A Nigeria-made Urine Malaria Test kit set to accelerate the fight against...
Using the same one-step dipstick technology as the modern home pregnancy test, the Urine Malaria Test kit takes 20 minutes and requires little to no training. Sponsored ContentPosted 5 Nov 15By Khumo...
View ArticleJoost Grootens: Organising complex data through design
Amsterdam-based graphic designer Joost Grootens organises complex information into maps, books and graphics. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } Amsterdam-based graphic designer Joost Grootens...
View ArticleCaress of the Gaze: clothing that responds to your eyes
Behnaz Fahari imagines a garment, inspired by feathers and scales, that responds to the gaze of another.Video of 138697237Artist Behnaz Fahari has designed a 3D-printed garment, worn like a collar or...
View ArticlePhotographer captures the tensions revealed by devastating floods
Floodwaters are both devastating and inspirational for photographer Gideon Mendel.Sponsored ContentPosted 5 Nov 15By Jamie MatroosArt & PhotographyCreative Work / Design NewsCommentsThe...
View ArticleSheroes Hangout is a café run by survivors of acid attacks
Located near the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, Sheroes Hangout is a café run by five women who have all survived acid attacks. 1234Ritu, Rupa, Neetu, Geeta and Chanchal run Sheroes Hangout and are...
View ArticleSun tracking cell inspired by ancient Japanese art
Researchers have tapped into the past to find solutions to energy problems in the modern world.Sponsored ContentPosted 6 Nov 15By Jamie MatroosDesign Thinking• Product DesignCreative Work / Design...
View ArticleFrancis Kéré Architecture's installation introduces the value of an African...
Place for Gathering doubles up as a meeting place and a space that encourages cultural exchange. 1234Gando, Burkina FasoBlueprint drawing of Place for GatheringPlace for Gathering at the Chicago...
View ArticleSanjay Puri Architects take home World Architecture Festival 2015 prize for...
Award-winning Indian architecture firm wins award for their modern workplace that draws from an ancient architectural structure.Sponsored ContentPosted 6 Nov 15By Kate WalkerArchitecture &...
View ArticleA Congolese craftsman equips a young boy with the tools to play soccer
"Un Architecte" is a short film that highlights the struggles of young Congolese who are getting back onto their feet after struggles with immobility. Video of 144308614Un Architecte is a short film...
View ArticleMaster of the craft: Kitemaker
For thousands of years, kites have represented fun, energy and freedom. In a photo series focusing on master artisans, we look at the hands of the makers.Sponsored ContentPosted 6 Nov 15By Katie de...
View ArticleSelf-sustaining vertical forest to tower above the rest
Stefano Boeri Architetti is constructing the second vertical forest in Switzerland.12345678This firm's vertical forest is a sustainable contribution to a concrete city. Image Source: Stefano Boeri...
View ArticleModular housing is Dublin's solution to homelessness
Modular housing units have been put forth as the ideal solution to homelessness in Dublin.1234567891011Modular housing is the solution to homelessness in Dublin.Modular housing is the solution to...
View ArticleSteven Heller: Design to entertain, illuminate and advocate
We sit down with Steven Heller to discuss the designer’s role in society and his perspective on different forms of design. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } Steven Heller is a name that requires...
View ArticleA low-tech solution to curb neonatal mortality
The Embrace Warmer is a low-tech incubator for low weight and preterm infants born in the developing world.1234The Embrace Warmer is a low-tech incubator for low weight and preterm infants born in the...
View ArticleEmpowering young African women through menstrual hygiene management
Brooklyn-based social enterprise Be Girl has designed two solutions to help rural girls to take control of their monthly cycles. Video of 129503832In many rural regions of Africa where basic amenities...
View ArticleClothes designed to correct poor posture
Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Jeffery Heiligers designed Posture – a clothing line tailored to prevent poor posture caused by leaning over your desk .12345Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Jeffery...
View ArticleA smart inhaler helps prevent asthma attacks
Gecko Health, an MIT spinout, has designed a smart inhaler that links to an app and helps asthma sufferers monitor their prescriptions and prevent attacks.Sponsored ContentPosted 9 Nov 15By Katie de...
View ArticleGoogle SA takes top prize for green innovations
Google Head Office in SA has won top honours at the International Green Interior Awards.Sponsored ContentPosted 9 Nov 15By Jamie MatroosArchitecture & Interiors• Design ActivismCreative Work /...
View ArticleSOS Children’s Village provides shelter for vulnerable children and their...
Urko Sanchez Architects’ award-winning residential complex for children provides a safe-haven from extreme temperatures. 1234SOS Children's Village in Tadjourah, DjiboutiPreviousPauseNextSponsored...
View ArticleLow-income district on the banks of the Nile set for revival by Foster +...
Egyptian government selects Foster + Partners to design the rundown Maspero Triangle District on the banks of the river Nile in downtown Cairo.Sponsored ContentPosted 12 Nov 15By Khumo SebamboAfrica Is...
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