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FOODres Food Waste 3D Printing by Yiqing Wang, Biru Cao
FOODres Food Waste 3D Printing
The Foodres AI Printer is a desktop pallet 3D printer that transforms food scraps and organic waste into creative crafts. The machine and app use AI to sort materials through the phone camera based on printable recipes. Users can simply drop in food waste and select forms and sizes to print objects such as cup holders, coasters, decor, and custom designs. The Foodres AI Printer embodies Foodres AI’s vision of promoting real time food saving. This ⥅
FOODres
Yiqing Wang, Biru Cao
65
1.32K
Aquacendo Bottle by Shanghai Grand Trade Co.,Ltd.
Aquacendo Bottle
Aquacendo LightUp Filtered Bottle is designed to make a real impact, in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. It shines a light on the struggles faced by children in impoverished areas. With its thoughtful and heartwarming design, it's helping to address health issues caused by the lack of clean water. What's even better, is its innovative solar-powered lighting design brings more light and hope to children i ⥅
Aquacendo
Shanghai Grand Trade Co.,Ltd.
25
507
Yongai E Home City Lounge Station by Yard Studio
Yongai E Home City Lounge Station
The life in a city is usually fast-paced and self-enclosed. The designer hopes to create a temporary homelike lounge in the city through a lighting box with warmth. The project is a special box located in the city center, serving as a warm light in the city. It provides a home-like rest stop for city workers in busy areas, offering convenient services such as a place for short breaks, drinking water, charging stations, first-aid kits, and various ⥅
Yongai E Home
Yard Studio
13.65K
273K
Olive A Website with Open Designs for Survival by Eisuke Tachikawa
Olive A Website with Open Designs for Survival
Olive is a wiki site that gathers and shares practical knowledge during a disaster. The project was named Olive, derived from the letter O (an emblem of the Japanese national flag) + Live (to live on). Ideas were quickly gathered with help from worldwide, on how to build necessities to survive in affected areas without the supplies. It achieved over one million page views within three weeks. It is still expanding today as a database of disaster c ⥅
Olive
Eisuke Tachikawa
2.81K
56.28K
Maples Workout Educational Storybook by Bruno Oro
Maples Workout Educational Storybook
Maples Workout is a childrens storybook that makes rehabilitation engaging and approachable. Through the adventures of Maple, a teddy bear, the narrative addresses the challenges young readers face during medical appointments. With vibrant illustrations and relatable characters, the book educates children about the rehabilitation process. By providing a relatable storyline, it aims to reduce anxiety and foster a positive mindset, enhancing childr ⥅
Maples Workout
Bruno Oro
14
293
Wagon Remodeling Food Van by taichi hirata
Wagon Remodeling Food Van
The Japanese stone roasted sweet potato food wagon has long been an important presence in Japan's winters, bringing warmth and gently illuminating the town as night falls. It was reimagined through a contemporary design approach. In Kyoto, where the cityscape features a rhythm of horizontal and vertical elements like lattice windows, it was designed to integrate diagonal elements, adopted for structural reasons, in a way that complements Kyo ⥅
Wagon Remodeling
taichi hirata
15
303
Not Always Fun Print Ad by Yana Okoliyska
Not Always Fun Print Ad
The ad campaign aims to raise awareness about Harlequin syndrome. This is a syndrome affecting the autonomic nervous system and is associated with absence of sweating and flushing of skin on one side of the face. The agency developed key visual illustrations which are based on the juxtaposition of the different representations of harlequin aiming to shed light on the disparity between the comical representation of the character and the reality of ⥅
Not Always Fun
Yana Okoliyska
61.35K
1.23M
Jinaga Subway Pass by Junsoo Choi
Jinaga Subway Pass
This system allows people with disabilities, such as the disabled and the elderly, to pass through the subway ticket gate without a card tag. Just by carrying this small device, the door opens automatically when you pass through the ticket gate, and you can pass through naturally. This system recognizes without malfunction as a car smart key method. It is currently being implemented in some subways in Korea. With the attachable system module, you ⥅
Jinaga
Junsoo Choi
59.79K
1.2M
Green Challenge 365 Educational Calendar by SUNG HO NAM
Green Challenge 365 Educational Calendar
This product is an interactive calendar developed to protect forests. The target is people of all ages who are interested in the environment, and it consists of one calendar, a leaf-shaped seal, and a green ink pad. Users will have the opportunity to put a leaf-shaped stamp on the calendar once a day for every time they save on wood disposables. As the user actively participates in saving, the tree in the calendar grows richer and turns green. Af ⥅
Green Challenge 365
SUNG HO NAM
2K
40.02K
Mind Without Borders App for Children by Chien-Chen Lai
Mind Without Borders App for Children
Mind without borders designed for children's health and care during the spread of an epidemic, integrates regular return health information, family and friends messages, secure and anonymous communication with children from all over the world, experiences the pleasure of writing letters and waiting to receive them, and reduces anxiety.
