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Sports brand Nike worked together with athletes to develop a single-layer sporting hijab for Muslim women.
Sports brand Nike worked together with athletes to develop a single-layer sporting hijab for Muslim women.
Vivienne Balla
Graham is a lifelike sculpture designed to show the type of body needed to survive a car crash. Built in collaboration with a crash investigator and a trauma surgeon, it was created as an interactive and educational tool for the Transport Accident Commission in Victoria, Australia.
Graham is a lifelike sculpture designed to show the type of body needed to survive a car crash. Built in collaboration with a crash investigator and a trauma surgeon, it was created as an interactive and educational tool for the Transport Accident Commission in Victoria, Australia.
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A global phenomenon upon its release last year, Pokemon Go saw players interacting with their surroundings using augmented reality. The game had been downloaded more than 750 million times as of June 2017.
A global phenomenon upon its release last year, Pokemon Go saw players interacting with their surroundings using augmented reality. The game had been downloaded more than 750 million times as of June 2017.
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Designed by Syrian refugee Yara Said, the flag's color reflects the orange life vests worn by migrants coming to Europe by sea. It was used by the Refugee Olympic Team at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil.
Designed by Syrian refugee Yara Said, the flag's color reflects the orange life vests worn by migrants coming to Europe by sea. It was used by the Refugee Olympic Team at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil.
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The Protest Banner Lending Library in Chicago offers a space to those wanting to create their own protest banners and placards.
The Protest Banner Lending Library in Chicago offers a space to those wanting to create their own protest banners and placards.
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A collection of posters, T-shirts and digital images aimed to convince the British electorate to vote to remain in the European Union ahead of last year's referendum.
A collection of posters, T-shirts and digital images aimed to convince the British electorate to vote to remain in the European Union ahead of last year's referendum.
Wolfgang-Tillmans
A drone designed to assist migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea. As well as identifying refugee boats, the device can can drop life jackets, buoys, food and other supplies.
A drone designed to assist migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea. As well as identifying refugee boats, the device can can drop life jackets, buoys, food and other supplies.
Paul-Vastert
One of three projects on this year's shortlist that address the global refugee crisis, the Calais Builds project offered temporary accommodation to migrants in France.
One of three projects on this year's shortlist that address the global refugee crisis, the Calais Builds project offered temporary accommodation to migrants in France.
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Made from interlocking pieces of timber, Donn Holohan's Wind and Rain Bridge was designed to reconnect remote Chinese villages that had been affected by heavy flooding in 2014.
Made from interlocking pieces of timber, Donn Holohan's Wind and Rain Bridge was designed to reconnect remote Chinese villages that had been affected by heavy flooding in 2014.
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Found in the old alleyways of central Beijing, this plug-in house offered an affordable alternative to the Chinese capital's increasingly expensive apartments.
Found in the old alleyways of central Beijing, this plug-in house offered an affordable alternative to the Chinese capital's increasingly expensive apartments.
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A disused fire station in Antwerp, Belgium, was transformed office building by Zaha Hadid Architects, winner of 2014's Beazley Design of the Year.
A disused fire station in Antwerp, Belgium, was transformed office building by Zaha Hadid Architects, winner of 2014's Beazley Design of the Year.
Helene Binet
Hoping to bring 3D printing into the mainstream market, OTHR uses the technology to print and sell functional household items.
Hoping to bring 3D printing into the mainstream market, OTHR uses the technology to print and sell functional household items.
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Hip-hop group Atmosphere performs during the launch of Kanye West's temporary PABLO store in London in 2016.
Hip-hop group Atmosphere performs during the launch of Kanye West's temporary PABLO store in London in 2016.
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Ecoalf's fabric is made from plastic and debris found in the Mediterranean Sea and other recyclable materials.
Ecoalf's fabric is made from plastic and debris found in the Mediterranean Sea and other recyclable materials.
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Reminiscent of the "Where's Waldo" book series, these awareness posters challenge viewers to find women in male-dominated workplaces.
Reminiscent of the "Where's Waldo" book series, these awareness posters challenge viewers to find women in male-dominated workplaces.
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In the wake of the UK's decision to withdraw from the European Union, these postcards were designed for those hoping to maintain connections between Britain and Europe.
In the wake of the UK's decision to withdraw from the European Union, these postcards were designed for those hoping to maintain connections between Britain and Europe.
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A small, ribbed furniture joint that doesn't require tools or glue to assemble.
A small, ribbed furniture joint that doesn't require tools or glue to assemble.
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The world's first self-driving 3D-printed bus can carry up to 12 passengers at a time.
The world's first self-driving 3D-printed bus can carry up to 12 passengers at a time.
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An electric moped that is manufactured using traditional Moroccan materials and craft techniques.
An electric moped that is manufactured using traditional Moroccan materials and craft techniques.
Alessio Mei
Designed in reaction to Trump's  presidency, the pussyhat became a regular fixture at women's rights marches.
Designed in reaction to Trump's presidency, the pussyhat became a regular fixture at women's rights marches.
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