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Between the Chisel and the Gene: Neri Oxman’s Organic Design
Neri Oxman argues in her 2015 TED Talk that “the world exists between two design cultures, one that is designed for nature and the other made by her.”
One of the 25 Most Influential Arab Businesswomen
Arab businesswoman Azza Fahmy built a global luxury brand making jewelry worn by royalty, politicians and celebrities including Rihanna.
Alice Rawsthorn: The Design Critic on Journalism, Florence Nightingale, and Her Mom
Alice Rawsthorn has covered creative industries as a news reporter and foreign correspondent for the Financial Times, and the International New York Times.
No Great Women Artists: A Lesson to Be Learned
In recent history, a growing acknowledgement of gender disparity in the workplace has led to more conversations about women’s initiatives and an increased focus on mentorship programs.
Upping the Ante: Jessica Walsh on Creative Play
Jessica Walsh has gotten so good at breaking (and making) the rules, in fact, that she lectures on the value of play as a creative tool.
Look Ma, No Hands! Risky Playground Design
Look Ma, no hands! Many believe that The safety-first design of most U.S. playgrounds tends to stifle children’s independence rather than foster it. Now a movement to create spaces that actively encourage…
Spatial Reasoning: Gender, History and Minimalist Spaces
What is it about minimalist spaces, those mainstays of architectural history classes, that makes them seem cold and alienating to people?