Mind Without Borders
Chien-Chen Lai
1.82K
36.32K
Pandaid Website For Infectious Diseases by Eisuke Tachikawa
Pandaid Website For Infectious Diseases
Pandaid is a website dedicated to protecting lives from pandemics. It is co-edited by volunteers, including doctors, editors, and more. The editorial emphasis goes towards providing scientific facts in ways that are easy to understand and to implement. As part of the project, there're other developments, a face shield to prevent splashes, signage to protect social distance humorously, and posters to communicate its importance. ⥅
Pandaid
Eisuke Tachikawa
1.75K
35.08K
Safetravy Social Design by Nataliya Sambir
Safetravy Social Design
Safetravy is not just a travel application but a social initiative that enhances travel safety through thoughtful design and community-focused features. Its interactive map not only guides but also educates, assisting users in navigating and planning their travels with a deep understanding of the social dynamics of their destinations. This approach prioritizes social aspects, ensuring that every traveler is well-prepared, informed, and connected. ⥅
Safetravy
Nataliya Sambir
7
145
Food Into Opportunities Recipe Book by Udem Universidad de Monterrey
Food Into Opportunities Recipe Book
This project introduces a practical recipe book specifically designed for women aged 30 to 60. It features a hybrid format, combining a physical book with digital content across social media platforms. The first edition focuses on fruits and vegetables, offering guidance on their use at different stages of ripeness. It includes storage tips and recipes to maximize their potential, encouraging sustainable habits in everyday life. ⥅
Food Into Opportunities
Udem Universidad de Monterrey
11
228
HilfePunkt Mobile Application by Ladan Zadfar
HilfePunkt Mobile Application
Migrating entails grappling with unfamiliar rules, especially without language knowledge. Hilfe Punkt serves as a guiding light, simplifying the path of newcomers by providing different services such as getting appointments and receiving informational updates. Tailored for diverse groups, it breaks language barriers, offering native language support for clear communication with authorities. Crucially, it tailors information based on users' l ⥅
HilfePunkt
Ladan Zadfar
2.12K
42.41K
Cancer Care Initiative Promotion by Exodus Solutions
Cancer Care Initiative Promotion
Hair for Hope is a hair donation charity event initiated by the hope foundation for cancer care for cancer survivors. This event is most influential in educating young adults about doing public good. The team has designed the service and the identity to reinforce its communication and experience with the participants. In the future, this initiative and identity will become a symbol of call-to-action for cancer survivors to share their experiences ⥅
Cancer Care Initiative
Exodus Solutions
1.51K
30.16K
Command Z Visualising Book Layout by Jiayi Li
Command Z Visualising Book Layout
The book is divided into pre, mid, and post-stages. These three stages also apply to the various stages of Alzheimer's disease. Different design approaches are used in different stages. Combining tracing paper, a very fragile material, at an early stage can show the vulnerability of people with Alzheimer's disease. The temperature sensitive ink are combined with text in the mid-stage. When one places one's hand on it, writing appea ⥅
Command Z
Jiayi Li
50.59K
1.01M
Gatorade x Go Rigo Product Design by PepsiCo Design and Innovation
Gatorade x Go Rigo Product Design
Recently, Gatorade collaborated with Go Rigo Go! to create an enticing new offer for its consumers: an exclusive clothing line and sports accessories available for a limited time only and supporting a social cause. Proceeds from the sale of Gatorade x Go Rigo Go! benefitted the Los Yarumos Cycling School, located in the northern area of the Department of Antioquia.
