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Design has a new syllabus: Take a glimpse into the lives of 3 Indian students from Istituto Marangoni, Milan

Philippe Barriere Collective uses hybrid architecture to chisel the Mahmud mosque in Tunisia as a testimony to merging the strengths of both - local artisanal strengths and Computer Aided Drawing. Check out the feature and leave us your comments…

The design of the new Al Jazeera UK headquarters breaks the mould of the 'black box' studio and re-imagines how broadcast facilities are designed. Tell us what you think of this

When I started writing this essay I thought to summarize my views of hyperconnectivity as they coalesced in the past year, in relation to the emergence of the polytopia project, however as my writing progressed, it appeared that the area that I wished to cover was getting wider and broader, deeper and larger than I had anticipated. I therefore decided to divide the paper into a number (unknown at present) of consecutive essays under the collective title of: the rise of the Cyber Unified Civilization. (please bear with me as I try to disentangle and re-entangle my thoughts on this fascinating topic.)

Autoban-designed New Terminal at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Azerbaijan challenges hitherto 'norm' typology of airports by infusing a warm homely feel that puts 'passenger-first' as its USP

Futuristic homes needn't necessarily look as though they've descended from an alien world. They could harbour sci-fi features, despite falling within the realms of a normal 'home', set amidst nature, with pleasing aesthetics. Check out our feature on the W.I.N.D House and leave us your views.

Designers in Netherlands design a book cover that refuses to open for judgmental readers. Check it out and leave us your views…

Design Forum International (DFI) designs tea-leaf shaped blocks for Assam Government's new Directorate Complex in Guwahati.

Glass is an interesting and challenging medium of artistic expression. Check out Baptiste Debombourg's sculptural installation at the glass Biennale in la Chaufferie in Strasbourg and leave us your feedback...

Wingardium Leviosa!! Tech enthusiasts especially Harry Potter fans - here is something for you - a build-it-yourself tech kit that teaches you the basics of coding and equips you with the power to influence it to fit into your narrative of storytelling (ideas) and make creativity fun! Check out all you need to know about the Kano Harry Potter Coding Kit developed in association with @warner-bros--entertainment …

To upgrade our thinking patterns is a beginning step to an upgrade in human consciousness, and is necessary if we are to succeed in adapting to our rapidly and inevitably changing world. In other words, if we don't enact a change, or learn to adapt to the incoming energies of change and transformation, our presence is likely to be no longer required, or needed. It is a sobering thought.

2018 has much in store when it comes to the world of design. From concrete accents at home, bolder graphic design, and the welcoming of STREAM toys and augmented reality into the mainstream, we've touched upon the spectrum of design disciplines to present to you what the world will look like this year…

The Internet has radically transformed the way we get around. Getting ready for a revolutionary breakthrough in vehicular navigation and safe driving especially for highways, @carlo-ratti-associati and Italian highway agency ANAS are all set to design a Smart Road system. Check out the story

Developing a dialogue between architectural form, geometry, sustainability and smart materials, Margot Krasojevic Architects designs a photovoltaic ice skating rink in Russia. Check it out and leave us your views...

Designer Marc Fornes of Theverymany studio experiments with ultra-thin material to explore structural strength of a free-standing structure. Could this be the start of another break-through in architecture? Read here and give us your views

Flexible layouts, co-working spaces, and the work-from-home model - how will the IT sector adapt to the next big thing that challenges the way we work?

Studio Masquespacio designs a Greek gourmet restaurant in Valencia, Spain, creating a youthful and trendy vibe amidst a thematic ambience. Check it out here…