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Barbara Peynot proposes that the urban nomad wear their home

Royal College of Art graduate Barbara Peynot has created The Urban Nomad Home Kit – a coat that turns into a shelter, complete with a window and wallpaper. >
Turn static objects into musical instruments

Technology company Novalia is using conductive printing to provide the common man with the tools to turn 2D surfaces into musical instruments. >
Trailer: Selly Raby Kane on otherworldly fashion in Dakar

Senegalese fashion designer Selly Raby Kane is going beyond regular aesthetics and redefining the creative energy in Dakar. >
Selly Raby Kane on otherworldly fashion in Dakar

Senegalese fashion designer Selly Raby Kane is going beyond regular aesthetics and redefining the creative energy in Dakar. >
Studio Ayaskan's indoor ecosystem mimics the sensory experience of nature

The twin designers at London's Studio Ayaskan have designed Flow, an indoor ecosystem that captures the sensory experience of Mother Nature >
Tara Rice’s photos capture the Mundari tribe of South Sudan

Tara Rice photographs the nomadic cattle-herding tribe of South Sudan, where land mines are a lethal daily threat. >
Radioactive bugs and the beautiful bayou in Ryan Gillis’ mysterious short film “Palm Rot”

Inspired by Florida, palm trees and a mysterious yellow crate, Ryan Gillis releases the short film that’s made a big splash on the awards circuit. >
The unique and distinctive architectural style of Angola’s cinemas

An archive of historical cinemas in Africa is being created by the Goethe Institut Angola, with Angola's movie theatre history being revived and retold first. >
A contraceptive pill that calls women who forget to take it

Oviary is the first update the contraceptive pill has received in 50 years and it’s going to make it more effective for women everywhere. >
Kenyan artist creates eccentric eyeglasses from electronic waste

Kenyan artist Cyrus Kabiru uses electronic refuse and found metal to create dazzling pairs of sculptural eyewear. >
Expressive illustrations by Pola Maneli

Former ad-man Pola Maneli left his job to pursue a freelance-illustrating career. >
Pack your GPS away and use marbles instead

Design graduate Sara Vrbinc has developed brAInfu.cc, a wayfinding system to rival the GPS. >
Akiko Shinzato’s art of identity theft

Using bits of brass, laser engraved leather, reflective plastic and design acumen; Akiko Shinzato’s jewellery can give you someone else’s identity. >
Elliot Schultz’s animation involves strobe lights and a turntable

Elliot Schultz flashes a strobe light on embroidered discs to create an animated sequence that can be played on a standard turntable. >
Eat an ice cream then grow a tree

This ice-lolly stick can be planted when you finish eating it and it will grow into a tree. >
Paper Planes: A merry band of illustrators

We interview the two creative entrepreneurs who founded Alexander’s Band, a South African collective of illustrators. >
Two Italian craftsmen create glass inspired by bubble wrap

Maya Lapp and Denis Perera subvert the irresistible desire to play with bubble wrap by casting it in glass. >
Maasai women are leading the solar revolution in rural Kenya

A new project spearheaded by Green Energy Africa sees Maasai women delivering simple solar technology to improve the lives of rural Kenyans. >
Personalise your audio environment

Doppler Labs have developed wireless earbuds and an app that allow you to control and customise what you hear in real time. >
Audio sculptures that modify your perception of the world

Are you grumpy? Özgün Kılıç’s graduation project hypothesizes that it might be because of the sounds around you. >
Imagining monsters

Robin Schnetler, who took over our Instagram account last week, began his illustration career when doodling in class proved more engrossing than the lesson. >
Mr Bingo's Hate Mail Kickstarter offers first class artistic abuse

Warning: This article contains offensive content. At your request, Mr Bingo will create a unique insulting message and send it to you in the mail. >
Meet Steve Frykholm, the poster boy of graphic design

From designing posters for an annual picnic to hanging in the MoMAs permanent collection, this short documentary looks at the notable career of Steve Frykholm. >
The first 3D-printed car for consumers

Forget vases, jewellery and trinkets. The first street-ready 3D-printed car is imminent. >

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