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Discover the five Global Trends that are the main areas of concern researched by our community of graduates from across the world by exploring the 100 projects that are, in essence, alternatives and remedies to issues affecting communities globally

A lighter delicacy

A lighter delicacy

Work and Economic Growth

Central Saint Martins (UAL)

Turning waste chicken feathers from the poultry industry into an alternative and lean source of edible protein.

Aibo

Aibo

Energy

Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI)

A lamp that helps those living alone communicate their needs to neighbours

Airtomo Air Purification System

Airtomo Air Purification System

Health and Well-being

National University of Singapore

A new, nature-inspired system to purify air in underground environments

alite*

alite*

Health and Well-being

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)

A system to enhance patient experience in chemotherapy wards

allay

allay

Health and Well-being

TU Dublin

A wearable non invasive device to help reduce stress for those with Sensory Process Disorder

Alternative Ecosystems

Alternative Ecosystems

Water and Sanitation

American University of Sharjah

Using the byproducts of desalinisation to create new architectures

ani-MED

ani-MED

Health and Well-being

University of Wales Trinity St David – Swansea College of Art

A playful set of tools to help reduce stress for children in need of medical procedures

Animo

Animo

Health and Well-being

Umeå Institute of Design

An interactive game to support stroke survivors’ rehab

Arabic Eco-font For the Government

Arabic Eco-font For the Government

Plastic waste reduction

German University in Cairo

A new font that maintains readability whilst saving ink and reducing plastic waste

Asit

Asit

Health and Well-being

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design

A new bus seat to make public transport more accessible for those in need

Autoweeder

Autoweeder

Work and Economic Growth

Lund University

An affordable, small weeding robot to help small farms run more efficiently

Bacterial Dye – the Pigment of the Future

Bacterial Dye – the Pigment of the Future

Water and Sanitation

KADK – The Royal Danish Academy

Using bacteria to create natural dyes and reduce the need for toxic chemicals

Bale saver 2.0

Bale saver 2.0

Work and Economic Growth

Tshwane University of Technology

An affordable solution to keep hay bales dry and extend their lifespan

Cammino

Cammino

Health and Well-being

The Glasgow School of Art

A smart, wearable device to prevent the risk of falls for the elderly

CANTELA

CANTELA

Energy

De La Salle University

A solar powered street lighting system providing internet connectivity that improves urban safety

Catcher

Catcher

Hearing aid

Huazhong University of Science & Technology

A smart device to translate sign language into voice in real time

Chlorophyll – Film

Chlorophyll – Film

Work and Economic Growth

Royal College of Art

Using biomaterials to control pests and improve the efficiency of small scale salad farming

Comfort Maps

Comfort Maps

Cities and Communities

Harvard University

A new device to collect road safety data from cyclist and share it in real time

Cultive

Cultive

Water and Sanitation

Imperial College London

A distributed system of soil sensors to facilitate efficient water management in farms of any size

Dateform

Dateform

Work and Economic Growth

Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI)

A new system to process date farming byproducts into a range of upcycled materials

Dew Sail

Dew Sail

Water and Sanitation

Bournemouth University

A new device to harvest dew in situations of water shortage

DISHA

DISHA

Navigation

Indian School of Design & Innovation

A wearable, biodegradable device that helps navigation without relying on GPS

DOBOO Fun Coding Toolkit

DOBOO Fun Coding Toolkit

Education

Hunan University

A toolkit to teach children how to code and solve problems in a playful way

Earth Tatva

Earth Tatva

Recycling

Using the byproduct of ceramic production to produce new usable materials

Ease Smart Inhaler

Ease Smart Inhaler

Health and Well-being

Tongji University

A smart inhaler to help patients better manage chronic respiratory diseases

ECMH + UDB Design for Vulnerability

ECMH + UDB Design for Vulnerability

Water and Sanitation

Escuela de Comunicación Mónica Herrera

An affordable, natural water filter to help communities with difficult access to clean water

Effects of Replacing Cement by Date Palm Trees Wastes on Concrete Performance

Effects of Replacing Cement by Date Palm Trees Wastes on Concrete Performance

Concrete

University of Buraimi

Using Palm leaves fibres and ash to reduce cement content in concrete

ELA

ELA

Health and Well-being

Middle East Technical University

A discreet, wearable device to support nursing mother in preventing breast engorgement

Electric Car for the Elderly

Electric Car for the Elderly

Cities and Communities

Ariel University

A safe, accessible vehicle to improve urban mobility for the elderly

Epiclay

Epiclay

Cities and Communities

IAAC – Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia

Modular clay tiles to make green walls in cities more affordable and efficient 

EZ Breezy

EZ Breezy

Energy

Harvard University

A smart vent to regulate indoor temperature and humidity in an efficient way without using electricity

Facel

Facel

Health and Well-being

Higher School of Economics

A wearable technology to control smart home devices with only their eyes


Living with illness and disability

New healthcare solutions tailored to those with debilitating conditions

Changes in health patterns and lifestyle see millions of people globally suffer from chronic conditions or disabilities. These solutions use technology that can result in longer and better lives, from better chemotherapy experiences to modular prosthetic systems for amputees

Coping in a complex world

Supporting mental health in challenging online and offline environments

Our emotional resilience is constantly challenged, particularly for children and vulnerable people. Find out more about this year’s innovations, from new educational games to a system to control private data, and how they support our experience in the real and digital world.

Saving and protecting vulnerable lives

Making technology smarter to create a safer world

Adverse living and working conditions remain a constant risk to lives across the planet. Explore how graduates are enhancing existing technologies and creating new solutions to prevent accidents and mitigate the consequences of emergency situations.

Cleaning a waste-filled planet

Reimagining waste and materials to contain our impact on the planet

Waste is responsible for a chain of health risks and severe biodiversity damage. Discover the work of graduates developing environmentally responsible solutions, from ecological packaging to a tyre rubber collecting system and protective suits for waste handlers.

Sustaining the urban experience

Transforming our cities into greener and more resilient communities

The unprecedented growth of cities is resulting in new social pressures that have a real impact on our quality of life. Learn more about projects that will change our life in thy city, from a smart tracker for energy consumption to using salt to build new architectural structures.