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The once-strict distinction between male and female is melting away, with design enabling the expression of new forms of identity. Full story on a-d-o.com/journal/gender-neutral-design. #futureofdesign

Little Sun’s eye-catching solar gadgets provide light for those without access to electricity, and help raise awareness of affordable energy for all. Full story on a-d-o.com/journal/little-sun. #futureofdesign

Creative duo JamesPlumb discuss the importance of shadows, the spirit of things, and design as client therapy in this interview. Full story on a-d-o.com/journal/jamesplumb-interview. #futureofdesign

French designer Marlene Huissoud works with and for the insect population, creating both collectible objects from their materials and habitats for them to thrive in urban areas. Full story on a-d-o.com/journal/marlene-huissoud-interview. #thefutureofdesign

Our mission at A/D/O has always been to unite the global design community and there isn't a more necessary time for that than now. We're introducing a new section to our calendar page called Global Community Events. Every week we'll bring you a curated collection of creative activities, talks, events, and more that are taking place virtually, from designers and institutions around the world. Learn more at a-d-o.com/today.

The border between the virtual and physical worlds has been reduced to interaction with cold glass screens. But David Rose is working to return emotional connection to our digital interfaces. Full story on a-d-o.com/journal/david-rose-enchanted-objects.

Craving a dose of design? We’ve compiled a list of virtual design museums activities and exhibitions. Explore more on a-d-o.com/journal/virtual-museum-activities-exhibitions. #futureofdesign

Berlin-based Yellow Nose Studio opts for an unconventional design process to create perfectly imperfect handmade objects. Full story on a-d-o.com/journal/yellow-nose-studio-interview. #futureofdesign

Unable to make it to your therapy session? Psychiatrist and A/D/O Workspace member Andrew Anson is appropriating VR technology to enable remote appointments and provide unique environments for his patients. Full story on a-d-o.com/journal/virtual-reality-therapy-andrew-anson.

Before masks became a common sight on our streets, fashion designers were presenting garments and collections that address global crises, aiming to encourage positive change. Full story on a-d-o.com/journal/apocalyptic-fashion. #futureofdesign

By resurrecting lost antiquities and architectural monuments, like the Triumphal Arch of Palmyra, the Institute of Digital Archaeology is defying borders between past and present. Full article on a-d-o.com/journal/institute-digital-archaeology-palmyra-arch. #futureofdesign

Startups like Zebrand are able to generate a complete brand identity in minutes with an algorithm, but can it replace the human touch? Full story on a-d-o.com/journal/branding-artificial-intelligence-ai. #futureofdesign

Out of necessity, we're interacting digitally more than ever before. Visualizing this complex web of connections around the world is not an easy task. Full story on a-d-o.com/journal/internet-maps-graphics. #futureofdesign