October 2010 Archive

  • Mirko Ilić
    Mirko Ilić on graphic design as social commentary
    Talks • Duration: 00:25:49 • 14 Oct 10
    Graphic design can be used as an effective means of communication to comment on various social issues, Mirko Ilić illustrates. >
  • Gerry Human
    Gerry Human on pushing the boundaries of advertising
    Talks • Duration: 00:32:56 • 14 Oct 10
    The purpose of advertising in South Africa, but also the rest of the world, is to push boundaries, says Gerry Human. >
  • Henning Rasmuss.
    20Q: Henning Rasmuss
    Q&A • 14 Oct 10
    Henning Rasmuss loves 20 question-type things, and says "thanks for making me think between 150 emails, for a change". Here are his thoughts >
  • Gropes handlebar grips by Nonusual.
    Gripping and groping
    Design News • 14 Oct 10
    Now groping can be as easy as tying your shoelaces, or riding a bike... >
  • Brick couch by KiBiSi.
    Brick for brick
    Design News • 14 Oct 10
    A very brick looking couch could add an interesting and rather masculine touch to your living room or study. >
  • Tomas Kral & Camille Blin for Okolo. Photo: Federico Berardi & Okolo.
    Perfect for pencils
    Design News • 13 Oct 10
    "Monster" seems an unlikely name for a collection of pencil cases but sometimes fabulous simply triumphs function. >
  • Bob chair by Hella Jongerius for Kettal.
    Sitting on Bob
    Design News • 13 Oct 10
    Bob's not your uncle, but a new masculine garden chair designed by Hella Jongerius. >
  • SAYL Chair by fuseproject for Herman Miller.
    Suspension seating
    Design News • 13 Oct 10
    The SAYL Chair is stylish, ergonomic and eco-friendly. But isn’t that exactly what we expect from Yves Béhar and Herman Miller? >
  • Data-Driven by Karim Rashid.
    Digital abstraction
    Design News • 12 Oct 10
    Karim Rashid's latest series of abstract digital works combines his interests in art and scientific thinking. >
  • Tucker Viemeister.
    20Q: Tucker Viemeister
    Q&A • 12 Oct 10
    Tucker Viemeister likes to laugh with the people at Rockwell Group's Lab because design is a happy experience. >
  • The One Room Hotel by JAMESPLUMB (www.jamesplumb.co.uk), photo by Gisela Torres (www.giselatorres.co.uk).
    One of a kind
    Design News • 12 Oct 10
    A showcase of gorgeous interior design by day, a customised hotel room by night. The One Room Hotel is a unique design experience. >
  • Freak Show: Kueng Caputo.
    Freaks of design
    Design News • 11 Oct 10
    Freak Show is an exhibition of selected designers that challenge the system and consider strategies for design (dis)engagement. >
  • Off-Axis Watch by Eric Janssen.
    Watch with a twist
    Design News • 11 Oct 10
    The Off-Axis Watch removes the need to bend one's elbow when looking at the time. >
  • Freshlyground: Radio Africa.
    Freshly African
    Reviews • 11 Oct 10
    Freshlyground's new album Radio Africa is fresh (obviously), fun and fabulously local! >
  • Diamant coffin by Jacob Jensen Design.
    For eternity
    Design News • 10 Oct 10
    The new Diamant series of coffins and urns: For a more dignified farewell... >
  • Wall panels by Anne Kyyrö Quinn.
    Whispering walls
    Design News • 9 Oct 10
    Anne Kyyrö Quinn’s unique designs may qualify as the world’s most beautiful sound-proof wall panels. >
  • City Bowl by Maria van Rooyen.
    Homeward bound
    Design News • 9 Oct 10
    With coin rubbings as the medium for large drawings, Maria van Rooyen explores issues of homesickness in her exhibition. >
  • The Country Trainer. Photo: Camper.
    Camping out
    Design News • 8 Oct 10
    Camper and Jasper. It evens sounds comfortable. Now see the shoe that resulted from the collaboration. >
  • Zwartkop High School: The winning team.
    Be the difference
    Design News • 8 Oct 10
    The Making a Difference Through Design competition teaches high school learners about the value of design in our everyday lives. >
  • Cardborigami shelter.
    Cardboard shelter
    Design News • 8 Oct 10
    An origami-inspired corrugated cardboard shelter is a great temporary solution for the urban homeless and victims of disaster. >
  • Haldane Martin.
    20Q: Haldane Martin
    Q&A • 7 Oct 10
    When he's not designing, Haldane Martin is probably out mountain biking. He also reveals something of his latest project, a bed system. >
  • Domestic Ponds.
    Ponds for ecosystems
    Design News • 7 Oct 10
    Domestic Ponds explores the benefits of ecosystems and looks at creative ways of bringing them into the home. >
  • Weapons for shovels.
    Gun free, tree rich
    Design News • 7 Oct 10
    A design campaign in Mexico called for the voluntary donation of weapons, and turned them into useful shovels with which to plant trees. >
  • Containing hope
    Design News • 7 Oct 10
    Tsai Design Studio's repurposed freight containers are bringing joy to poor communities in the Western Cape. >

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