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The field of design that emulates nature's tried 'n tested ways is gradually gaining momentum. Learn more about biomimicry at a workshop. >

The grandfather clock in the children’s song was too tall for the shelf. Luckily this one is built with limited space in mind. >

Inspired by a sign to “Please Use Water Sparingly” Paul Priestman of Priestmangoode created an object that helps reduce your water usage. >

Arne Quinze's installation on the Boieldieu bridge in France is part tribute and celebration while also aiming to reconnect people. >

Containers are often very boring, purely functional objects. Tomas Kral has added a playful element to his new collection of jars. >

A light that takes its name from a spiral galaxy but resembles a sea creature is able to create just the right ambiance in private spaces. >

A new concept design for a high-speed passenger train reflects something of the nostalgia of compartmental train travel of years gone by. >

fuseproject’s latest design, the GE WattStation, hopes to popularise electric plug-in vehicles. >

Insects are an important part of our biodiversity. Arup provides them five-star treatment with the Insect Hotel. >

A house that balances the user's comfort with top-notch energy efficiency sounds like any oxymoron. Until you experience the Lumenhaus... >

A new exhibition at FADA Gallery look at creating spaces for artists to pursue their creativity while doing research. >

Toilet brushes have been pretty standardised over the years but a funky Afro-inspired design adds a clean edge to this household item. >

Love it or hate it, the vuvuzela was iconic of the World Cup. And now the biggest one of them all has made it into the record books. >

Marti Guixé’s piggy bank-inspired Seed Safe has the potential to make the world rich – with food. >

Stephen Burks's new shelving system and lamp for MatterMade is beautifully crafted, playful and highly functional. >

Minale-Maeda use the iconic children's building blocks to add a contemporary edge to classic pieces of furniture by Gerrit Rietveld. >

A new exhibition in Tokyo interrogates the Japanese relationship with nature and explores ways of redefining Japan. >

Good news for eco-conscious parents! Woolies have launched a new range of super cute children’s shoes made from recycled materials. >

A soccer ball that integrates solar panels into its design could allow visually impaired people to also enjoy the beautiful game. >

Inspired by the South African Freedom Charter, Faith47's latest body of socially conscious work explores forms of discrimination. >

Add Japanese moderation to French flair and the result is lust-have vase that evokes a sense of natural serenity. >

The UK Pavilion's Seed Cathedral has been recognised for its outstanding architecture in the international playing field. >

Wishing football fever could last forever? Take a piece of it home in the form of Alex Garnett's football-inspired home collection. >

We all know about the iPod but now there’s also the Dry Pod, a design solution that may greatly benefit homeless people. >

Forget speed dating and internet dating and try a good old fashioned blind date… With a innovate food design twist. >