Key initiatives and frameworks to equip designers with the green skills needed to fuel the green transition. The project culminates at the London World Design Congress showcasing the impact of the WDO young designers circle programs.

World Design Organization

2023-25

A low-cost biochar filtration system designed to improve access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene in rural South African healthcare facilities, reduce water pollution, and support efforts to end open defecation. Nedbank x Philips x Royal College of Art | SDG 6

Design for Good

2022-23

A medical tool for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for children aged 5 to 10 displaced due to war and refugees in camps and hospitals.

Little Chronicles

2022

Flutter project is a global platform that connects the public with climate defenders and Indigenous people, offering a secure space for knowledge sharing and collaboration to protect activists and engage communities. Inspired by the loss of Homero Gómez González, it empowers and safeguards those on the climate frontlines. | SDG 13

Unite2030 Innovation Lab

New Economic Model for the Oceans, in partnership with Logitech and supported by Extreme E and Sustainable Ventures. A nature-based solution for noise pollution in the ocean, creating a regenerative marine permaculture system on shipping highways.

Logitech x Royal College of Art

2022

LernEd is an open platform that connects high school and university students from India and Switzerland to collaboratively solve, real-world problems around the UN SDGs. By fostering open learning and idea exchange, the platform helps students develop both practical and soft skills often overlooked in traditional education. | SDG 4

SwissNex

Combining sleep science with digital technologies towards improving sleep quality in senior citizens. Using ballistocardiography (BCG), AI and machine learning-based analytics to improve real-time feedback, providing safety, security and improved sleep.

Persistent Systems

2017

A 2-in-1 makeup product combining concealer and kajal, specifically designed for working women in India. The project encompassed both primary and secondary packaging to ensure convenience and functionality.

L'Oréal, India

Innovative applications for Saint Gobain’s glazing technology in the automotive industry. The solution included a driver assistance system and a dynamic anti-glare system using photochromatic windshields, enhancing driver safety and security in connected vehicles.