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Grow Together Microhome

Yanci Chen Microhome Social Sunday, 8 November 2026

Grow Together

Grow Together is a modular micro-housing project that addresses homelessness in Seattle. The design places compact off-grid shelters in residential backyards, offering transitional housing close to established neighborhoods. Each unit measures 3,000 by 6,000 millimeters and is built from cross-laminated timber and recycled steel for rapid assembly. Solar panels, rainwater filtration and composting toilets support self-sufficiency. Shared greenhouses and flexible communal spaces host gardening and skill-building programs. The layout protects privacy while encouraging social reintegration.

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Safetravy Social Design

Linkup ST Social Design Social Saturday, 7 November 2026

Safetravy

Safetravy is a travel safety application designed for international travelers. The application presents an interactive, color-coded world map showing social issues, medical status and entry requirements by country. Conflict reports, social updates and personalized alerts are delivered through the same map interface. Clear visuals and simple language support accessibility, while a responsive layout allows use across devices. A layered information system organizes global social data, so travelers can navigate by a specific concern and prepare before departure.

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Maples Clinic Visit Educational Storybook

Bruno Oro Educational Storybook Volunteerism Friday, 6 November 2026

Maples Clinic Visit

Maples Clinic Visit is a children's storybook designed to help young readers navigate medical appointments with ease. The narrative follows Maple, a teddy bear, who visits the clinic to learn about orthotics and the medical process. The engaging illustrations and relatable storyline aim to reduce anxiety and foster understanding. By presenting clinical procedures in a comforting way, this book empowers children to face their medical experiences with confidence, transforming potentially daunting situations into positive learning opportunities.

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FOODres Food Waste 3D Printing

Yiqing Wang and Biru Cao Food Waste 3D Printing Social Thursday, 5 November 2026

FOODres

Foodres AI Printer is a desktop 3D printer that turns food scraps and organic waste into functional crafts. The printer and its mobile application use artificial intelligence and a phone camera to identify materials and match them to printable recipes. Users drop in food waste, then select forms and sizes to print items such as cup holders, coasters and decorative objects. A translucent shell makes the printing process visible, and only two openings and a minimal control panel are provided. The design supports everyday food saving and creative reuse at home.

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Aquacendo Bottle

Shanghai Grand Trade Co.,Ltd. Bottle Social Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Aquacendo

Aquacendo is a filtered water bottle with an integrated lighting function. The filter removes 99.99 percent of bacteria, microorganisms and other contaminants. The cap holds a solar powered LED light that shines inward, so the water inside the bottle spreads the light over a wider area. Three lighting modes are offered: low brightness, high brightness and a flashing signal. The cap, handle and bottle body are interchangeable. The bottle is made from recyclable RPET, with silicone and silicone coated parts. Two sizes hold 560 and 915 millilitres.

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Whoatemytofu Typography

Yuntong Sun Typography Social Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Whoatemytofu

Whoatemytofu is a social design project built around an open-source typeface named The Tofu Type. The name refers to a Chinese proverb that uses eating tofu as a metaphor for sexual harassment. The letterforms were shaped by the process of cutting tofu, and the negative spaces recall the cut material. The project also includes a poster series and a website concept. Visitors can enter hurtful words heard during harassment and receive a poster to share on social media with a hashtag. The typeface can be downloaded free of charge. The aim is to give victims a voice and a sense of unity.

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Designer of the Day

Designer of the DaySpecial CoverageSunday, 1 November 2026

World's Best Designers, Artists and Architects.

Good design deserves great recognition. Everyday, we are pleased to feature designers who create original and innovative designs, architecture, stylish fashion and creative graphics. Today, we are presenting you one of the World’s greatest designers. Check out an award-winning design portfolio today and get inspired.

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