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Clive Russell

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Russell was one of the earliest members and collaborators of Extinction Rebellion, a global movement to persuade governments to act on the climate emergency.

Russell is a UK graphic designer who creates groundbreaking identities for cultural movements and causes. He is a co-founder of This Ain’t Rock’n’Roll, a London-based studio whose client list includes the Tate, The National Gallery, Right to Repair etc. His work has won multiple awards (he turned down the nomination for Design of the Year in 2019 for his Extinction Rebellion work) and is in permanent collections at V&A, British Museum, MOMA and the Smithsonian.

He was a central part of the team that created the movement’s distinctive visual identity. The design work was released with a Do-It-Together message inspiring artists, activists and designers to use, interpret and add to the original design. Russell also co-founded the artist collective Ocean Rebellion and helped start the Museum of Care and the David Graeber Institute where he remains a collaborator.

Bobby Kolade

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Kolade’s brand first collection is titled Return to Sender, and is made entirely out of waste textiles sourced from second-hand markets across Uganda. Each piece is redesigned and redistributed to the Global North, where the raw materials were originally bought and discarded.

Bobby Kolade is a fashion designer from Uganda who started his career in Berlin and Paris, cutting his teeth at major companies like Maison Margiela and Balenciaga. In 2018, he returned to his hometown of Kampala and was struck by the severe decline of the country’s textile industry. Today, he is the creative powerhouse behind BUZIGAHILL, an independent label that brings attention to this issue through art, clothing and activism.

As co-host of the podcast Vintage or Violence, Kolade further examines the true cost of the global fashion industry and the impact that waste colonialism has on local communities and ecosystems.

Modularity

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The design offers a flexible and visually striking solution for urban public spaces, showcasing the seamless integration of form and function.

The modular system is built around three key concepts that blend functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. The “Time to Rest” module combines bicycle parking with a seating area, offering space for up to eight bicycles. Made from concrete or metal and enhanced with LED lighting, it includes wooden seating for added comfort, fostering social interaction and providing cyclists with a welcoming place to relax. The “Playfulness” module is designed for narrow urban spaces, featuring a zigzag arrangement of bicycle holders that adds a dynamic visual element to the surroundings. Like the other modules, it incorporates LED lighting, ensuring practicality and an appealing look, even at night. The most ambitious design, “Flower”, is a circular module with eight concrete holders accommodating up to 16 bicycles. At its center, a large metal planter with a tree symbolizes the integration of nature and urban life.


BIKE BELL “Skopje”

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Our idea was to create something both practical and symbolic. Each ring of the bell tells the city’s story. This bell not only enhances safety but also adds cultural identity to bicycles across the city.

The product combines functionality with artistry. Featuring hand-painted motifs inspired by the culture of Skopje, such as iconic landmarks like the Stone Bridge, the historic Kale Fortress, and traditional Macedonian patterns, the bell encapsulates the spirit of the city.

These designs not only celebrate Skopje’s architectural heritage but also highlight its vibrant cultural identity, making the bell a unique piece of art. Whether showcasing the intricate details of ancient motifs or the bold colors of local traditions, each bell serves as a miniature canvas that brings a touch of Skopje’s history and charm to the user.


FOODA BRAND

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Seeing the bag on the street or in the household reminds people of overconsumption, while also bringing in the emotional reminder to share the leftover food with those in need.

FOODA is a brand focused on food-sharing and the reduction of food waste. FOODA bags, combined together with the application ensure that the food that would be thrown away is transported to those in need. The recognizable design of the FOODA bag that combines two colors and a pocket for a personal message works as a way of overcoming the emotional and phys­ical obstacles of food sharing.

FOODA bag is made of polyester and is waterproof en­suring that the food stays safe even when it rains. When giving away food in the FOODA bag, the personal message can be written as a means of communication between the giver and the receiver emphasizing the emotional aspect of food-sharing.