India-based Graviky Labs uses polluted air to create paint and ink.
Ink made from soot —
India-based Graviky Labs uses polluted air to create paint and ink.
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They are currently experimenting with a prototype product called Air Ink.
Ink made from soot —
They are currently experimenting with a prototype product called Air Ink.
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Recently, Air Ink was used to create murals on the streets of Hong Kong.
Ink made from soot —
Recently, Air Ink was used to create murals on the streets of Hong Kong.
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Japanese car manufacturer Toyota revealed the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2016%2F04%2F06%2Fdesign%2Ftoyota-setsuna-wooden-car%2F" target="_blank">Toyota Setsuna</a> in April. The Setsuna is a concept car made entirely out of wood using traditional Japanese interlocking techniques.
A car made from wood —
Japanese car manufacturer Toyota revealed the Toyota Setsuna in April. The Setsuna is a concept car made entirely out of wood using traditional Japanese interlocking techniques.
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Photographer Fabrice Monteiro and stylist Doulsy created a photo series called <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2015%2F11%2F17%2Farts%2Fphotographer-fabrice-monteiro-the-prophecy%2F" target="_blank">'The Prophecy'</a> to express environmental concerns. In the series, trash is turned into garments of haute couture.
A dress made from trash —
Photographer Fabrice Monteiro and stylist Doulsy created a photo series called 'The Prophecy' to express environmental concerns. In the series, trash is turned into garments of haute couture.
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This path in Be'erot Khan, Israel is made of photoluminescent stone that <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2016%2F07%2F14%2Fdesign%2Fglow-in-the-dark-cement%2F" target="_blank">glows in the dark</a> after soaking up light during the day. Recently, Mexican scientist Jose Carlos Rubio Avalos invented glow-in-the-dark cement that could change how cities are lit.
A walkway made of glowing pebbles —
This path in Be'erot Khan, Israel is made of photoluminescent stone that glows in the dark after soaking up light during the day. Recently, Mexican scientist Jose Carlos Rubio Avalos invented glow-in-the-dark cement that could change how cities are lit.
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Google recently unveiled <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F09%2Farts%2Fgoogle-tilt-brush%2F" target="_blank">Tilt Brush</a>, its new app set to revolutionize the definition of painting and push the boundaries of what it can represent. Users wearing a connected HTC Vive headset can paint life-sized, three dimensional objects with the swipe of a digital brush.
A brush that can paint the impossible —
Google recently unveiled Tilt Brush, its new app set to revolutionize the definition of painting and push the boundaries of what it can represent. Users wearing a connected HTC Vive headset can paint life-sized, three dimensional objects with the swipe of a digital brush.
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Emma Watson wore a dress made of recycled plastic bottles at this year's<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F02%2Ffashion%2Fmet-gala-2016%2F" target="_blank"> Met Gala</a>. Calvin Klein collaborated with Eco-Age and created a dress using satin, sustainable cotton and yarn made from plastic bottles.
A dress made from plastic bottles —
Emma Watson wore a dress made of recycled plastic bottles at this year's Met Gala. Calvin Klein collaborated with Eco-Age and created a dress using satin, sustainable cotton and yarn made from plastic bottles.
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Portland-based design company William Henry turns <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2016%2F03%2F29%2Fluxury%2Fdinosaur-bone-accessories%2F" target="_blank">dinosaur bones</a> into accessories. The company has been working with rare materials to create intricate items.
A pen made from mammoth teeth —
Portland-based design company William Henry turns dinosaur bones into accessories. The company has been working with rare materials to create intricate items.
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This structure made of recycled rubber strips. It's an experimental shelter suitable for desert climates. It was showcased at the Dubai exhibition during <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2015%2F10%2F05%2Fdesign%2Fbeijing-design-week%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Beijing design week.</a>
A shelter made from rubber —
This structure made of recycled rubber strips. It's an experimental shelter suitable for desert climates. It was showcased at the Dubai exhibition during Beijing design week.
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Fashion designer <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2016%2F03%2F03%2Ffashion%2Fhussein-chalayan-innovation-and-the-fashion-industry%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Hussein Chalayan</a> creates innovative pieces. At the Spring-Summer 2016 show, he showcased paper dresses that dissolve with water.
A dress that disappears with water —
Fashion designer Hussein Chalayan creates innovative pieces. At the Spring-Summer 2016 show, he showcased paper dresses that dissolve with water.
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Chalayan also turns furniture into clothing. This skirt was originally a coffee table.
A dress made from furniture —
Chalayan also turns furniture into clothing. This skirt was originally a coffee table.
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