2015 Archive

Beauty and ugliness in type design

Opinion • 18 Aug 15

In this article on the process of designing Karloff typeface, Peter Bil'ak shows just how closely related beauty and ugliness are. >
Every startup has a "Brand Debt" – make sure you know yours

Opinion • 1 Jul 15

Jim Bull, the co-founder and chief creative officer of Moving Brands, asks: “How early do startups need to think about their brand?” >
Contemplating our freedom

Opinion • 27 Apr 15

As South Africa celebrates Freedom Day, we look back on hopeful beginnings to remind us of what we set out to achieve as a nation. >
Why standardisation is a good thing

Opinion • 23 Apr 15

In this exclusive extract from David Butler and Linda Tischler’s new book, “Design to Grow”, they outline the role standards play in scaling a design. >
Jongerius and Schouwenberg label design industry depressing - Dezeen

Opinion • 10 Apr 15

Hella Jongerius and Louise Schouwenberg launch manifesto against "depressing" design industry. >
Beyond the New - A Search for Ideals in Design

Opinion • 10 Apr 15

The full text of Hella Jongerius and Louise Schouwenberg's design manifesto, "Beyond the New", is released here for the first time. >
A more "feminine" London skyline?

Opinion • 8 Mar 15

How would our cities look if we celebrated female heroines as much as their male counterparts? Design firm Squint Opera offers four whimsical scenarios. >
Quote unquote

Opinion • 27 Feb 15

Inspiring lines and thought-provoking ideas heard this week on the Design Indaba Conference stage. >
William Kentridge: Where art meets design

Opinion • 26 Jan 15

Sean O’Toole explores the blurred boundaries between art and design in the world of "serial collaborator" William Kentridge’s work. >

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