June 2014 Archive

Take Five

Take Five • 6 Jun 14

We round up the must-see, stay-in-the-know stories that proved popular on designindaba.com in this new weekly feature. >
Kehinde Wiley – An Economy of Grace

FilmFestFriday • 6 Jun 14

This short documentary follows the acclaimed painter from street to studio as he takes on female portraiture for the first time. >
Thundafund kicks off campaign for #ANOTHERLIGHTUP

Do Tank News • 5 Jun 14

Today Thundafund launches a drive to incentivise donations to #ANOTHERLIGHTUP based on a model of reciprocity. >
A new creative life

Design News • 5 Jun 14

International brand consultants Wolff Olins has created a new creative voice for a nation in the form of a new brand strategy, name and logo for Qatar Museum. >
Nille Juul-Sørensen: Designing systems to solve social problems

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:05:20 • 5 Jun 14

The Danish designer implores his peers to step outside their comfort zone and design solutions for social ills. >
Breaking ground

Design News • 4 Jun 14

Contracts were signed and a celebration held to mark the commencement of construction of the first major world-class art museum in Africa. >
Dean Poole: Buttons for eyes

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:04:58 • 4 Jun 14

In this interview, the creative director of Alt Group talks about not having "buttons for eyes" and how to see the simple, obvious ideas. >
For the joy of reading

Design News • 4 Jun 14

Designer Y Tsai has conceptualised a new interior for the Belville Children's Library that strikes a balance between space for books and space for reading. >
Intelligent heating

Design News • 3 Jun 14

Carlo Ratti Associati is unveiling the world's first motion-tracking heater. >
Kyla Philander: I want to come at you with an alternative

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:04:36 • 3 Jun 14

Rapper and filmmaker Kyla Philander explains her creative processes, inspirations and major themes throughout her work. >
A new kind of business

Profiling • 3 Jun 14

South African furniture designer Haldane Martin chats to Design Indaba about how he has adapted his business through a shift in focus and new collaborations. >
Flying tableware

Design News • 2 Jun 14

Marcel Wanders has designed a tableware collection for KLM airlines' business class passengers. >
Imperial graffiti

Design News • 2 Jun 14

London streets and pavements become the canvas for Cape Town-based street artist Faith47 latest two works. >
Lookbook: Tapestries by Athi-Patra Ruga

Lookbook • 2 Jun 14

South African artist Athi-Patra Ruga might be better known for his performance pieces but he also creates exquisite tapestries. >
Afro-Dutch exchange

Lookbook • 1 Jun 14

Dutch furniture design company LINTELOO has launched a range of furniture and home accessories that brings an edgy African flair to its classic furniture. >
Focus on: Fashion statement

Focus On • 1 Jun 14

From the history of fashion to making current trend statements, these four designers share their insights into the fashion design field. >

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