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Alex McDowell on telling stories that shape the future
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Film & Animation
A veteran of the cinematic arts, renowned designer Alex McDowell believes that storytelling has the power to influence design.
1 Sep 16
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The Forest Where the Wind Returns: Hayao Miyazaki’s real-life woodland landscape
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Urban & Landscape Design
The former spearhead of Studio Ghibli plans to give children an immersive experience of the natural world in Kumé Island, Okinawa.
1 Sep 16
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Reimagining feminism on Bitch Planet
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Graphic Design & Illustration
The patriarchy becomes a literal prison in this refreshing, feminist comic series.
1 Sep 16
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The quiet struggle in water scarce Pakistan
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Design Activism
Water scarcity threatens the security of Pakistan’s people. Follow one photojournalist as she documents its effects.
31 Aug 16
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Breeze Yoko unveils latest work 'Boniswa'
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Art & Photography
The Johannesburg-based street artist's latest work is a tribute to the black girl child.
31 Aug 16
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Egypt uses sewage to grow forests in the desert
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Creative Economy
To tackle desertification, the Egyptian government is growing tree plantations that thrive on waste water.
31 Aug 16
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Solar Express: The futuristic space transit concept
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Industrial Design
Montréal’s Imaginactive has put forth a design idea that would bring remote parts of the cosmos within closer human reach.
31 Aug 16
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One man’s journey home with the help of Google Earth
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Film & Animation
Using Google Earth, Saroo Brierley found his family after 25 years. This is his story.
31 Aug 16
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Estream: A portable USB charger powered by moving water
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Product Design
Enomad’s portable power plant generates electricity using any source of running water.
30 Aug 16
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The dynamic solar shading of Kiefer Technic Showroom
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Architecture & Interiors
This building reacts to the outside environment to benefit its inhabitants.
30 Aug 16
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Sculptural desalination plant imagined for Santa Monica pier
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Architecture & Interiors
Pipe is a sustainable water harvesting solution that could produce 4.5 billion litres of clean water for California.
30 Aug 16
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Oneware: The one-hand only kitchenware
Next Generation
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Product Design
Singaporean Industrial Design student creates a range of utensils to aid those with disabilities in the kitchen.
30 Aug 16
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Problem? These girls build their own solutions
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Industrial Design
Construction and carpentry are not readily associated with high school girls. Project H Design’s Girls Garage hopes to change that.
30 Aug 16
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50 000 murals to pay tribute to the honeybee
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Design Activism
American artist Matthew Willey paints breathtaking murals to save the honeybee.
29 Aug 16
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Exploring different cultures through art
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Inspired by various sub-cultures in and outside the city of Johannesburg, Terrence Toko Maluleke creates unique illustrations.
29 Aug 16
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Harvard’s squishy autonomous robot
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Design Thinking
With no electronics, this revolutionary 3D printed robot moves with the help of a chemical reaction.
29 Aug 16
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Artistry for the departed: The fantastic coffins of Ghana
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Product Design
Inspired by the traditions of Ghana's Ga people, these custom-made coffins send the deceased off in imaginative style.
29 Aug 16
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AdrenaCard: the epinephrine auto-injector that fits in your pocket
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Product Design
Student duo develop a sleek new way for patients to self-administer life-saving medicine.
29 Aug 16
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Digital meets acoustic in Mune, a new kind of instrument
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Music & Sound Design
Mune combines the power of electronic music with the expressiveness and simplicity of an acoustic instrument.
26 Aug 16
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OLO turns smartphones into portable 3D printers
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Product Design
Anyone with a smartphone can digitally fabricate objects with this 3D-printing device.
26 Aug 16
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IDENTITY: The prosthetic replacements for fingerprint authentication
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Product Design
Design student creates rubber fingertips to better protect your privacy.
26 Aug 16
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Robotic lifeguard designed for rapid rescue and recovery
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Product Design
Remote-controlled buoy becomes a tool for quick and efficient sea rescue.
26 Aug 16
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Living Gadgets: What if organisms can become disposable design components?
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Product Design
Studio José de la O contemplates the possibilities of genetically modified life forms made suitable for human convenience and comfort.
26 Aug 16
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Project Alloy: Intel reveals its “merged” reality headset
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Product Design
The Californian tech company is developing a VR headset with unique versatility.
25 Aug 16
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