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This short film from Kenzo is a celebration of Nigeria’s youth
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Film & Animation
Akinola Davies Jr captures the spirit of a community in this beautiful video.
3 May 17
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International graphic design campaign combats malaria
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Graphic Design & Illustration
This cross-continental project advocates for malaria prevention with colourful designs.
2 May 17
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African innovation improves treatment of gunshot wounds
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Product Design
This new device is revolutionising the way trauma is treated.
2 May 17
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A ‘super’ key that cannot be copied by the masses
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Product Design
The Stealth Key is 3D printed and nearly impossible to replicate.
2 May 17
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Bug poop apparel
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
The Clean Colour Collection is the latest trend in eco-friendly fashion.
2 May 17
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Click Play: 3 Masters of product
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Product Design
Product designers shape how we live and these graduates are at the forefront of exactly that.
1 May 17
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Interactive robot helps disabled children develop
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Interaction Design
Leka, the robot that changes the way children with developmental disorders learn, play and interact.
27 Apr 17
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Tapping into the limitless creativity of children
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Product Design
IKEA turns strange & colourful kids’ drawings into real toys.
27 Apr 17
00:03:13
Wacom Creatives: Illustrator Caroline Vos talks creativity, inspiration and artistic expression
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Graphic Design & Illustration
How do digital artists bring their creativity to life? We ask some seasoned illustrators.
26 Apr 17
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An ode to making mixtapes
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Music & Sound Design
PHFAT x Mac Motel have teamed up with Cape Town director Rob Smith to launch a nostalgic new track.
26 Apr 17
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Inarchi: Lights that float against the wall
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Craft
Light design firm Inarchi create elaborate chandelier light installations for projects all around the world.
26 Apr 17
00:05:42
Kyla Philander on using empathy as a design tool
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Music & Sound Design
This South African storyteller, musician and videographer looks to creativity as a positive outlet for violence, hurt and low self-esteem.
26 Apr 17
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Making sneakers sustainable with the ‘Shoetopia’ project
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Product Design
Two Polish students are challenging traditional methods of shoe production with their 3D-printed sneaker.
26 Apr 17
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The science of water sustainability by TechKnow
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Film & Animation
TechKnow is series exploring how the latest scientific and technological discoveries are changing our lives.
26 Apr 17
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Synthetic skin could return touch to amputees
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Design Thinking
Researchers have combined solar power and electronic skin for the first time.
25 Apr 17
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Bobby Rogers’ portrait series addresses anti-Black racism and Islamophobia in the United States
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Design Activism
Inspired by the viral twitter hashtag: #BeingBlackAndMuslim.
25 Apr 17
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Check out this year's A’ Design Award winners
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Product Design
The global platform announces its best designers and designs for 2016 to 2017.
25 Apr 17
00:02:40
Making interactive furniture in Senegal
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Creative Economy
As part of an ongoing exploration of African design, we spoke to Thierry Giles, founder of the first UX research lab in West-Africa.
25 Apr 17
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The bold, mixed-media collages of Kasmir Jones
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Art & Photography
The American artist’s work pays tribute to black cultural icons.
24 Apr 17
00:08:29
Dutch designer Vera de Pont on making fashion sustainable and DIY
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
She believes fashion could be downloadable and open source where designers become facilitators that guide the customer instead of being in control.
24 Apr 17
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I got garbage
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Design Activism
A human-centred approach to India’s brimming landfills.
24 Apr 17
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Inside Impact Hub Accra
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Creative Economy
Entrepreneurship is part of Ghanaian culture. Impact Hub Accra leverages both formal and informal business opportunities.
24 Apr 17
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South Africa’s first medical thriller hits at the heart of illegal organ donation
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Film & Animation
Enlisting somewhat unusual and controversial tactics to promote the film, the subject of illegal organ trade has everybody sitting up and taking notes.
24 Apr 17
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3D printing with Martian dust
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Industrial Design
A technique to aid in the development of the first Mars colony.
24 Apr 17
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