Emerging Talent

Cloudy, with a chance of magnets: Richard Clarkson's meteorological-inspired lights

By Anna Bradley-Smith

Any mention of the cloud these days tends to lead to thoughts of software and server farms. But young Kiwi designer Richard Clarkson has taken a more literal approach and his range of technology-infused, meteorological-themed lights is gaining plenty of global attention.

Factory to table: Are LED lights the future of horticulture?

By Henry Oliver

We live in an increasingly urbanised world. As the populations grow, and economies continue to move away from rural agriculture to urban production and service industries, more and more of the world’s population are moving from the country to the city.

Art/Urban Space

Thousands of glowing 'stones' light up bicycle path, inspired by van Gogh's 'Starry Night'

By Leigh Stockton

Dutch designer Daane Roosegaarde pays homage to the painting, in the second manifestation of his Smart Highway project.