Playrise: giving refugee children the right to play
Worldwide, 48 million children are displaced due to conflict and war, according to UNICEF. Meanwhile, the UNHCR says that 52% […]
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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.
CIVICITY: challenging the Design Week format
On the occasion of MIlan Design Week 2026, CIVICITY – Redesigning Design Weeks returns, the long-term co-design project that investigates […]
Orchestra Park: the melody of landscape
Balancing nature and urban life: Orchestra Park functions both as a green oasis and a gathering hub, where engagement with […]
Design starting from real human needs: 7 inclusive projects by MEDUM
Design is more than an exercise in style or form. In today’s world, increasingly dominated by complexity and an overload […]
ACE by Marco Ciacci: when hearing design becomes a matter of material
In the landscape of contemporary product design, the hearing aid remains one of the least explored typologies from a formal […]
Innovation and research: 9 design projects from 2025
This year, our editorial coverage tracked nine technology- and innovation-driven projects launched in 2025, highlighting a growing focus on some […]
The new metric of design influence
Seoul consistently utilises design to address intricate urban challenges. Embodying this forward-thinking ethos, the Seoul Design Award 2025 champions design […]
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 […]
Universal design in action: restoring access to books for visually impaired readers
Behind every accessibility barrier is a person, someone whose talents, curiosity, and passion are blocked by systems that weren’t built […]
Reclaiming public spaces: when urban design becomes political
Modern cities are often hostages of the car, filled with functional infrastructure that is not accessible or useful to pedestrian […]
What a board game can teach us about autism and empathy
Despite being one of the most common neurodivergencies, autism remains widely misunderstood, especially in adulthood, when formal support drops and […]
Empathy in form: five furniture projects supporting ability through comfort
Designing for difference is no longer a niche pursuit – it’s foundational. Recent research continues to reinforce what many designers […]
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