Can better housing help prevent malaria? The Star Homes Project in Sub-Saharan Africa
Today, approximately 1.1 billion people live in Sub-Saharan Africa, the region with the fastest-growing population globally. By 2050, this number […]
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Inclusive design
What is Inclusive Design? Why is it important to start designing for the diversity of the human spectrum? In this section, we take you through the foundation of Inclusive Design, its principles and the people behind it.
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 […]
Design meets humanity: highlights from Isola Design Festival 2025
To be a designer is, in many ways, to be an anthropologist. Indeed, the human experience should remain both the […]
Roca’s new technology: ensuring no drop goes to waste
Water is one of our most precious resources, yet its demand continues to rise. As climate change worsens water scarcity, […]
Beyond simplicity: adequate technology for exceptional design
When I worked at IDEO, I spoke with a few colleagues from IDEO.org who introduced me to the term “appropriate […]
Turning up the heat: Casio’s new wristwatch is specifically created for saunas
Despite its ancient foundations, the sauna is the latest hot thing. While Finland has over three million saunas, public saunas […]
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 […]
How thoughtful design can restore independence and dignity to its users
In this insightful interview, Sarah Hossli shares her journey from an early fascination with materials and objects to becoming a […]
Highlighting the role of design in shaping a sustainable future for all
The fifteenth edition of Design Month Graz has recently concluded, with DesignWanted as a long-standing partner. Centered around the theme […]
A suitcase that serves as a MANIFESTO, highlighting each migrant’s journey
I often wonder how designers can contribute to making the world a better place. I focus on them because I […]
A call for architects and design professionals to showcase their work globally
3C Group has announced the opening of submissions for the fourth edition of the BLT Built Design Awards. These awards […]
Villa Clea – your new artist residency in Milan challenging traditional norms
Beautifully serving as an informal gathering place for artists and art enthusiasts alike, step inside Villa Clea – an architectural […]
