Human skills: design ethnography methods
Ann Arbor may be freezing this winter, yet the passion for design and design education has made the semester feel […]
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Inclusive
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Design’s newest player is Heineken® Studio, launching a collaboration with Axel Chay
The partnership between Heineken® Studio and Marseille-based designer Axel Chay is more than just another product launch, representing instead a […]
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 […]
Creative Resilience at Barcelona Design Week 2025
“Creative resilience,” said Andrés Reisinger as he stepped off stage, “is an oxymoron.” It set the tone for Barcelona Design […]
Thomas Sankara Mausoleum: a monument to Burkina Faso’s revolutionary leader
In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, a new architectural landmark has emerged to honour one of Africa’s most celebrated leaders. On May […]
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 […]
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