Shaping the future of materials with bacteria
In conversation with REC Winner Axel Gómez-Ortigoza
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One bite away from extinction
In conversation with REC Winner Carla Rotenberg
A new age of embellishments
In conversation with REC Winner Aradhita Parasrampuria
A smarter way to fight forest fires
In conversation with REC Winner Suat Batuhan Esirger
Rethinking the ritual of self-care
In conversation with REC Winner Namita Bhatnagar
Restoring New York City’s Reefs
In conversation with REC Winner Mary Lempres
From torn clothes to new opportunities
In conversation with REC Winner Yayra Agbofah
A bold step towards biophilic living
In search of the spellbinding with biodesigner Natsai Audrey Chieza
‘There are some things that you just can’t be neutral about’
Graphic artist Edel Rodriguez unveils new cover for TIME Magazine
Everything you need to know about WDCD Live Amsterdam 2024
The festival returns on 5 July with Edel Rodriguez, Natsai Audrey Chieza & more
Redesign Everything Challenge Winners Revealed
11 creative climate solutions to be launched into action
Behind the scenes at the Redesign Everything Jury Days
Ten experts meet in Amsterdam for two days of evaluations
Redesign Everything Challenge announces 33 nominees
A map for building livable cities, mobilising people & restoring nature
Fostering youth participation with Next Gen Design
Five European design platforms launch ambitious new collaboration
Here they are — 557 ideas to redesign everything
Materials, community & nature take centre stage in this year’s challenge
3 creative activists speak out on the need for redesign
Watch our new video series with Borre Akkersdijk, Paola Antonelli & Amanda Costa
Open Call: What if we could redesign everything?
Introducing the Redesign Everything Challenge by WDCD and the IKEA Foundation
Four takeaways from our fourth edition in Mexico City
Relive key moments from WDCD Mexico GNP 2023
Introducing 13 creative visions for a circular society
WDCD and IKEA Foundation unveil Make it Circular Challenge winners
Make it Circular Challenge announces 50 nominees
The shortlist features materials, products, systems & services for a circular future
Future-proof farms & a rental revolution
Four big trends from the Make it Circular Challenge entries
What Design Can Do receives grant from Dutch Postcode Lottery
Good news for the planet – funding to support the power of design in climate action
Make it Circular Challenge receives over 650 entries
A roadmap for changing the way we build, eat, wear, package and buy
Hate it, Change it, Make it Circular
WDCD launches new video campaign featuring Bas van Abel, Carla Fernandez and more