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Explore the work of architect David Adjaye in new book
‘David Adjaye – Works 1995-2007’ by Thames & Hudson explores the work of the acclaimed British-Ghanaian architect

2020 in review: A year in design and rethinking the future
2020 in review, a year of critical thinking and navigating design and transport in the future

How ideas from RCA students for a megacity taxi in 2040 can impact on our future
Discussions on smart cities tend to miss the cultural side, which is why these designs by Royal College of Art Intelligent Mobility students – asked to imagine a taxi in a speculative megacity of 2040 – are worth looking into.

See Balenciaga’s first virtual show, a video game set in 2031 with avatars driving Polestars
‘Afterworld: The Age of Tomorrow’ is an AR video game set in an imaginary 2031 with Balenciaga’s avatars wearing clothes made of upcycled materials, created sustainably and driving Polestar’s visionary concepts

MINI Vision Urbanaut is a shape-shifting EV that rethinks personal transport’s form and function
MINI’s 2020 Vision Urbanaut is a shape-shifting electric vehicle that rethinks personal transport’s form and function

From wabi-sabi to crafting sustainable surfboards, why we should all take up making
In Do/Make published by Do Books, sustainable surfboard designer James Otter argues a compelling case for creating by hand and the health benefits of the art of making