Urban objects can serve as an inspiration for unique product designs
Urban projects aren’t just a part of the cityscape – they can also be a source of inspiration for innovative […]
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Social design
MotorSkins: the metamaterial that is changing people’s lives through assisted movement
By integrating soft robotics into textiles, MotorSkins bridges the gap between science and design with a novel metamaterial based on […]
(Un)common Threads focuses on textiles, the oldest form of visual narrative
This year, Dubai’s Art Week is defined by a new concept. Homegrown, disruptive and dedicated to advocating for creative communities […]
TRONS ‘R’ Us reflects on the idea of consumer electronics as ‘prostheses’
Questioning and analyzing human consumer nature, Ghanaian artist Akwasi Bediako Afrane takes a unique approach to contribute to discussions surrounding […]
Urban art projects by SpY: some of his most celebrated works
Known as the mastermind of artistic communication in the street, Spanish artist SpY is loved for his brave contemporary projects. […]
By sitting in the Goyo chair, the user is able to create a quiet space for meditation
The Korean designer Lee ye chan has created the Goyo chair, specifically designed to facilitate the practice of meditation, a […]
The buzz on bees – our top picks for modern beehives
Bees are essential for the health and well-being of our planet, but traditional beehives can be cumbersome and time-consuming to […]
5 unique projects using recycled face masks
Since the beginning of the pandemic, it is hard to imagine the number of disposable face masks that have been […]
7 boob-related designs for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this year, the annual campaign focuses on the accessibility of screenings for every […]
Making a statement through art: 6 war-inspired designs
What can art and war-inspired design do in a war situation? Can it influence the movement of tanks, stop a […]
Meet the six finalists of the Lexus Design Award 2022 designing a better tomorrow
The six finalists were selected out of 1,726 entries from 57 different countries and regions by an elite panel of […]
The Reborn project creates furniture using old clothes
Kim and Lee apply simple, handcrafted techniques to address consumer waste streams by upcycling old clothes into new products. The design […]
