{"id":69221,"date":"2020-02-05T16:49:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T15:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=69221"},"modified":"2020-02-12T15:31:34","modified_gmt":"2020-02-12T14:31:34","slug":"yin-designing-for-a-better-tomorrow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=69221","title":{"rendered":"Designing for a Better Tomorrow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The basis for any design is its ability to solve a problem. Design is in every part of our lives, with solutions being created for our everyday problem. The fresh young talents of today combine <strong>yin<\/strong> &#8211; long-standing concepts with <strong>yang<\/strong> &#8211;  forward-thinking and sustainability, to create new and inventive products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the seventh year running, design experts and creative, industrial pioneers have come together for the Lexus Design Award, an annual prize that showcases innovative products. Fresh, young creators are judged by experienced experts in a competition that celebrates design in all its forms, from fashion to interior design and engineering.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finalists have looked at age-old designs and have moved products forward with original concepts &#8211; eco-friendly materials, impressive functionality and the embodiment of Lexus\u2019 three fundamental principles,<strong>&nbsp;\u2018anticipate, innovate, captivate\u2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, six finalists were selected  from thousands of entrants. 2020 has seen more progressive creations than before, with an even stronger focus on products\u2019 environmental impact on the planet. Those judging the products are a generation driven by product interaction and interface, the up-and-coming designers do the same but instead ask themselves: <strong>&#8220;How can we make this greener?&#8221; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Biodegradable materials were incorporated into the designs, as was the use renewable energy sources, helping to reduce the carbon footprint of Lexus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Finalists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ranging from personal washing products to accessible sewing machines, the inventive solutions created by Lexus&#8217; finalists highlights the creative interplay between design and technology.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverlexus.com\/experiences\/lexus-design-award-2020\/bio-scales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bio.Scales by Sutherlin Santo (opens in a new tab)\">Bio.Scales by Sutherlin Santo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/bio.scales-main.jpg?resize=580%2C387\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"69240\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/bio.scales-main.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/centmagazine.co.uk\/?attachment_id=69240\" class=\"wp-image-69240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/bio.scales-main.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/bio.scales-main.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/bio.scales-main.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Bio.Scales<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Problem:<\/strong> <em>Urban living increases pollution<\/em> <em>concentration<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<em> <\/em><\/strong><em>Compostable air filters<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With more than half of the world\u2019s population living in urban environments, the air quality in these areas is decreasing and pollution is rising. To keep the air clean, a biopolymer material has been created that extracts and stores carbon dioxide and other harmful compounds. These filters are 3D printed and provide improved air quality to any living space by being placed on walls and ceilings. The components of this product are versatile, increases its lifespan and reduces waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/bio.scales-sutherlinsanto.jpg?resize=580%2C387\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/bio.scales-sutherlinsanto.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/bio.scales-sutherlinsanto.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/bio.scales-sutherlinsanto.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Paul and Garrett Sutherlin Santo, Bio.Scale designers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul and Garrett Sutherlin Santo are the Bio.Scale designers from Los Angeles. They wanted to explore the relationship between ecologically engaged materials, technological processes and traditional craft and incorporated this into their product. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Feltscape by&nbsp;Th\u00e9ophile Peju &amp; Salvatore Cicero\n (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverlexus.com\/experiences\/lexus-design-award-2020\/feltscape\" target=\"_blank\">Feltscape by&nbsp;Th\u00e9ophile Peju &amp; Salvatore Cicero<br \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/feltscape-01.jpg?resize=580%2C327\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/feltscape-01.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/feltscape-01.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/feltscape-01.jpg?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Feltscape<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&nbsp;The Problem:<\/strong><em> Modern living offers little respite from the stress of work and home<\/em> life<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Solution:<\/strong><em> Breathing cloud that enhances well-being<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feltscape is a breathing cloud made from felt and thermoplastic which captures noise and customises interior acoustic and lighting. This product is the result of an innovative fabrication process that combines haute couture techniques and robotic additive manufacturing. The composite is lightweight, self-supporting, and its pattern can be designed according to requirements like structural behaviour or choreographed movement. This felt cloud can be easily installed and can change its shape, due to its reinforcing pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/TheophilePandSalvatoreportrait.png?resize=580%2C580\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/TheophilePandSalvatoreportrait.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/TheophilePandSalvatoreportrait.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/TheophilePandSalvatoreportrait.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/TheophilePandSalvatoreportrait.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Th\u00e9ophile Peju &amp; Salvatore Cicero, designers of Feltscape<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Architectural designers based in London, Theophile Peju and Salvatore Cicero researched about textile composite materials and began to design their own product. Their hands-on experience has enhanced their design approach which integrates traditional craftsmanship and robotic fabrication techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Flash Pak by Yaokun Wu&nbsp; (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverlexus.com\/experiences\/lexus-design-award-2020\/flash-pak\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Flash Pak<\/strong> <strong>by Yaokun Wu&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/flashpak-02.jpg?resize=580%2C326\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/flashpak-02.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/flashpak-02.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/flashpak-02.jpg?