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Thonik design studio on why they design

The book, by founders Nikki Gonnissen and Thomas Widdershoven, is a celebration of the studio's 25 years in the industry. >
Behind antenna and its impact on future changemakers in design

“Antenna gave us a platform to share a story and to be bold about it. I don’t know if other graduate programmes like this exist.” >
How AeroDelft is saving the skies

Student researchers from the Delft University of Technology are making aviation a little greener by trading in jet fuel for hydrogen-powered cells. >
Meet the speakers at this year's antenna conference

#antenna2019, hosted by Design Indaba, Dutch Design Week and World Design Embassies, is taking place today in Eindhoven. >
Under the Same Sun

Award-winning photographer Marinka Masséus uses her craft to raise awareness about albinism. >
Is food the next big thing in fashion?

Agraloop Bio-Refinery produces high value bio-materials from food waste. >
Friends forever – until the connection drops

Just how will artificial intelligence affect the world of design and the job of the designer? It could become a win-win situation. >
Is it possible for childbearing to happen outside the human body?

Billie Rehwald talks about her project Ectogenesis, which is looking at using design as a tool to consider this possible reality. >
A future where calling a human stand-in is as easy as calling an Uber

It’s already possible, but what if it evolves into more than just hiring someone to stand in line, and Other-Self Agency replaces interactions with loved ones? >
Students explore death through a video game and our fascination with fake goods

We spotlight the work of two graduates from the University of the Underground which was started by Dr Nelly Ben-Hayoun. >
Connextyle is providing multi-sensory healing for stroke patients

Inspired by the ancient Japanese technique of Kintsugi, the Connextyle shirt is a rehabilitation garment that helps stroke patients regain their muscle use. >
Sand: Overmined and underecognised

Sand, a resource usually taken for granted, is being drastically overmined, resulting in the destruction of major ecosystems worldwide. >
Turning refugee bunkers into privacy pods using minimalist design

“I tried to create a kind of privacy pod around the only space the individual has: their beds.” >
Marjan van Aubel uses intelligent design to solve energy and food production problems

In her work she looks at our current relationship with solar technology and how it can be used to enhance and future-proof city living. >
Mirjam de Bruijn's work explores the border between function and aesthetics

She speaks about Twenty, a range of waterless dissolvable capsules that take away the need to use 80 - 95% water to make these products. >
Inclusive, human-centred furniture for the disabled

Inspired by her sister who has Down's Syndrome, the designer behind this furniture range uses a human-centred approach to design. >
The potential future of food is growing all around us

Lichen, a cryptogram or type of plant, can be made in several tasty ways. So why aren’t we eating it? >
Designing a way to build bonds between strangers

Social designer Manon van Hoeckel creates spaces, art pieces and experiences that confront divides between people. >
On cityscapes and soundsuits with future-proofing graduate Ines De Peuter

Ines De Peuter investigates the relationship between the self and its context by creating garments that adapt to the concrete jungle. >
Jalila Essaïdi’s project turns cow dung into textiles

Designer and entrepreneur Jalila Essaïdi says we have an untapped natural resource in manure. >
Freyja Sewell talks tech, meditation and design for the mind

We spoke to the Global Graduate before Design Indaba 2019 about making mindfulness visible. >
Ukubutha: A township hub powered by smart architecture and green tech

A sneak speak at the work of Global Graduate Nicole Nomsa Moyo who presented at Day 1 of Design Indaba Conference 2019, >
Harvesting water from unexpected places

The way we build our cities can help us harvest water sustainably, says Design Indaba alumna Shaakira Jassat. >
Frame

Media Company

Established in 1997, Frame is the world’s leading media brand for interior-design professionals. >

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