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The Office As We Knew It No Longer Exists

Azure Magazine

The tools that we use for working and communing are now a network of apps and clouds. To counteract this at Scatter, we designed non-visual cues such as soft details and textured floor coverings — material treatments that become progressively softer and more pliable as the body experiences the virtual reality space.

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Six student projects that tackle “real-world issues”

Design Week

The material mimics the texture of bamboo leaf, which means it boasts the moisture-wicking properties that are required for good healing. 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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The Art and Science of Healthcare Design

Inkbot Design

Inside, the architects must incorporate a capable ventilation system and a network of sensors and alarms to detect and prevent fires and leaks. Slightly rough textures, like brick or unpolished wood, and natural lighting, make hospital spaces more peaceful and down-to-earth. or weapon damage (guns, bombs, heavy machinery).

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