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We all need food to survive. However, for lack of appreciation, between 33-50% of all food produced globally is never eaten. Bad weather, processing problems, overproduction and unstable markets cause food loss at an industrial scale, while overbuying and poor planning contribute to food waste at a domestic scale. Product designers in this post tackle the problem of food waste in a completely different way. Rather than expending efforts to decrease the amount of discarded food, they are utilizing leftovers to create a functional piece of tableware.

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As concern grows regarding the contribution of fossil fuels to global warming, solar energy is an increasingly attractive power source due to its zero emissions and infinite supply. Solar-powered architecture that promotes a sustainable, environmentally friendly lifestyle has been a growing trend of late.

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Eating on the go and gobbling food straight out of takeaway containers have grown to be an indispensable part of our culture. Aiming to bring aesthetics of fine dining into our eating habits, designers develop single use dinnerware that combines the functionality of genuine tableware with all the convenience of disposables.

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Enjoying the world from the perspective of a bicycle is a type of enjoyment shared by millions globally. For those who seeks a more engaging experience than simple racing through urban areas of a major city, designers and architects create bespoke cycling paths in terrific locations around the world.

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In this post, we continue to explore engaging works of architecture that both suit the specific needs of a higher education institution and create an inspiring learning environment to boost creative thinking among students and make the schools flourish.

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As universities and colleges strive to prepare students for life after their education is completed, architects and designers explore ways of providing innovative learning spaces that make learning inspirational and stimulating, while respecting the surrounding context.

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Benches are normally an indispensable piece of urban furniture as a place to sit, relax and socialize. However, with the change to the urban dynamics of our cities caused by the coronavirus pandemic, what was once normal is now forbidden. Designers, architects and local authorities are conceptualising new ways to ease anxiety and allow people to share public spaces together again safely and in compliance with the government restrictions.

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Surveys show that office workers often complain of a lack of private space, which limits their creativity. Similarly, freelancers working from shared public spaces, need privacy in order to be more productive. Mobile space dividers can be a solution for both, helping them create their own space within a larger context, which is even more relevant given today’s social distancing concerns.

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Children born between 2010 and 2025, known as Generation Alpha, will grow up never having known a world without digital devices. Aiming to enrich their experience of technology and simultaneously help them develop a healthier relationship with it, product designers create toys that combine the physical and the digital world.

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Because of its rich patterns and colors, stained glass always creates stunning effects, whether indoors or outdoors. As sunlight filters through polychromatic glass, colour shades can grow and shrink as colors overlap, creating impressive patterns and halos. The resulting manmade rainbow can reshape and transform the space filling hearts with joy and fostering creativity.

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