Explore how the Embrace infant warmer provides a low-cost, portable solution for premature babies in resource-limited regions, demonstrating how engineering design can save lives and serve humanity.
All tagged Series: International Design
The New World’s Tallest Roller Coaster: Tourism Inspired Engineering in Saudi Arabia
Explore Saudi Arabia’s Falcon’s Flight, the world’s tallest roller coaster, showcasing how ambitious engineering and tourism investments are diversifying the nation’s oil-dependent economy.
The Confederation Bridge
Explore how Canada’s Confederation Bridge overcomes harsh ice and navigation challenges through intelligent engineering, featuring unique conical ice shields and curved designs to ensure long-term driver safety.
Alberto Santos-Dumont: The Father of Aviation?
Explore the aviation rivalry between the Wright brothers and Alberto Santos-Dumont. Did Brazil’s national hero achieve the first true powered flight with his 14-Bis in 1906?
Rudolf Diesel’s Ubiquitous Legacy
Explore Rudolf Diesel’s enduring impact, from his vision of accessible power to the global engine legacy that remains a cornerstone of modern industry.
Design of the ISS
Discover how the International Space Station uses modular design and global collaboration to unite nations and advance science for the benefit of humanity.
Sir Richard Taylor: A Knight and a Designer
Explore how Sir Richard Taylor and Weta Workshop used "bigatures" and expert design to bring the iconic world of The Lord of the Rings to life on screen.
Shinkansen: The Bullet Train
Discover how Japan’s Shinkansen revolutionized high-speed rail. Explore the engineering behind its safety, aerodynamics, and cultural impact, proving that innovative design can transform global commuting and infrastructure.
Thérèse Kirongozi: Robotic Traffic Controllers
Discover how Thérèse Kirongozi’s humanoid traffic robots transform Kinshasa’s streets. Learn how community-centric engineering and cultural aesthetics create impactful, solar-powered solutions for global design challenges.
What Does It Take to Be an International Designer?
Explore the essential principles of international design. Learn how to bridge cultural gaps through empathy, accessibility, and humility to create solutions that resonate globally.