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MASS Architects: Africa's architects must understand their continent
Jean Paul Sebuhayi and Amelie Ntigulirwa from MASS explain how their architecture is a response to the needs of communities. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } Jean Paul Sebuhayi and Amelie...
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Spanish building presents new design typologies for social housing
Spanish architects researched a new typology to improve living conditions and develop sustainable quality housing. The result is the 317 Social Housing Units. 1234567PreviousPauseNextPosted 29 Feb 16By...
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One week left to enter the A’ Design Awards
Entries for all categories of the prestigious A’ Design Awards have now been extended to 7 March.1234567891011121314151617181920A' Design Awards winnerA' Design Awards winnerA' Design Awards winnerA'...
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Gershad: An app to avoid Iran’s morality police
The makers of this app have set out to ease the psychological burden imposed by Iran’s morality police. Video of HlO1VnykBBEIn an effort to make the people of Iran feel safer, app developers have...
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Zun Lee’s photographs alternate notions of black fatherhood in America
Zun Lee picked up a camera to relieve work stress and ended up capturing a poignant series of photos that challenge stereotypes of black families in America. Video of 153773597Zun Lee is a physician...
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Kiro'o Games to release first African-inspired action-RPG
Cameroonian startup Kiro'o Games is set to release the first PC game inspired by African mythology. 1234Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan is a game meant to inspire Africans to create relatable content....
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Empowering woman with skills and business acumen
WomanWeave is a charitable trust helping artisan weavers trade on the global Market.Posted 29 Feb 16By Ruan ScottCreative Economy• Product DesignCreative Work / Product SpotlightCommentsWomenWeave...
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Do The Green Thing urges the film industry to be more environmentally conscious
Do The Green Thing relaunches with an attack on Hollywood screenwriters and a few suggestions for how films could be sending a greener message to their viewers.Video of 156710577Do The Green Thing, an...
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Tech groups rally in support of migrants
Techfugees is a global movement pooling together their resources and skill to aid refugees. Posted 29 Feb 16By Ruan ScottCreative Economy• Design ActivismCreative Work / Design FrontiersCommentsThe...
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Carte-blanche
Carte-blanche is a range of sustainably made products ideal for gifts.Marjolein Gamble started Carte-blanche during 2013 as an extension of her yoga and relaxation studio. Having taught children and...
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Phone booth gets a green makeover
Artist transforms a London phone booth into a botanical box to call for the greening up of city spaces.123Living Box is an ode to urban greeningArtist Andrea Tyrimos painted the booth with creeping...
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MIT researchers reveal world's thinnest solar cell
A team at MIT have created an ultra-thin solar cell that could open up new applications for solar power in the long term.Posted 1 Mar 16By Jamie MatroosDesign Thinking• Product DesignCreative Work /...
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3D printed braille maps for navigating interiors
Rutgers University researchers hope their new braille maps will become a new standard feature in all public spaces.Posted 1 Mar 16By Kate WalkerInteraction DesignCreative Work / Design...
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Jaun van Wyk: Bringing the art back into architecture
Cape Town based architect Jaun van Wyk plans to restore architecture to an art form.Posted 1 Mar 16By Ruan ScottArt & Photography• Urban & Landscape DesignCreative Work / Design...
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Agriculture meets architecture in France's urban farm tower
Built like a staircase, ABF-lab's urban farming structure aims to raise awareness and encourage better living and social responsibility. 12345The farm tower's design maximises on sunlight exposure. The...
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Teledisko: The 60s nightlife experience in a phone booth
Teledisko is a phone booth upcycled into the world’s smallest nightclub. 1234567This phone booth sends its users back in time but it isn't a Tardis. This phone booth sends its users back in time but it...
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Candyfloss characters in comical GIFs with a feminist touch
Inspired by Instagram artists, Swedish art director Sofia Hydman creates GIFs depicting chubby, confident girls.Posted 3 Mar 16By Kate WalkerGraphic Design & IllustrationCreative Work / Design...
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Saphon Energy creates new wind-harnessing technology
This Tunisian startup didn’t reinvent the wind turbine; instead, they created a new technology.123Anis Aouini, Saphonian’s Inventor, Chairman and Co-FounderUnobtrusive and cost effective are key...
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Judith Kaine: Taking art to the streets of Rwanda
Kurema Kureba Kwiga uses street art to tackle social issues and expose ordinary Rwandans to the creativity of its artists. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } There are around five...
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MFA’s #techstyle: Fashion that moves, interacts and adapts
The Museum of Fine Arts’ #techstyle exhibition takes a look at where fashion design is headed thanks to its relationship with technology. Posted 4 Mar 16By Jamie MatroosFashion & Jewellery Design•...
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