TED: Pirates, nurses and other rebel designers | Alice Rawsthorn

The video explores the role of design throughout history, highlighting figures like Ying Zheng, Blackbeard, and Florence Nightingale, who used design in unconventional ways. It discusses the evolution of design from intuitive practices to a formalized profession, and the impact of 20th-century mavericks like László Moholy-Nagy and Buckminster Fuller. The video concludes with modern examples of design innovation, particularly in Africa, where technology is used to improve healthcare.

What impact did the Industrial Age have on the perception of design?

Describe the role of technology in modern design as mentioned in the text.

How are contemporary designers in Africa addressing healthcare challenges?

What is the significance of the Cardiopad developed by Arthur Zang?