July 2013 Archive

  • The Pull of the Land by Faith47.
    Drawn to the land
    Design News • 22 Jul 13
    Faith47's new mural in Toronto, Canada, is titled "The Pull of the Land". >
  • Torre David – Informal Vertical Communities by Urban-Think Tank. Photo: Danny Hudson.
    Uplifting communities
    Lookbook • 21 Jul 13
    Urban-Think Tank's "TORRE DAVID - Informal Vertical Communities" exhibition is currently on display in Berlin. Here's a quick look. >
  • XO Tablet by Yves Béhar.
    Touchscreen education
    Design News • 21 Jul 13
    A first of its kind, the XO Tablet designed by Yves Béhar of Fuseproject and One Laptop Per Child helps kids learn and explore their dreams from an early age. >
  • Pegging Board by Kraftisan.
    Cover pride
    Design News • 20 Jul 13
    With Kraftisan's new Pegging Board for a bookshop in Cape Town judging a book by its cover is a little easier... and totally acceptable! >
  • Block Watch by Tom Dixon.
    Time block
    Design News • 20 Jul 13
    Tom Dixon has designed his first watch. Called "Block", it is a simple, elegant and stylish creation that's more than just an object for keeping time. >
  • Knopka bank identity by Michael Wolff and others.
    Pressing buttons
    Design News • 19 Jul 13
    A new identity for a division of a Russian bank seeks to make the financial service friendlier and more streamlined. Michael Wolff headed up the process. >
  • Jeanne van Heeswijk on community development by co-production
    Talks • Duration: 00:39:29 • 19 Jul 13
    Jeanne van Heeswijk believes that "radicalising the local" is one of the most important things in the effort to develop communities. >
  • Garden Bridge by Thomas Heatherwick.
    River bridge
    Design News • 19 Jul 13
    Thomas Heatherwick envisions a lush garden walkway connecting the north and south of London for his proposed bridge over the River Thames. >
  • Pony Desk by Y Tsai.
    Product spotlight: Pony Desk by Y Tsai
    Product Spotlight • 18 Jul 13
    A desk, a chair and a storage unit - all in one! Y Tsai's Pony Desk Chair is a multifunctional furniture unit that also considers early childhood development. >
  • The Racing Poster Portfolio by Richard Hart.
    Weekend racing
    Lookbook • 18 Jul 13
    Dutchmann and Tim Abbott have commissioned a group of South African designers to create posters for their "Weekend Racer" project. >
  • Public Theatre by Paula Scher.
    Public lobby
    Design News • 17 Jul 13
    The lobby of the Public Theatre in New York has a new look, integrating both the theatre's architecture and identity. Paula Scher led this creative reinvention. >
  • "Lost is a Place Too" online shop by Lauren Fowler.
    Crafts online
    Design News • 17 Jul 13
    Lauren Fowler's new online shop is making her bespoke and whimsical creations accessible to all! >
  • Dune by Daan Roosegaarde.
    Big & bright
    Design News • 17 Jul 13
    Daan Roosegaarde has updated his interactive installation "Dune", making it bigger and brighter for the "Touch and Tweet" exhibition. >
  • Lotus Dome by Daan Roosegaarde.
    Cave lights
    Design News • 16 Jul 13
    Daan Roosegaarde's latest interactive installation, "Lotus Dome" used human movement to light up a cave in Jerusalem. >
  • Knot Cuff by Lara Bohinc.
    Luxury by Lara
    Lookbook • 16 Jul 13
    Distinct, timeless and versatile, Lara Bohinc's jewellery design pushes the boundaries of the craft, drawing on the principles of industrial design. >
  • Torre David – Informal Vertical Communities by Urban-Think Tank.
    Vertical communities
    Design News • 16 Jul 13
    The "Torre David – Informal Vertical Communities" exhibition by Urban-Think Tank looks at how to improve life for informal communities. >
  • DOT DOT DOT by Abbott Miller.
    Dot to dot
    Design News • 15 Jul 13
    Abbott Miller's DOT DOT DOT app invites viewers into the virtual world of music, dance and choreography. >
  • Design Indaba Expo 2014
    Expo 2014: Early Bird sales now open
    Festival News • 15 Jul 13
    Get ready for Design Indaba Expo 2014! There's great discount to be had if you book and pay for your stand before 31 August 2013. Here's all the info you need. >
  • 3D Agents
    Design News • 15 Jul 13
    Agents of the 3D Revolution is an exhibition showcasing the work of local and international 3D printed sculptural design and technology. >
  • Learning Hub by Thomas Heatherwick.
    Learning hub
    Design News • 14 Jul 13
    Thomas Heatherwick's winning proposal to design a university in Singapore will see teachers and students interacting on a more equal level. >
  • Amnesia of a Landscape by Jeanne van Heeswijk.
    Day in the life of a country road
    Design News • 14 Jul 13
    Jeanne van Heeswijk captured the thoughts of motorists in a video that explores a day in the life of a country road. >
  • Paula Scher at Design Indaba 2013.
    The Design Experience
    Festival News • 14 Jul 13
    Cape Town’s Design Indaba shows that the scope for designers to make a difference to society is wider than ever. >
  • Design Indaba Conference 2013
    Design Indaba 2013: Where art, culture, science and technology collide
    Festival News • 13 Jul 13
    Kathy Berman concludes that design really could change the lives of all South Africans, if we’re only open to the possibilities. >
  • "Doing Business in Africa" cover design by K&i.
    Europe to Africa
    Design News • 13 Jul 13
    Dutch meets Africa in K&i's cover design for the publication "Doing Business in Africa". >

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