January 2013 Archive

Illustration & the internet

Lookbook • 15 Jan 13

We look forward to welcoming Jessica Hische, letterer, illustrator and "internetter", as a speaker to Design Indaba Conference 2013. >
Toys from tubes

Design News • 16 Jan 13

Because so often children enjoy the packaging more than the toys inside, Oscar Diaz has created a range of toys that actually incorporate the packaging. >
Hanging in style

Design News • 16 Jan 13

Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec draw on the method of hanging a poster to design a contemporary and adaptable curtain. >
Your Street Live Challenge

Do Tank News • 16 Jan 13

Just less than 2 weeks left to enter the Your Street Live Challenge. >
Ink-spiration

Design News • 16 Jan 13

A calligraphic ink bottle is the inspiration for Oscar Diaz’s geometrical CL Lamp. >
Brand symmetry

Design News • 17 Jan 13

Yves Béhar draws inspiration from Nivea's iconic blue tin to create brand uniformity across all Nivea products. >
Temporary structure

Design News • 17 Jan 13

Architect Shigeru Ban has designed a temporary cathedral in earthquake-devastated Christchurch, New Zealand. >
Massoud Hassani on designing from Afghan influence

Talks • Duration: 00:13:09 • 17 Jan 13

Massoud Hassani’s Afghan heritage has a significant influence on his designs, from a kitchenware range to a wind-powered device that clears landmines. >
Your Street Live - 10 Days to deadline; 10 Reasons to enter now!

Do Tank News • 18 Jan 13

There are just 10 days left to enter the Your Street Live Challenge, where a total of R1 million will be given away. >
Rubber and ribbon

Lookbook • 18 Jan 13

From rural roots to international recognition, we look forward to welcoming Nicholas Hlobo to Design Indaba Conference 2013. >
Rubber dragon

Design News • 18 Jan 13

Nicholas Hlobo's giant flying rubber dragon is part of German collector Jochen Zeitz's personal collection. >
Stone Garden

Design News • 19 Jan 13

A traditional Japanese rock garden was the inspiration for Nendo's installation at the 2013 Interior Design Show in Canada. >
SOUR "Hibi no Neiro" by Masashi Kawamura

Design News • 21 Jan 13

A Japanese band's fans from across the world feature in their music video, thanks to just a webcam and the creative experimentation of Masashi Kawamura. >
androp "Bright Siren" by Masashi Kawamura

Design News • 21 Jan 13

Masashi Kawamura's light animation for an interactive music video allows fans to create their own "strobe messages" to embed into the video. >
Passing time

Design News • 21 Jan 13

Oscar Diaz draws on seasons to create an ink calendar denoting days in colour. >
What's in store for Buyers at Design Indaba 2013?

Festival News • 22 Jan 13

Design Indaba Expo 2013 highlights include an exhibition curated by Li Edelkoort and more than 100 new designers to meet! >
Tonic on form, texture and materials in furniture design

Talks • Duration: 00:22:51 • 22 Jan 13

Tonic Design creates timeless products, which celebrate beauty through intricate detail. >
Meet the new wave of SA design talent!

Festival News • 22 Jan 13

Design Indaba releases the names of 40 young designers selected for its coveted Emerging Creatives programme in 2013. >
Subway sounds

Design News • 23 Jan 13

Alexander Chen turned a subway schedule into a string instrument. Here's how it works... >
Don’t miss the inspiration: Book now for Design Indaba Conference 2013

Festival News • 23 Jan 13

Get ready for a creative recharge like no other – make sure you’re at Design Indaba Conference 2013! >
Innovation Award entries now open

Festival News • 24 Jan 13

Launch your product at Design Indaba Expo and you could win our R50 000 Innovation Award. >
Memphis meets Africa

Festival News • 24 Jan 13

Li Edelkoort's new exhibition Totemism: Memphis meets Africa highlights the colourful revival of the famous 1980s design movement and its link to local design. >
Design Indaba FilmFest coming soon

Festival News • 24 Jan 13

One rooftop, 13 creative film premieres; an event not to be missed. >
Ways of seeing

Design News • 24 Jan 13

Four artists, two cities and a series of street murals come together to create the inspiring "Acrylic Walls" project. >

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