Discover the five Global Trends that are the main areas of concern researched by our community of graduates from across the world by exploring the 100 projects that are, in essence, alternatives and remedies to issues affecting communities globally
Turning waste chicken feathers from the poultry industry into an alternative and lean source of edible protein.
Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI)
A lamp that helps those living alone communicate their needs to neighbours
National University of Singapore
A new, nature-inspired system to purify air in underground environments
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
A system to enhance patient experience in chemotherapy wards
A wearable non invasive device to help reduce stress for those with Sensory Process Disorder
American University of Sharjah
Using the byproducts of desalinisation to create new architectures
University of Wales Trinity St David – Swansea College of Art
A playful set of tools to help reduce stress for children in need of medical procedures
An interactive game to support stroke survivors’ rehab
A new font that maintains readability whilst saving ink and reducing plastic waste
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design
A new bus seat to make public transport more accessible for those in need
An affordable, small weeding robot to help small farms run more efficiently
KADK – The Royal Danish Academy
Using bacteria to create natural dyes and reduce the need for toxic chemicals
Changes in health patterns and lifestyle see millions of people globally suffer from chronic conditions or disabilities. These solutions use technology that can result in longer and better lives, from better chemotherapy experiences to modular prosthetic systems for amputees
Our emotional resilience is constantly challenged, particularly for children and vulnerable people. Find out more about this year’s innovations, from new educational games to a system to control private data, and how they support our experience in the real and digital world.
Adverse living and working conditions remain a constant risk to lives across the planet. Explore how graduates are enhancing existing technologies and creating new solutions to prevent accidents and mitigate the consequences of emergency situations.
Waste is responsible for a chain of health risks and severe biodiversity damage. Discover the work of graduates developing environmentally responsible solutions, from ecological packaging to a tyre rubber collecting system and protective suits for waste handlers.
The unprecedented growth of cities is resulting in new social pressures that have a real impact on our quality of life. Learn more about projects that will change our life in thy city, from a smart tracker for energy consumption to using salt to build new architectural structures.