Gatorade x Go Rigo
PepsiCo Design and Innovation
1.45K
29.06K
Whoatemytofu Typography by Yuntong Sun
Whoatemytofu Typography
Invoking the metaphorical concept of eating tofu, this Project created an open type font design inspired by Tofu. Yuntong Sun believes graphic design as well as typography can be a tool for social change. As a woman, she also thinks this project is not only a visual design support for victims of sexual harassment and a new way for them to fight against sexual harassment. It's also a platform for them to speak out and feel united: You are not ⥅
Whoatemytofu
Yuntong Sun
1.17K
23.34K
Voice Mask Device That Mutes Your Voice by Kunihiko Sato
Voice Mask Device That Mutes Your Voice
Voice Mask is a concept wearable device that mutes whatever users say aloud while wearing it. It utilizes noise-cancelling technology to mask their voice by emitting the opposite sound wave. Voice Mask is used to participate in online meetings while in a public space. It can prevent confidential information from leaking and avoid bothering others. When in use, Voice Mask is worn around the neck and positioned to cover the user's mouth. It ca ⥅
Voice Mask
Kunihiko Sato
1.27K
25.41K
Solit Clothes by MISAKI TANAKA
Solit Clothes
The design allows customers to choose from more than 1,600 patterns of size regardless of their body type, disability or sexuality at an affordable price. It involves customers' voices, such as people with disabilities and sexual minorities, as well as medical and welfare professionals voices in the development process in the entire process, and cutting the fabric only after receiving a purchase request. This allows the design perfectly fits ⥅
Solit
MISAKI TANAKA
1.23K
24.69K
Walk Along Not Alone Persuasive Board Game by Peixin Wang
Walk Along Not Alone Persuasive Board Game
'Walk along, not alone' introduces end of life preparation in a friendly and structured way. With this game, the elderly Chinese immigrants learn how to cope with ageing and end of life in the Netherlands context. The game offers practical information about end of life preparation, creates a comfortable atmosphere for talking about the end of life.
Walk Along Not Alone
Peixin Wang
942
18.84K
Care for Mom to Be Social Campaign by Seyon Kim
Care for Mom to Be Social Campaign
Care for Mom To Be is a campaign that promotes awareness of the needs of traveling pregnant women. It encourages other to offer a seat on a train or a place to park their car. The campaign grows from a logo that combines the figure of a pregnant person and the shape of a heart. This was designed to appeal to both men and women, and to encourage both sexes to respond positively.
Care for Mom to Be
Seyon Kim
802
16.05K
No Excuse Cross Brochure by ABC Design Communication
No Excuse Cross Brochure
This cross brochure design is a powerful and innovative tool for raising awareness and promoting action. Its interactive format, bold visuals, and impactful statistics effectively convey the urgency of the issue. By engaging users on a personal level and encouraging participation, the cube serves as a catalyst for change, empowering individuals to become active advocates for women's safety and equality.
