July 2014 Archive

Victoria Wigzell: Raising up the undercurrents

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:04:07 • 16 Jul 14

This up-and-coming South African artist tells us how her move from Johannesburg to Switzerland has impacted her work. >
"Loving You" by Lady X feat. Uhuru (Black Motion Mix)

Track of the Week • 17 Jul 14

You may need to get up and dance for this infectious track by South African house music dynamos Lady X, Uhuru and Black Motion. >
Fashion takes flight

Profiling • 17 Jul 14

Two New Yorkers started an ethical fashion line made in Ghana – and found more opportunity to do good on the ground. >
Flip and Sketch by Ryan Frank

Product Spotlight • 17 Jul 14

Ryan Frank's eco-sleeve design brand TAPEGear falls for flax. >
Take Five

Take Five • 18 Jul 14

A love for letterpress, custom-made bicycles, a pint-sized 'braai', African graphics and Moroccan architecture all make it into our top five stories this week. >
Ordinary Love by U2

FilmFestFriday • 18 Jul 14

The video for U2's song, written for the movie "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom", uses animated type as an artful tribute to Madiba. >
Face value

Design News • 18 Jul 14

This Mandela Day, we pay tribute to our home-grown hero with Garth Walker's cover design for the 29th issue of "ijusi" magazine. >
Building revolution in the city - part 1

Opinion • 19 Jul 14

Architect and urbanist Andrew Makin considers the South African city and proposes a new vision for our urban centres. >
Tuffy by Konstantin Grcic

Product Spotlight • 19 Jul 14

Konstantin Grcic's Wild Bunch collection of furniture for Magis gets a new addition. >
Focus on: Health care

Focus On • 20 Jul 14

We often take it for granted but our health is one of our most important assets. Here we round up five designs that promote better health care. >
Food for thought

Design News • 20 Jul 14

Honey & Bunny's new book, "Eat Design", documents everyday objects such as cutlery that affect not only our food but our actions and lifestyles. >
Mandela Day in Monwabisi Park

Do Tank News • 21 Jul 14

A revamped bus rolled into the informal settlement of Monwabisi Park to educate and entertain the area's underprivileged children. >
Designer Q&A: Jaco Haasbroek

Q&A • 21 Jul 14

Did you know? Cape Town-based illustrator Jaco Haasbroek drew 170 new icons to represent the facts on the inside of the Chappies bubblegum wrapper. >
Kettal Mesh by Patricia Urquiola

Product Spotlight • 21 Jul 14

Patricia Urquiola contrasts the texture of expanded metal mesh with the solidity of wood and marble in her latest collection of outdoor furniture for Kettal. >
Garth Walker: Why Durban is a hotbed of creativity

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:05:29 • 21 Jul 14

The founder of 'ijusi' magazine credits the city’s unique cultural mix and location as the inspiration for his graphic work. >
The smell of London

Design News • 22 Jul 14

Tom Dixon is bringing the scent of London to Paris with a major installation showcasing the making of his new fragrance. >
The possibilities of bioprinting

Design Frontiers • Duration: 00:04:34 • 22 Jul 14

Now that 3D bioprinting is becoming a reality, speculative designer Agi Haines explores the possibilities of new and improved replacement organs. >
The quiet ambassador of African design

Profiling • 22 Jul 14

Meet Mugendi M'Rithaa, the Kenyan educator and activist who has been working behind the scenes to promote the power of design in Africa. >
Ineke Hans: We can't speak about 'Dutch design' anymore

Video Interviews • 23 Jul 14

The Dutch no longer have a sole mandate on their quintessentially experimental approach to design, says this product designer. >
Inside View: The business of art

Inside View • 23 Jul 14

Moving from being an artist to a creative entrepreneur takes an enormous leap of faith. We chat to educator Elaine Rumboll about the potential and pitfalls. >
"Let Go" by Jarel

Track of the Week • 24 Jul 14

Kenyan crooner Jarel's track is a jazz-infused celebration of freedom and release. >
Africa rising: 10 myths busted

Inside View • 24 Jul 14

A new report from South African consumer research agency Instant Grass lifts the veil on 10 common misperceptions about the continent. >
Instomi metal sideboard by Meyer von Wielligh

Product Spotlight • 24 Jul 14

Meyer von Wielligh contrasts smooth metal with aged wood in the latest addition to its signature range. >
Win a course in business skills for creatives

Digital News • 25 Jul 14

UCT's Graduate School of Business and Design Indaba are giving away a place at the next Business Acumen for Artists course, valued at R7 500. >

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