Makr App

The digital creation that taps into the heart of DIY paper goods

Brooklyn-based creator Ellen Johnston was among the many rising stars at Cool Hunting’s Pitch Night last month, and her digital concept shone just as bright as the many physical objects we admired. With iPad in hand, Johnston shared her app-in-the-works Makr. Geared toward creative entrepreneurs—from cafe owners and home brewers to freelancers and next-level at-home entertainers—Makr for the iPad puts branding in the maker’s hands, …

MOAD, Museum of African Design

The first of its kind, Pan-African design museum in Johannesburg launches Native Nostalgia

Across the entire continent, one museum stands as a representation of contemporary African design. The newly opened Museum of African Design (MOAD), located in Johannesburg’s Maboneng Precinct has become a hub for not only South African work, but artistic endeavors from all over Africa. As Maboneng continues to emerge as one of Johannesburg’s most fascinating and fast-paced neighborhoods, and witnesses an influx of creators and …

Stilnest

A new design collective set on raising the bar in 3D printing

Nestled away from the world’s first 3D-printed car and stem cells at this year’s 3D Printshow in London was Stilnest, a selective digital art and 3D printing collective that launched their site globally as we chatted with them. “We want to create a whole new ecosystem around design,” says Stilnest co-founder, Tim Bibow. “We’re hand-picking and supporting designers to become the new rockstars.” In essence, …