December 2010 Archive

  • Hail to the Thief by Brett Murray.
    Under fire
    Design News • 19 Dec 10
    Brett Murray's latest body of work comments on government corruption and abuse of power in South Africa. >
  • Trikoton voice knitting design. Photo: Trevor Good.
    Speak up
    Design News • 18 Dec 10
    Now here's a way of customising your wardrobe - use your voice to create unique knitting patterns for bespoke garments. >
  • IF Mode Folding Bike.
    Fold in half
    Design News • 18 Dec 10
    Space is often an issue when storing a bicycle. The IF Mode Folding Bike deals with that hassle by easily folding up to half its size. >
  • Chain Rocker by BRC Designs.
    Chained down
    Design News • 17 Dec 10
    Cycling enthusiasts will love this chair made of recycled bicycle chains. >
  • Ho ho ho
    Design News • 17 Dec 10
    The iconic Cratefan at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town has donned a cool Christmas look. >
  • Home Farming. Design Probes, Philips, 2008. Image: Design Probes.
    Transcending conventions
    Design News • 16 Dec 10
    The recent Saint Etienne International Design Biennale explored notions of teleportation and showed some Protofarm 2050 projects. >
  • Falling Light. Photo: Troika 2010.
    Subtle lighting
    Design News • 16 Dec 10
    Troika's Falling Light installation for Swarvoski Crystal Palace at Design Miami 2010 is reminiscent of a preternatural experience. >
  • Album exhibition. Photo: Studio Bouroullec.
    Album treasures
    Design News • 15 Dec 10
    The Bouroullec Brothers present an "Album" exhibition of their work, which is like a journey through their creative treasure trove. >
  • Clockwork Snow by Tjep.
    Christmas cogs
    Design News • 14 Dec 10
    Dutch designers Tjep have created an awe-inspiring Christmas window display for a department store in Milan, Italy. >
  • Unplanned Brutalism by Karim Rashid.
    Unintended
    Design News • 13 Dec 10
    Karim Rashid's latest collection of furniture explores the spaces between artistic concept and technological boundaries. >
  • 8.ta Campaign by McCann Erikson.
    Hey there
    Design News • 13 Dec 10
    There's a new kid on the cellular network block and it’s pulling out all the creative stops to draw attention. >
  • Latro Algae Lamp by Mike Thompson.
    Algae energy
    Design News • 13 Dec 10
    The Latro Algae Lamp uses algae to transform carbon dioxide into light. >
  • Gala shoe concept by Marco Goffi.
    If the shoe fits
    Design News • 13 Dec 10
    Gala is a new shoe concept that improves comfort and wearability with exactly the right support. >
  • Plexus installation by Gabriel Dawe.
    Rainbow threads
    Design News • 13 Dec 10
    Gabriel Dawe's intriguing thread and textile installation comments on the human experience. >
  • Owl pillowcase designs by Daniel Ting Chong.
    Sleep tight
    Design News • 12 Dec 10
    Sleeping is an important thing to do, so why not add a playful touch to your linen? Daniel Ting Chong has some ideas. >
  • Ecotypic Bed by Arthur Xin.
    Work while you sleep
    Design News • 10 Dec 10
    What if the energy you produce in bed can be used to power lights and devices? It might encourage more um… Tossing and turning in bed. >
  • Bikoff by Marcos Madia.
    Briefcase or bicycle?
    Design News • 10 Dec 10
    Briefcase meets bicycle with the Bikoff. Now even executives don’t have an excuse for not cycling to work. >
  • Trinket Brooch.
    Pin up
    Design News • 10 Dec 10
    Gone are the days when brooches were for grannies. Try pinning a funky Trinket brooch to your scarf, hat, bag or jacket. >
  • Break-up shake-up
    Design News • 10 Dec 10
    It’s kinda weird but it’s also kinda cool – the Museum of Broken Relationships. >
  • Microclimates by PostlerFerguson.
    Cooling the desert
    Design News • 10 Dec 10
    What if you could have an art installation in the desert that also works as an energy-free cooling device? PostlerFerguson have a solution. >
  • Funktionide by Stefan Ulrich.
    For the lonely
    Design News • 9 Dec 10
    A design that incorporates artificial muscle technology could provide a tangible solution for people who are lonely. >
  • Desert escape
    Design News • 8 Dec 10
    See new pictures of Matali Crasset’s eco-lodge in the middle of the desert. >
  • Munken Journal.
    Paper pleasure
    Design News • 8 Dec 10
    Antalis South Africa's gorgeous Munken Journal is sure to provide inspiration overload, for all creatives - even if it's just at heart. >
  • Endless chairs by Dirk vander Kooij.
    Plastic goes on
    Design News • 8 Dec 10
    A creative process that gives discarded plastic a second life is always welcome, like Dirk van der Kooij's Endless range of chairs. >

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