How renting solar energy is supporting Nigerian rural communities
In rural villages across Nigeria, power outages can stretch for 30 consecutive days. Nearly 90 million people lack access to […]
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Inclusive
Inclusive design creates products, spaces and services that can be used by the widest possible range of people. This section gathers projects focused on accessibility, universal design and solutions that address different physical, cognitive and social needs. Design has the potential to remove barriers and improve everyday experiences for diverse communities. Across DesignWanted, inclusive design is presented through projects that place usability, dignity and accessibility at the centre of the design process.
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 […]
Designing the Invisible City: how the urban exposome shapes our future
Fall 2025 marks my final semester working and studying at MIT—a moment that allows me to slow down, reflect, and […]
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 […]
A new material toolkit to solve water scarcity
Global water shortage is currently one of the world’s most pressing issues, with over 2 billion people lacking access to […]
AAU Anastas: reimagining stone, reclaiming territory in Palestine
At the 24th International Exhibition of Triennale di Milano, a powerful stone structure rises in the garden like a creature […]
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