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Flash Pak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Problem:<\/strong><em> Flash floods puts lives at risk<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Solution:<\/strong><em> Smart survival apparatus that guides students to safety <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This smart inflatable PFD (personal flotation device) was designed specifically for students who attend school in areas that are prone to flash floods. The Flash Pak is comfortable, fits close to the body and is easy to operate. The design utilises an individual mesh-network device, a navigation system and a flotation device. Multiple Flash Paks can also be attached together to create a raft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Yaukan-Wuportrait1.jpg?resize=580%2C435\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Yaukan-Wuportrait1.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Yaukan-Wuportrait1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Yaukan-Wuportrait1.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Yaokun Wu, designer of Flash Pack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Studying industrial design at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, Yaokun Wu is a problem-solver and wants to use design to help those who need it most.&nbsp;To him, design is everywhere however only that which brings people warmth will not be left behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Lick by Irina Samoilova (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverlexus.com\/experiences\/lexus-design-award-2020\/lick\" target=\"_blank\">Lick by Irina Samoilova<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/lick-03.jpg?resize=580%2C327\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/lick-03.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/lick-03.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/lick-03.jpg?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Lick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Problem: <\/strong><em>Difficulty of staying clean without access to showering facilities <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Solution: <\/strong><em>Portable body cleaner <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Utilising the science behind cats\u2019 tongues, this portable body cleaner helps people who are unable to shower or bathe. The Lick works similarly to how cats clean their bodies, by using villi that capture liquid and impurities on the skin. The tongue inside the shell is soft, resilient and takes the form of what it is pressed to, allowing people to clean areas such as between your fingers or armpits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IrinaSamoilovaportrait-06-576x1024.jpg?resize=576%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IrinaSamoilovaportrait-06.jpg?resize=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IrinaSamoilovaportrait-06.jpg?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IrinaSamoilovaportrait-06.jpg?resize=225%2C400&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IrinaSamoilovaportrait-06.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption>Irina<strong> <\/strong>Samoilova, designer of Lick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Irina Samoilova is a product &amp; furniture designer, currently  studying for a master&#8217;s degree at Moscow State Stroganov Academy of Design and Applied Art in the furniture design department. Before designing her Lick cleaner, she first studied animal shapes and how forms already work in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverlexus.com\/experiences\/lexus-design-award-2020\/open-source-communities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Open Source Communities by Bell Tower (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Open Source Communities by Bell Tower<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/OpenSourceCommunities.jpg?resize=580%2C435\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/OpenSourceCommunities.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/OpenSourceCommunities.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/OpenSourceCommunities.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Open Source Communities<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Problem:<\/strong><em><strong> <\/strong>Lack of affordable housing <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Solution:<\/strong> <em> Home designs that incorporate sustainable food, energy and a healthy society using open-source blueprints<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open Source Communities wanted to address challenges faced by developing communities: lack of affordable housing and poor nutrition due to high unemployment rates. Designs combine all related living infrastructure needed, from community connectivity to agriculture, and health and well-being. For example, furniture designs, aquaponics greenhouse designs, hydronic stoves, solar photovoltaic systems, and bio digesters are all planned to be included in the homes. All designs are energy efficient, environmentally friendly (sustainably designed, built of green or recycled materials) and comfortable for family life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BellTowergroupphoto3.jpg?resize=580%2C436\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BellTowergroupphoto3.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BellTowergroupphoto3.jpg?resize=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BellTowergroupphoto3.jpg?resize=400%2C301&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Bell Tower group (John Brian Kamau, Joyce Wairimu Gachiri, Ian Githegi Kamau, Esther Wanjiku Kamau and Arvin Booker Kamau)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bell Tower, established in 2014 has always had a vision of using open source systems and technologies to solve problems. The team with skills in risk management, information technology, design and project management have built an open-source community model for personal, corporate and industrial needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Purse Wit by Aqsa Ajmal (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverlexus.com\/experiences\/lexus-design-award-2020\/pursewit\" target=\"_blank\">Purse Wit by Aqsa Ajmal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pursewitmainvisual.jpg?resize=580%2C457\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pursewitmainvisual.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pursewitmainvisual.jpg?resize=300%2C237&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pursewitmainvisual.jpg?resize=400%2C315&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Purse Wit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Problem:<\/strong> &nbsp;<em>Visually impaired&nbsp;people have difficulty with standard sewing machines<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Solution:<\/strong><em><strong> <\/strong>Simplified sewing machine that encourages people to sew<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is estimated that 45% of the working population in Pakistan works in the textile industry. Many of these people are visually impaired, which means they face additional obstacles when seeking employment in this industry. The Purse Wit has incorporated different elements &#8211; touch and other senses to make the sewing machine more intuitive. The machine gives feedback to the user at each step to ensure that the process is completed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"725\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AqsaAjmalportrait2.jpg?resize=580%2C725\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AqsaAjmalportrait2.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AqsaAjmalportrait2.jpg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AqsaAjmalportrait2.jpg?resize=320%2C400&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption>&nbsp;Aqsa Ajmal, designer of Purse Wit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graduate from National University of Sciences and Technology, industrial designer Aqsa Ajmal is led by her belief in design being a problem-solving tool. 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