Now playing Next Design Is this traditional Siberian felt boot maker one of Russia's last? Sensible footwear in Russia's cold winters is key. Ivan Lapin has spent 12 years educating himself on the craft of SIberia's felt shoes –'valenki's' – to do so. 23/11/2021
Now playing Next Design Meet the 11-year-old Mexican schoolboy tattooing the people of Peubla He's only 11 years old, but the Brandon Burgos – whose father allows him to tattoo on the condition he gets good grades at school – already has around 30 creations to his name. 22/11/2021
Now playing Next Mobility The Flying V: The futuristic aircraft set to revolutionise air travel Engineers at a Netherlands university are quietly planning a revolution in air travel, starting with the futuristic design of a new aircraft. 16/11/2021
Now playing Next Home Can Britain's iconic phone boxes be saved? Today, the red kiosks see more use as props in holiday photos than as communication devices, but the UK's telecoms regulator thinks some may be worth saving. 10/11/2021
Now playing Next Work Remote workstation crowned champion at top inventors contest in Paris The annual contest, now in its 120th year, is the premier showcase for inventors of all kinds of everyday objects. 05/11/2021
Now playing Next Qatar 365 How are Qatar’s traditions and culture inspiring its architecture? From the FIFA World Cup 2022 stadiums to smart cities, we take a look at Qatar’s buildings and what they have to say about the country. We find out how architecture is helping to define the nation’s identity. 27/10/2021
Now playing Next Next Series The new technology helping us create better, more sustainable designs Author and futurist Tom Goodwin is in London to explore how new technologies are shaping the future of design. 14/10/2021
Now playing Next Design How Poland’s communist-era churches rebelled against the regime A remarkable record of individual design and craftsmanship, Poland's Communist-Era Churches pay homage to experimental forms that still wow today. 12/10/2021
Now playing Next Experiences The magnificent outdoor art in remote locations all over the UK From the fishing town of Folkestone to the Scottish island of Bute, here's a guide to all the giant works of art along the way. 27/08/2021
Now playing Next Smart Regions Eco-design, the way to make products greener before they've even been produced Before making a product like a kitchen, you have to design it. Eco-design is helping to better respect the environment by reducing the use of resources and by recycling. In Russia and in Baltic countries, a European project is promoting these environmental dimensions of design. 02/08/2021
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation 2.7 billion gamers could be solving climate change as we speak The UN'S Green Game Jam initiative is bringing video gamers closer to the climate crisis. 15/07/2021
Now playing Next Destinations The 6 best European cities for architecture lovers From Gothic architecture in Croatia to Tudor buildings in London, here's the best of Europe's cityscapes. 29/06/2021
Now playing Next Destinations A design-led city: The best of Lisbon's arty hotels and restaurants What to do and where to stay in the Portugese city of turquoise, baby blue, pink, and tangerine. 25/06/2021
Now playing Next Next Series Pandemic doesn't mean ‘death of cities’, says urban designer The urban designer and architect, Hala El Akl, gives her insight into wellbeing and living spaces, how the pandemic has changed the way we view these now and what the future holds for this field. 17/06/2021
Now playing Next Work Have Finns perfected the ultimate home office for remote working? From the European country that normalised flexible working hours comes the practical home office on wheels designed for remote working. 15/06/2021
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation Are ‘tulip turbines’ the answer to energy eyesores? The artistic shape is the key for these vertical turbines to be more effective than traditional models. 16/05/2021
Now playing Next Mobility This 300-million-year-old insect is helping future drones take flight Aerodynamic dragonflies are some of the best fliers in the animal kingdom - and their skills are helping improve drone design. 30/04/2021
Now playing Next Living Is 3D printing the key to a sustainable fashion industry? Nicolai Peitersen gives us his take on digital fabrication and how it could revolutionise fashion. 23/04/2021
Now playing Next Sci-tech Garden pod provides answer to home working needs An architectural firm in London has created a space that is intended to meet the needs of people who have to work from home during the pandemic. 18/04/2021
Now playing Next Green News This whiter than white paint could be very good news for the planet It reflects 98% of sunlight and radiates infrared heat through the atmosphere into space. 16/04/2021
