Thorsten Deckler, the co-founder of 26’10 South Architects, says sharpening your creative skills starts with looking outside the industry. >

A team of New York design schools in collaboration with Google have created 30 Weeks, a hybrid between a tech incubator and design school. >

Food, a musical swing and red stockings populated our Instagram account as “eating designer” Marije Vogelzang took over. >

In the last of three blog posts, Marian Bantjes gives us her tips on entering design competitions. >

In the second of three blog posts, Canadian designer Marian Bantjes talks about the process of judging a design competition. >

Our top story featured Nigerian graphic designer Karo Akpokiere, who didn’t know about the Venice Biennale until his work was selected for an exhibition there. >

We have rocket science to thank for the existence of an alien-looking fluid that is slowly creeping into the creative world. >

The isabelo smart bench in downtown Joburg is an example of win-win innovation that will allow us to share ideas from city streets. >

These prototypes by emerging talent from around the world will be shopped to manufacturers at this year’s ICFF Studio in New York. >

“Distorted”, the collaboration between Monica Albini and Adriana C. Cota, will make you think twice about the objects on display. >

Chivas Regal reveals the finalists of The Venture, the most promising social entrepreneurs from across the globe. >