Bo Bushwinkel

3 Ways to hack discrimination in the US

Hacking Discrimination aimed to find technology-based solutions to address discrimination. >
How about human hair for mass production?

In an exploration of hair being used in the production of objects, this artist hacks an everyday Ikea china cup. >
Bringing back the cassette tape

New tech meets the nostalgia for the humble cassette tape. >
Using light as a cure

The Jeggo helps its users overcome the downsides of travelling with therapeutic music and light. >
Skateboards made from hemp

These unique skateboard decks are made of hemp natural fibres. Designed for cruising, these boards were built for the future. >
Synthetic skin could return touch to amputees

Researchers have combined solar power and electronic skin for the first time. >
Artwork for equity

These original postcards promote inclusion, equity, liberation, and justice for all races. >
The Mashambas Skyscraper

A skyscraper conceived as an educational centre and marketplace for new agricultural communities in sub-Saharan Africa. >
DuoSkin: Tattoos that work as on-skin interfaces

MIT have developed DuoSkin, a metallic tattoo that enables you to use your skin as an interface to control devices, receive data and communicate. >
A card game for positive vibes

If a random act of kindness comes into your life, pay it forward. >
Reebok’s Cotton + Corn

Bringing environmentally friendly design into the footwear we love. >
A 3D-printed grotto designed by algorithms

The future of architecture explored. >
The otherworldly creations of Nomes Dee

Zambian graphic designer Nomes Dee is inspired by Afrofuturism. >
Cairo: Youth in resistance

Director Selim El Sadek documents the youth who challenge the system through hip hop in Cairo, Egypt. >
A shirt that pulsates with the intensity of music

This wearable device allows the hearing impaired to experience music. >
Refugee chefs share the taste of home

Eat Offbeat: An unprecedented cookbook featuring recipes and stories by refugees now working as chefs in New York City. >
Waves for Water

This new documentary, released on World Water Day, follows former pro surfer Jon Rose and his mission to help bring clean drinking water to those in need. >
The physicist who folds

Physicist Robert lang left NASA to practice origami. Great Big Story tells us why. >
Data Oruwari: Master of the micropen

“Creativity is my religion, so I’m always finding new ways to bring things to life.” >
Eco-friendly digs for the modern nomad

The University of Porto (UPTEC), Portuguese startup Ecocubo created a prefab perfect for travellers. >

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