From coding in Arabic and a font for dyslexic people to a 3D printer that uses sun and sand, it has been a great year for design stories. Here we revisit some of the most intriguing articles, including new designs for smartphones and e-books for blind people, and free online guides to build your own research equipment or homes for the poor.
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