No Excuse
ABC Design Communication
5
117
Pengu Buddy Animal Health Tracking System by Yuwei Li
Pengu Buddy Animal Health Tracking System
PenguBuddy is an innovative system that brings penguins, keepers, and visitors in a fun and educational experience. The underwater robot motivates penguins to exercise through interactive games with visitors. It also collects acoustic and video data, which keepers can utilize to monitor penguin health and inform research efforts. The app goes beyond simple interaction and offers educational features, personalized gift options, and dedicated donat ⥅
Pengu Buddy
Yuwei Li
8
166
GOODBIKES SOCIAL IMPACT CAMPAIGN by Yana Okoliyska
GOODBIKES SOCIAL IMPACT CAMPAIGN
Goodbikes is a community driven initiative that transforms tourism into a force for social good in Namibia. By encouraging visitors in Swakopmund to purchase bicycles at preferential rates and donate them before departing, the project provides essential transportation for local residents. In collaboration with businesses and the municipality, each donated bike is repaired and redistributed, fostering greater mobility, supporting locals, and promo ⥅
GOODBIKES
Yana Okoliyska
6
133
Dino Stride Adaptive Sneakers by Eric Paskach
Dino Stride Adaptive Sneakers
Dino Stride is more than footwear; it represents a necessary step forward in orthotic-friendly shoes for children. Designed with empathy, Dino Stride prioritizes user needs and addresses the unique challenges faced every day by children with orthotics. By focusing on comfort, functionality, and style, these shoes support rehabilitation and boost self confidence, allowing children with orthotics the freedom they deserve. Dino Stride seeks to provi ⥅
Dino Stride
Eric Paskach
6
135
Grow Together Microhome by Yanci Chen
Grow Together Microhome
Grow Together is a modular micro housing solution addressing homelessness in Seattle by integrating off grid shelters into residential backyards. Designed for social reintegration, it balances privacy and community engagement through adaptable spaces, urban farming, and sustainable systems. Utilizing passive design strategies, and renewable energy, it offers a scalable, self sufficient housing model that fosters dignity, social inclusion, and env ⥅
Grow Together
Yanci Chen
5
111
X-Space Window by Du Heli
X-Space Window
In some kinds of situations of the fire that passageway has been blocked in accident. No matter what you do, you cannot escape from the fire through the door. To find a solution for trapped person get away form the fire quickly, the team find the point in window frame redesign. X-Space is redesign of the window frame including rotational structure holder. When fire coming up, all family members can easily get out of the fire through the X-Space a ⥅
X-Space
Du Heli
587
11.75K
Mariam's Library by Mai Al Busairi
Mariam's Library
Mariam’s Library enriches education for Beit Ras School and the Mwanyanya community in Tanzania. It mirrors Parallel's global welfare commitment. The initiative not only acknowledges the importance of education but also recognizes its potential in shaping lives and communities. The library seamlessly integrates into the educational framework, bridging gaps and paving the way for a brighter future. Its impact extends beyond the confines of a ⥅
Mariam's
Mai Al Busairi
1.12K
22.4K
Burning Life Public Welfare Poster by YUSHENG WANG
Burning Life Public Welfare Poster
The theme of this series of works is to protect the ecological environment. Under the trend of global warming, the living space of polar bears, penguins and other animals is gradually reduced, just like burning paper, which will become ashes in a blink of an eye. When penguins, polar bears and other animals disappear, it will be human's turn. In this way, the works hope to arouse the public's awareness of environmental protection. ⥅
Burning Life
YUSHENG WANG
971
19.43K
Ensenas Tool to Improve Communication by Udem Universidad de Monterrey
Ensenas Tool to Improve Communication
The lack of education and tools about Mexican Sign Language to improve the communication and experience of hearing-impaired people in Mexico has led us to create awareness and promote the inclusion of this problem through a digital platform. Thanks to technology tools, we were able to generate a Machine Learning model or tool which makes a real-time reading of Mexican Sign Language; where it is possible to solve the communication gap between peop ⥅
Ensenas
Udem Universidad de Monterrey
965
19.32K
Roi Re Illustration by Poovakorn Watcharaphongphiphat
Roi Re Illustration
Roi Re is an online exhibition website focusing on stories of Thai old style street peddlers that rarely exist in the present day. The aim is to create appreciation and awareness among young generations toward Thai culture through the exploration of these rare old-style street vending activities. Roi Re provides information, knowledge, and tools through the use of a unique and riveting series of illustrations.
