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Design can be a whole lot more than a point of attraction for todays consumer.
This isnt just design its design for a purpose.
BioLite Clean Burning Kitchen Stove
Could a twig-fed stove really make for a better world?
Whats more, the BioLite unit includes a USB charger, which might seem like overkill.
TheDrawBraille Smartphonedesign by Shikun Sun was conceived to do just that.
Want to send an SMS, execute a google search or get directions?
The ability for a blind individual to connect with these services is alive in this concept by Shikun Sun.
In reality, its already happening.
Earlier this year, a woman in her 80s was provided with a3D-printed jaw, shown above.
This is one of the first procedures of its kind, but it certainly will not be the last.
While the goal may have been lofty, the group has largely succeeded.
Just look at the1 Liter of Light Project, for example.
Before theHippo Roller Water Transport, gathering and transporting that water was a challenge.
TheSmart Orthopedic Castdesign by Pedro Nakazato Andrade is one example.
Ekso Bionics gives paraplegics the chance to walk upright and leave the wheelchair behind.
Of all of the items in this article, the Ekso Bionics system may be the most technically out-of-this-world.
While this gear is commonplace in our world, it has been revolutionary in Africa.
This is true for many reasons, but two of important merit today.
As shown in the video above, M-Pesa payments reflect 11% of Kenyas GDP.
