Computational design experiment for older adult’s footwear
According to the 2019 Revision of World Population Prospects, by 2050, people aged 65 or above will account for 25% of the population in Europe and […]
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The only certainty that we have at DesignWanted is that we must never stop studying and learning new things. For this, we created the Design education section, whose purpose is to share practical tips to help the design community improve their skills, both on the design and business side.
The hugging chair for people with autism is designed for and by its users
Between 45 and 95 % of people with autism have sensory integration disorders, which means that noise, light or physical contact can be a real challenge […]
6 circular design strategies to follow when designing furniture
In collaboration with Milan-based circular consultancy company SOMA, New York-based mebl | Transforming Furniture outlines 6 circular design strategies to design furniture. Climate change and social-economic […]
Designs at the Elisava Barcelona School of Design and Engineering promise a brighter future
Elisava Barcelona School of Design and Engineering is a faculty of University of Vic – Central University of Catalonia. It promotes education, knowledge and research in […]
Zero Miles: Superlocal maps local production around the world
Exploring sustainable, small-scale production, Italian designer Andrea de Chirico has developed Superlocal, a global network facilitating the possibility of creating everyday objects locally. It centers around […]
The best of Dutch Design Week 2021: here are our highlights from the event
With this year’s theme of ‘The Greater Number’, Dutch Design Week 2021 (DDW) called for a critical look at our way of producing and consuming. Designers […]
“Open a design history book, almost all the famous designers are white men” – A talk with Jessica Walsh
As the Founder, CEO and Creative Director, Jessica Walsh takes action through self-initiated projects enhancing diversity. Based in New York, &Walsh is a creative agency specializing […]
Celebrating World Industrial Design Day with Srini Srinivasan, president of the World Design Organisation
On this occasion we talk to the president of the WDO, Srini Srinivasan, to celebrate the work of industrial designers and its impact on the world. […]
The Pride Flag: a colourful history of a design icon
June has long been recognised as Pride Month and on this colourful occasion, the rainbow Pride Flag takes centre stage. Expect to see it everywhere: stretched […]
World Ocean Day: 7 oceans’ problems to solve in your next design project!
On June the 8th we celebrate World Ocean Day to raise awareness for the beauty, role and problems of the blue heart of our planet. For […]
“Understand the WHY before you figure out the HOW” – Interview with William Stuart from fuseproject
“I’m a designer at heart, I’ll always stay close to the hands-on work”. William Stuart, from fuseproject, explains to us how evolving through different positions in […]
How is social media helping designers to make a name for themselves? Interview with Alberto Pallaoro
Starting off as an ordinary Instagram account, Pallaoro Design today reaches 2.3 million users monthly, showcasing the finest selection in tech and product design. Young entrepreneur […]
