What if the only way to live with plastic was to redesign ourselves?
Imagine a not-so-distant future: it’s 2110, and our body hosts an extra organ — a small semi-transparent dome implanted in […]
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Healthcare design
When talking about Health design, we refer to the function that design has in improving the quality of life and health of people, both in a preventive and curative form. Products, but also spaces conceived and designed for patients and medical staff.
How design can revolutionise healthcare accessibility: the Dengue Fever Test Kit
As climate change accelerates the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, dengue fever is one of the world’s fastest-growing health threats. With […]
Design ‘In’ Conflict, an exhibition on how to live in instability
Marked by various conflicts, Design ‘In’ Conflict turned the Lebanese capital into the ideal stage to understand how war goes […]
Elisava’s class of 2025: Our top 5 highlights
This year’s Grad Showcase from Elisava featured more than 400 works in the fields of design and engineering. The projects […]
A belt for the future: How Hottie hacks menstruation from the inside out
It was one of those Berlin evenings that linger. While next door in the Gropius Bau an exhibition paid tribute […]
A smart lamp to bring wellness and sunlight indoors
Between office hours, screen time, and transit routines, it’s easy to forget how little sunlight we actually get. However, UV […]
Empowering people living with Parkinson through an inclusive and accessible keyboard
“Shouldn’t the most ergonomic designs be the most widely available? Design should start with the human body.” For designer Alessandra […]
Tracing a trend: tech-infused wellness
Design studio Pong Design self describes itself as a team of empathetic design enthusiasts. The Berlin-based collective of experts blends […]
The AI-powered Pacer is your new running essential
Oftentimes undervalued, a central aspect of one’s relationship with running is enjoying the way your body feels as it moves–being […]
Waterproof, itch-proof, and breathable: this is the arm cast of the future
Made up of a trio of engineers from the University of Illinois–Jason Troutner, Justin Brooks, and Ashley Moy–Chicago-based startup Cast21’s […]
The Fermenstation: what it is and why all kombucha lovers need it
Michael Churchill, CEO of Kombu, had been brewing kombucha at home for years. Then, one day, his wife, Natalia Amijo, […]
Redefining norms: what extreme users teach us about design
Recently, my friend Devin Liddell, a designer and principal futurist at TEAGUE, and I embarked on an intriguing project: designing […]
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