at Airbnb chats to us on the role of design in their success.

8 Sep 17
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Gaza Girls: Girls of the Gaza Strip is a testament to the resilience of the women of Palestine

Design News > Design Activism

Monique Jaques’ photography captures a universal sense of girlhood in Gaza.

7 Sep 17
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Wacom Creatives: Alberto Montt on storytelling through illustrations

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

“As human beings we have an enormous capacity of assigning stories; we feel stuffed with our stories, and I love that.”

6 Sep 17
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The Heat Rescue stove provides practical survival tools for those in need

Design News > Product Design

Following a natural disaster, this kit can help a group of people keep themselves warm and fed until emergency response arrives.

6 Sep 17
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Cutting-edge graphene paint takes ecological architecture to a new level

Design Frontiers > Design Thinking

This lime-based coating is quickly becoming an industry standard with its thermal & eco-friendly qualities.

6 Sep 17
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Thomas Chapman on the creation of the Arch for Arch project

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

The architect and urban designer talks about this momentous project to honor Nobel Peace Prize winner, Desmond Tutu.

5 Sep 17
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Elodie Lascar’s beautiful illustrations re-imagine the female form

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

The French artist’s work provides a nuanced interpretation of womanhood.

5 Sep 17
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Top 10 Creative Crowdfunding Projects | September 2017

Take Five > Product Design

We've scoured the web for compelling creative campaigns around the globe that you might want to support in their quest for funding. Have a look!

5 Sep 17
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The global addressing system, what3words continues to garner international attention

Design News > Design Activism

What3words ensures that basic services can reach even the most remote places.

4 Sep 17
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Isis Schiffer’s EcoHelmet might get even more people interested in bike sharing

Video Interviews > Product Design

The Pratt Institute design graduate spoke at Design Indaba Conference 2017.

1 Sep 17

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