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Community and Competition in the World of Co-Design

Design leaders and practitioners across Australia and Aotearoa, New Zealand are pushing back against the status quo, exploring the ethics of social design amidst the challenges of advanced capitalism. Discover insights from the Doing Design Differently Tour, where community and collaboration were key. By Dr Emma Blomkamp…

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Hiking to Help Young Migrants and Refugees Discover Their New Home

Community only grows stronger when people feel at home. First Hike Project achieves this by taking young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds on day hikes and overnight camping trips throughout the Australian wilderness. Surrounded by a peaceful setting, the easygoing conversation helps to form lasting bonds. By Hudson Brown

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Kicking Goals for the Planet: How the Sporting World is Inspiring Climate Action

As climate change heats up the planet, athletes and fans are stepping up for action. From solar-powered Super Bowls to player-led climate petitions, sports are scoring big for the environment. Meet the game-changers leading the charge to a greener, cooler future. By Daniel Simons

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Nature’s Blueprint: The Transformative Impact of Biophilic Design

Since the dawn of time, humans have been hardwired to crave a reciprocal connection with nature. Yet in the blink of an eye, much of our actual jungles have been transformed into concrete jungles.

Biophilia emerged as a response to this detachment, recognising our innate need to reconnect with our roots. By Alexi Freeman

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Envisioning Hospitable Futures through Design

When you reflect on your connection to food what comes to mind? Childhood memories steeped in rich, homely recipes, a concoction of our favourite flavours? Or maybe it's the evenings gathered around the dining table with friends and family? At the root of this ritual is an understanding that food is grounded in much more than what gets served on the table. By: Rachel Worcou

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Extrapolations is a Juggernaut of Climate Storytelling

Extrapolations is the latest Apple TV series from Burns. It is set 15 years in the future, roughly the same amount of time that passed between Contagion and Covid. This time, instead of dropping us into the middle of a pandemic, Burns transports us to a future where the climate crisis has continued to intensify unabated. We can only hope that this time his cautionary prognostication won’t be as accurate.

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