Design and Culture

Create Inspiration by Making Something Today

February 2, 2021

Art gives the world a unique perspective on a snapshot in time. Creativity can focus on any subject, ranging from self-portraits to societal commentary. When an artist makes a positive impression, their work can change lives. Artists can also change everything about... View Full Post

Orchestra Allows People with Hearing Impairments to Touch Music

August 6, 2020

Music might provide audio enjoyment for those who can hear, but it also offers another benefit. Vibrations allow those who have severe impairments to enjoy how instruments create sound. Conductor Mater Hamori of the Danubia Symphony Orchestra in Budapest decided to... View Full Post

New Smart Cane Technologies Open a Whole New World for the Blind

June 23, 2020

People with visual impairments have used the same white cane for nearly a century. A company called WeWALK hopes to revolutionize this basic idea to change the way that individuals with blindness interact with the rest of the world. The new smart cane includes... View Full Post

Photographer Left Banking Job to Document Good Causes

May 7, 2020

Saurabh Narang was an award-winning photographer who was happy to be working for Barclays India. It was fun to work with numbers, but there was a desire to look for something better in life. A sabbatical from the banking industry in 2017 would be a life-changing... View Full Post

This Designer Uses Food To Make Furniture

March 9, 2020

Gavin Keightley isn’t your average designer. Using sustainable molds made out of food, he has created a unique collection of furniture. Keightley graduated from the University of Plymouth. While studying at this school, he discovered that food could be used... View Full Post

Temporary Sleeping Pods Could Be a Permanent Solution for Homelessness

February 5, 2020

The homeless face numerous challenges as they attempt to survive for another day. Security and privacy concerns are always present, but there is also an element of personal dignity that communities must consider. An architectural firm thinks that it may have an... View Full Post