2013 Archive

“I’m a hippie with a business plan”, says artist and innovator Daan Roosegaarde on his approach to design, making what he calls “techno poetry”. >

Barrack Lane, the winning proposal in the Your Street Live challenge, is an idea to turn a forgotten lane in Cape Town into a dynamic space. >

A public seating concept proposes to bring the magic of theatre and dance to passers-by. >

#FilmFestFridays present Piet Hein Eek thinking outside the box for Ruinart Blanc de Blancs in creating a bespoke box for their limited edition champagne. >

Combining his love of music, drawing and coding, Alex Chen creates interactive works that turn chaotic things into something beautiful and charming. >

Lydia Baillergeau's artwork for the TEN Collection is an animation called "Toast to Inspiration". Download the open video files for free on 9 August 2013. >

Discarded car tyres are repurposed as seats for commuters at a taxi rank in Johannesburg in the winning project in the Gauteng leg of the Your Street Challenge. >

American artist, film director and motion designer Lydia Baillergeau features in the August 2013 edition of the TEN Collection. Here's what she's about. >

“By making things differently you’ll get something different (no duh)”. Masashi Kawamura explains how this approach informs his creative work. >

On Mandela Day 2013 – Madiba's 95th birthday, on 18 July – we paid a visit to the community of Blikkiesdorp, outside Cape Town. Here's what we got up to. >

Style, flair, creativity and innovation characterised the fashion arena at Design Indaba Expo 2013. Here’s a look at some of the highlights. >