Roi Re
Poovakorn Watcharaphongphiphat
722
14.46K
Doonya Shop and Home for Homeless by Jackie Lai
Doonya Shop and Home for Homeless
A self–contained, modular shelter unit that can support a sizable individual or family and requires little maintenance. A completely customisable, sustainable full facility that allows a family unit to be built in just four hours, by as few as four people, using just one allen key! Every unit has a unique GPS number, giving the homeless an address, an identity; an alarm to prevent domestic abuse; a terrace for fresh air and sunlight; a roof gard ⥅
Doonya
Jackie Lai
764
15.29K
Anonymousociety Social Critique Design by Yan Yan
Anonymousociety Social Critique Design
Anonymousociety is a social critique design project. In this project. Yan Yan created a non-existent secret organization named Anonymousociety. Anonymousociety wants to create a safe house where people can hide from the spotlights, escape from the attention, and let go of themselves. While creating this project, Yan Yan was using a mockumentary perspective to document the existence of Anonymousociety. This series of design works include a fan-mad ⥅
Anonymousociety
Yan Yan
439
8.79K
TipTip Faucet by Himanshu Shekhar Soni
TipTip Faucet
The name TipTip resonates the sound of water droplets signifying the importance of every drop by comparing it with the fuel in a scooter. As the consumption of fresh water increases worldwide it is expected that two thirds of the world population could be facing scarcity by as early as 2025 and TipTip is a playful design of a scooter-shaped faucet that nurtures water saving behavior among children. It makes children more conscious of consumption ⥅
TipTip
Himanshu Shekhar Soni
574
11.5K
Sight Difference Inclusive Playground Equipment by Chung Sheng Chen
Sight Difference Inclusive Playground Equipment
A series of inclusive playground equipment that focuses on safe interaction and encourages the elderly to play with their grandchildren in a community inclusive playground. Convention equipment in the playground, either only fit for children or solely for the elders, Sight Difference enhances the interaction and fun between grandparents and grandchildren, increases the elders' exercise opportunities at the same time promoting the sustainable ⥅
Sight Difference
Chung Sheng Chen
682
13.65K
Interdependence Poster Design by Haitao Song
Interdependence Poster Design
On the Theoretical Thinking Concerning the Interdependence of Mankind and the Nature.Person and the natural environment are be interdependent, mutual effect, the unity of opposites entirety.Coronavirus has spread to the world and caused certain panic. This print advertisement which represents the relationship between the outbreak of coronavirus and the consumption of wild animal. In this way, the advertisement conveys the important idea that prot ⥅
Interdependence
Haitao Song
572
11.46K
Next Kimono Platform by Takahiro Sato
Next Kimono Platform
Next Kimono platform is not only product but also has a role as social design to solve 2 social issue: Disappear Japanese traditional kimono culture and Lost high sewing technique for Japanese and Western. For easy to take kimono in daily life, it consists of 3 items. People wear both fullset as kimono and single with their usual outfit as daily clothes. As a trigger to wear it in world's daily life, Next Kimono makes demand for traditional ⥅
Next Kimono
Takahiro Sato
568
11.38K
Uncomfortable Immersion Toolkit by Chloe Coelho
Uncomfortable Immersion Toolkit
This project explores the way that Western society deals with grief; especially in adolescents. It considers the emotional complexities within grief and the socio-cultural misconceptions. Personal autonomy was strongly encouraged in their grief journey, using Human-Centred Design. A grief book was created to guide the bereaving to construct ritual objects, which help the adolescent process and comprehend at their own pace, while maintaining impor ⥅
Uncomfortable Immersion
Chloe Coelho
412
8.26K

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