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Modernising Zulu beadwork

This beader is modernising traditional Zulu jewellery to preserve her heritage

Henry has created an affordable and multifaceted design for Chile’s coastal informal settlements

Amid a drought, this community harnesses the sun to extract water

Virtual reality technology

Virtual reality is giving seniors struggling with depression a new perspective on life

The use of plastic waste for the community

This architect transformed plastic waste into a floating park for people and wildlife

Homes made from 100% recycled plastic

How homes made from 100% recycled plastic can end Africa’s housing crisis

Beautiful News-Man skateboarding.

The designer shredding through plastic waste with 100% recycled skateboards

Beautiful News-Child holding a crayon.

These recycled crayons protect the planet and bring colour to children’s hospitals

Beautiful News-Man with sewing machine.

Designers are going bananas over this one-of-a-kind fabric

Beautiful News-Kid jumping with red pajamas on.

Designed by an aeronautical engineer, these baby clothes outgrow fast fashion

Beautiful News-Woman with dog in front of house.

These tiny houses give homeless people the foundations to start over

Beautiful News-Woman inspecting seaweed material.

This designer is reshaping Denmark’s architectural landscape with eelgrass

Beautiful News-Man using cellphone for gaming.

The digital wilderness uniting gamers to protect real-life animals