2010 Archive

  • 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. >
  • 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. >
  • 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. >
  • 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. >
  • 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. >
  • 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? >
  • 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. >
  • 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. >
  • 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. >
  • 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... >
  • 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 >
  • 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. >
  • 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. >
  • New Vienna Now. Art direction by Stefan Sagmeister.
    New in Vienna
    Design News • 15 Oct 10
    Stefan Sagmeister's latest project is a comprehensive creative guide to contemporary Vienna. >
  • An exhibition of a multiple personality disorder by Ross Chowles.
    Not one, but many
    Design News • 15 Oct 10
    Ross Chowles's exhibition of a multiple personality disorder is a showcase of paintings that give expression to his creativity. >
  • Tord Boontje installation.
    Time for design
    Design News • 15 Oct 10
    Colour is an important part of the design process but an aspect that is often neglected until the very end by designers. >
  • BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics.
    Green is good
    Design News • 16 Oct 10
    Change the world: Design a good green solution. >
  • Geo sound absorbing wall panels by Ineke Hans.
    In the corner, against the wall
    Design News • 16 Oct 10
    Ineke Hans has two new designs for the home that make effective use of space. >
  • Eco Design Initiative.
    Fuss-free sustainability
    Design News • 17 Oct 10
    Designers are the catalysts that make a sustainable future possible, it's probably because they take "No kak!". >
  • The Tribe-e.
    One for the tribe
    Design News • 17 Oct 10
    Trib-e is a new online community established to advance creativity and innovation across various disciplines. >
  • Byzantine saddle design by Kara Ginther.
    Well seated
    Design News • 18 Oct 10
    It might be all in the mind, but sitting on a pretty saddle will definitely make cycling for exercise (or pleasure) more fun. >
  • Silver Sugar Spoon by Studio Makkink & Bey. Photo via designboom.
    Just a spoonful
    Design News • 18 Oct 10
    It makes the medicine go down in a delightful way but sugar also has an interesting heritage, as explored in a new design installation. >
  • About-Face by Matali Crasset.
    Just for fun
    Design News • 18 Oct 10
    Matali Crasset's new designs for Domeau & Pérès are pretty, fun and carry subliminal messages. >
  • Sideways Bike by Michael Killian.
    From the left side to the right side
    Design News • 19 Oct 10
    We were interested to learn that the Sideways Bike is not just for clowns, magicians and the double-jointed. >

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