Design

Biophilic Homes Prove Nature is the Best Medicine

Living design elements create a serene, multisensory, healing experience.

Get Up to Speed On the State of Eco-Fashion

The race is on to bioengineer carbon-neutral, recyclable, biodegradable, and affordable materials.

What My Smart Shoes Taught Me

How you track your steps matters way less than who you do it with.

Young Biodesigners Unveil Clever Ideas for a Cleaner World

Student competitors turn jellyfish, microorganisms, and even hair cells into useful things.

The Time Has Come for a Better Breast Pump

Hackers take on everything that makes breastfeeding harder than it should be.

A Peek Inside the Fridge of the Future

Four big ideas about where food is heading.

That Kombucha Looks Fabulous on You

Hipster tea sludge is being transformed into a wonder material.

A Silk Robe for Your Next Implant

A wonder material goes to work inside the body.

Happiness, 3-D Printed

An industrial designer takes data visualization to a sculptural dimension.