The Australian town of Boulia has used an optical illusion to make zebra crossings look like they’re floating above street level. With road deaths on the rise in Australia, this solution uses design to create behavioural change, tricking drivers into a state of alertness while they're on the road.

With self-driving cars making the headlines for all the wrong reasons and the public’s perception of their safety dubious, car manufacturers need to clarify who is at fault when accidents occur. Canvas8 spoke to three experts to understand who is liable when autonomous cars go wrong.

Data from the Bureau of Statistics shows Australians travel an average of 16 km to get into work, with high earners travelling even further. Frustrated by expensive and inefficient public transport services, most prefer the comfort and autonomy of their own car.

In 2015 the UK government announced a £20 million fund to develop driverless cars. The aim is simple – make driving easier, improve safety, cut congestion and reduce pollution. The automated car industry is set to be worth £900 billion by 2025, but are people ready to take their hands off the wheel?