The magical figures of the Haas Brothers
These LA-based artists blur the lines between nature and psychedelia.123456PreviousPauseNextPosted 13 Dec 16By Emile UysArt & Photography• CraftCreative Work / Design NewsCommentsThe Haas Brothers,...
View ArticleThe Dementia Simulator by Di Peng
This Central Saint Martins grad harnesses the power of empathy.Posted 13 Dec 16By Lindsay SamsonInformation Design• Interaction DesignCreative Work / Design FrontiersCommentsFilled with unfamiliar...
View ArticleThe wearables helping the deaf to feel the beat
The Vibeat collection: transforming sound into a universal experience.Posted 13 Dec 16By Lindsay SamsonFashion & Jewellery Design• Product DesignCreative Work / Design FrontiersCommentsMusic is...
View ArticleA safe, drug-free way to train your body to fight stress
Will we be able to control our bodies stress responses with the help of technology? Posted 13 Dec 16By Jamie MatroosDesign Thinking• Product DesignCreative Work / Design NewsCommentsLief, a smart patch...
View ArticleNaresh Ramchandani: The power and grace of words
Naresh Ramchandani is a master wordsmith. Here, we talk to him about some of the creative campaigns he has been involved with over the years. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } “I think words...
View ArticleIbaaku: Creating unique African beats
While in Dakar, we talked to Senegalese music producer Ibaaku about his hypnotic afro-beats. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } Senegalese music producer Ibaaku has created a whole new genre of...
View ArticleConstructive Interference in the mind
This sculpture demonstrates the ease with which our minds are mystified by optical illusions.Video of 186022053For all of the human mind’s natural processing power and creative intelligence, it is...
View Article'Lost In The World' sheds light on South Africa’s corrective rape problem
The short film is a landmark in the advent of queer, African cinema.Posted 15 Dec 16By Lindsay SamsonFilm & AnimationCreative Work / Design FrontiersComments“I knew about corrective rape, but I...
View Article5 sustainable fashion brands
We highlight five brands making clothes ethicallyPosted 15 Dec 16By Lolita PukwanaAfrican Design• Craft• Design ActivismCreative Work / Design NewsCommentsThe fashion industry is infamous for wasteful...
View ArticleAn interview with Ulfah Davids – the First Lady of Twobop
In conversation with the designer behind the brand’s very first women’s collection.Posted 15 Dec 16By Lindsay SamsonFashion & Jewellery DesignCreative Work / Design FrontiersCommentsPerennial Cape...
View ArticleDakar's Creatives: A photo series that captures the city's movers and shakers
In this photographic series by Jean Baptiste Joire we see Dakar's young creative agents in places in the city that inspire them.Posted 15 Dec 16By Katie de KleeAfrican Design• Art &...
View ArticleThe Torturous History of the Treadmill
One of the world’s most common exercise machines has quite a draconian past.Video of 191819871Modern treadmills are used all over the world to improve cardiovascular health and to shave off unwanted...
View ArticleStepping up solar efforts
This sidewalk converts steps into power. Posted 16 Dec 16By Jamie MatroosArchitecture & Interiors• Design ActivismCreative Work / Design NewsCommentsAll over the world, we’re working to make our...
View ArticleSouth African jewellery designer Stacy Beukes on the value of community
We talk to the South African jewellery designer behind the brand A Ring To It. Posted 16 Dec 16By Lolita PukwanaFashion & Jewellery DesignInterviews / ProfilingCommentsStacy Beukes is a Cape...
View ArticleTeepee-like complex serves as a haven for Japan's elderly
Issei Suma's whimsical structures provide a calming environment for the retired.Posted 16 Dec 16By Lindsay SamsonArchitecture & InteriorsCreative Work / Design FrontiersCommentsTucked away in a...
View ArticleAlive by Juno Jeon
The Netherlands-based designer enlivens his furniture pieces through movement Posted 19 Dec 16By Lindsay SamsonArchitecture & Interiors• Product DesignCreative Work / Design NewsCommentsKorean-born...
View ArticleHow do you photograph a phobia?
This VSCO commissioned series looks at rare phobias that disturb the mind. Posted 19 Dec 16By Jamie MatroosArt & PhotographyCreative Work / Design NewsCommentsBrussels-based artist David Delruelle...
View ArticleJournal Rappe: Rappers and politics in Senegal
Senegalese hip-hop duo Journal Rappé have made news in Senegal interesting to young people by rapping weekly roundups in their television show. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } Senegalese...
View ArticleKate Moross: How to make mess look good
London-based graphic designer Kate Moross and her studio create explosive work, often for music artists or events with a certain chaotic (messy) energy. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } Kate...
View ArticleWhat does flatpack furniture have to do with love?
Assisted intimacy: How to build flat-pack furniture and bond with your loved ones. Posted 20 Dec 16By Katie de KleeDesign Thinking• Product DesignCreative Work / Design NewsCommentsDesign studio...
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