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This flag project uses data to highlight danger of “glacier extinction”

Design Week

glacier retreat projected in the country from 1995 to 2050. When applied to the French Tricolore, the central white stripe goes from its traditional size in 1995, to just a fraction of the flag in 2050. Meanwhile augmented reality filters have been developed for use on social media. These changes are intended to show the 83.1%

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The Future is Green: Embracing Sustainable Packaging

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This figure is expected to rise, with plastics production projected to account for 20% of global oil consumption by 2050. To tackle consumer resistance: Communicate the reasons for the packaging transition and emphasise your commitment to environmental responsibility through marketing materials, social media, and product packaging.

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This AI task-based app hopes to improve dementia care

Design Week

By 2050, the number of people who suffer from the condition is expected to triple, mostly because of an aging population. At the end, users unlock a reward that they can share on social media as a way to encourage their network to also take part in the initiative.

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Can “visceral” graphic design bring the plastic crisis to life?

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Around 8bn metric tonnes of plastic has been created worldwide – with a projected figure of 34bn by 2050 – and much of the material is single-use. How do you design for social media? Produced in a mini-sprint period, the campaign has an eye toward shareability on social media. The plastic crisis is well-documented.

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Sustainable Marketing: Build a Brand and Save the Planet

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For example, Ben & Jerry's has committed to reducing its carbon footprint by 80% by 2050. The company promotes its Climate Justice campaign through social media, advertising and in-store promotions. The company also supports policies and initiatives to promote renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions.

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Six student projects that tackle “real-world issues”

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The game is designed to be interactive, collaborative and fun, while still unpacking the topic of misinformation on social media. Motivated by the growing number of disabled people projected to live in India by 2050, and the lack of accessible buildings, National Insititute of Design student Athul Dinesh has developed Four Walls.

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10 Sustainable Web Design Trends Reshaping 2024

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However, on the back of COP26’s push for a global net zero by 2050, we see consumer attitudes towards eco-conscious practices begging to change. In this age of social media, where information and misinformation can spread like wildfire, it won’t take long for a brand to be tainted beyond repair.”