Category Archives: Design

Running Backwards, Doing Laundry and Other Unusual Hobbies

Posted on July 31, 2020 by agogo22

Gardening, cooking, knitting, reading. We all have hobbies. But some people pursue more unique pastimes. Like what? Well, some win more claw machine prizes than they know what to do with, set world records for running backwards and travel great … Continue reading →

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Science fiction could save us from bad technology

Posted on July 31, 2020 by agogo22

Technology firms should use more design fiction to explore and avoid potential negative consequences, such as AI bias. The short film Slaughterbots depicts a near future in which swarms of micro drones assassinate thousands of people for their political beliefs. … Continue reading →

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Beetle-Inspired Coffee Table Features Fold-Out “Wings”

Posted on July 16, 2020 by agogo22

By Emma Taggart on July 15, 2020 “I truly believe that the best designs are found in nature.” Nature is an endless source of inspiration for many artists and designers, many of whom reimagine natural forms and colors as part … Continue reading →

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Engineers design a reusable, silicone rubber face mask – ScienceBlog.com

Posted on July 10, 2020 by agogo22

Researchers at MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have designed a new face mask that they believe could stop viral particles as effectively as N95 masks. Unlike N95 masks, the new masks were designed to be easily sterilized and used … Continue reading →

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How The Staircase Made The Victorians Suffer | Absolute History

Posted on July 3, 2020 by agogo22

Dr Suzannah Lipscomb finds out just how dangerous the Victorian staircase actually was.

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What “defund the police” really means

Posted on July 2, 2020 by agogo22

JOIN SUBSCRIBED It’s not as radical as it sounds. Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-lab Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Among those protesting police brutality in the US, there is a slogan that’s taken hold: “defund the police.” The key … Continue reading →

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Design Ethics of Humane Technology | Pawel Pokutycki | TEDxErasmusUniversityRotterdam

Posted on July 2, 2020 by agogo22

As an interaction designer, thinker and lecturere, Pawel Pokutycki talks about the relationship between technology and society. His unique perspective shows us the importance of incorporating ethics into design processes to ensure that we remain in control of the technologies … Continue reading →

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IKEA’s ‘Home of Tomorrow’ Is a Plant-Filled Urban Oasis | My Modern Met

Posted on July 2, 2020 by agogo22

By Jessica Stewart on June 28, 2020   IKEA is looking toward the future with a fresh home design. Located in a 120-year-old abandoned building in Poland, the IKEA Home of Tomorrow is an innovative look at city living. Through … Continue reading →

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“Hire black designers first and foremost,” say organisers

Posted on June 26, 2020 by agogo22

Jennifer Hahn   Graphic is by Chineme Elobuike.   On 27 June, a virtual conference called Where are the Black Designers? will tackle racism in design. Dezeen spoke to the organisers about its objectives and the “overwhelming” response from the … Continue reading →

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Building a custom scissor lamp

Posted on June 25, 2020 by agogo22

Check out MahoganyBooks here: https://www.mahoganybooks.com/ If you’re interested in one of their titles I will buy that book for you! We’ll send a book to the first 200 people who respond. Fine, the first 201 people. Ok, 202 people. I … Continue reading →

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