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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.1234Studio MeDa makes a glass plate inspired by bubble wrap. Images: Studio MeddleStudio MeDa...
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Paper Planes: A merry band of illustrators
We interview the two creative entrepreneurs who founded Alexander’s Band, a South African collective of illustrators. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } Illustrators and creative entrepreneurs...
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A new bridge across the Mzamba River connects a rural community to...
NPO buildCollective is collaborating with Austrian thesis students to build a sustainable bridge across the Mzamba River in the Eastern Cape.12345678910BridgingMzamba will connect the rural Mzamba...
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What would you do on Mandela Day if we gave you R1000 to make it happen?
We are giving 67 South Africans R1000 each towards making their communities better through a creative intervention this Mandela Day with. What's your idea?Sponsored ContentPosted 15 Jul 15By Design...
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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.Sponsored ContentPosted 16 Jul 15By Khumo SebamboDesign Thinking• Music & Sound DesignCreative Work /...
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The search for talented African animators begins
Triggerfish Animation Studio’s new Story Lab could have a far-reaching impact on the animation industry in Africa.123Triggerfish Animation Studio’s new Story Lab could have a far-reaching impact on the...
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Art and science collide in "What’s in Your DNA?"
Cancer Research UK teamed up with 21 designers to raise funds for an advanced research facility in the heart of London.1234521 double helix sculptures were dotted around London as a fund raising...
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Romeo, the helpful companion robot
French robotics company Aldebaran could change the future of elderly care with the development of a robot companion called Romeo.Sponsored ContentPosted 16 Jul 15By Design IndabaInteraction...
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Wieden+Kennedy Delhi’s Make in India campaign signifies big change for the...
The independent ad agency Wieden+Kennedy Delhi gives India an international platform to showcase its diverse investment areas. 12345India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi with German Chancellor Angela...
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Robbie Brozin: Nando’s is serving up local
The world's biggest collection of African art outside Africa is owned by fast-food chain Nando’s, who are now investing in South African design. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } “The soul of...
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How low-tech Ethiopian environmentalism is saving the planet and creating jobs
A rural Ethiopian village has been fighting climate change with a low-tech, innovative practice and selling carbon credits to fund local businesses.Sponsored ContentPosted 17 Jul 15By Yoseph...
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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. Video of 133396066Embroided Zoetrope is a short film by Australian...
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Sowetan art curator Zanele Mashumi gets down to business
Soweto-based curator Zanele Mashumi makes art accessible by bridging the gap between emerging artists and inexperienced art buyers.123456Sowetan art curator Zanele Mashumi Angus Mckinnon artwork...
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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. 12345This collection is a series of jewellery around...
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A lamp powered by salt water
This salt-water lamp is an alternative source of lighting for communities in the Philippines with no access to electricity. 123The Salt lamp is powered by a simple salt water solutionThe Salt lamp is a...
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Kingii is a water-wearable that can save you from drowning
Kingii, a new type of water-safety device for your wrist, doesn't need an app to save your life – it will inflate when you're at risk of drowning.123Kingii is a water safety device that is worn on your...
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Check into the robot-run Weird Hotel
The Henn na Hotel – or Weird Hotel – just opened in Japan. There’s a dinosaur at reception and robots that will carry your bags.1234Reception at the Henn Ha Hotel is "manned" by a Japanese speaking...
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Eduvator is a new crowd-funding platform for educational needs
A new crowd-funding platform is hoping to help a little school in the township of Philippi realise the big dreams of its principal and her pupils. 123456789101112The school was started to keep children...
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This flower takes its own selfies
The Selfie Plant, a project by CIID students, takes photographs of itself and shares them on social media. Video of 129462054In November 2013, Oxford Dictionaries announced that “selfie” was the...
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Pack your GPS away and use marbles instead
Design graduate Sara Vrbinc has developed brAInfu.cc, a way-finding system to rival the GPS.123456Design graduate Sara Vrbinc has developed brAInfu.cc. , a way-finding system to rival the GPS.The...
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