2015 Archive

The Fedora lighting range is inspired by a Russian doll

Product Spotlight • 21 Jul 15

Dima Loginoff , the rising star of Russian design, plays with a traditional shape in his latest contemporary design for Italian design company Axo Light. >
Eat an ice cream then grow a tree

Product Spotlight • 16 Jul 15

This ice-lolly stick can be planted when you finish eating it and it will grow into a tree. >
Two Italian craftsmen create glass inspired by bubble wrap

Product Spotlight • 15 Jul 15

Maya Lapp and Denis Perera subvert the irresistible desire to play with bubble wrap by casting it in glass. >
How innovation saved a sheep-farming town in Devon

Product Spotlight • 14 Jul 15

A product designer has saved a sheep-farming community by inventing a brand new material that utilises wool. >
Toast and a hug from RCA graduate

Product Spotlight • 7 Jul 15

London-based designer Ted Wiles designed a toaster that only works when you give it a hug in an attempt to make its users happy. >
A bikini that helps protect wearers from harmful UV

Product Spotlight • 7 Jul 15

Spinali Design’s new bikini helps women monitor their sun exposure responsibly. >
A glass bubble transforms in motion

Product Spotlight • 6 Jul 15

"Holon" is an intriguing glass sculpture created by Dutch designers Jetske Visser and Michiel Martens. >
The power of Icelandic crystals are captured in the 101.86° light

Product Spotlight • 1 Jul 15

Thomas Vailly and Laura Lynn Jansen examine the colourful nature of crystals to create layers of colourful illumination. >
Architects will love Nendo’s new bag for Tod’s

Product Spotlight • 22 Jun 15

The acclaimed Japanese studio designs a multi-purpose bag with architects’ needs in mind for Italian brand Tod’s. >
The classic wooden toy gets a technological twist

Product Spotlight • 22 Jun 15

Avakai embraces the best of both worlds – artisanal children’s toys of the past and the technological advances of today. >
Wiid Design launches the world's largest cork pendant

Product Spotlight • 19 Jun 15

South African designer Laurie Wiid van Heerden continues his love affair with cork as he launches the world’s largest Façade grade cork pendant lamp. >
Hyko the polar bear will be your energy conscience

Product Spotlight • 12 Jun 15

The colour-changing Hyko Bear turns environmental awareness into a playful game for the family. >
Nivea has created a doll that suffers from sunburn

Product Spotlight • 9 Jun 15

In order to help teach kids about the importance of wearing sunscreen, Nivea has created this doll that turns red without protection. >
The MOTI rules out all excuses for bad habits

Product Spotlight • 8 Jun 15

The MOTI is a personable smart accessory that helps you train yourself into good habits. >
Cocoon Light by Clarisse Design

Product Spotlight • 4 Jun 15

Durban-based studio Clarisse Design launches a light inspired by the silk web of a cocoon. >
Matali Crasset’s “We Trust In Wood” project supports local craftsmen in France

Product Spotlight • 4 Jun 15

Matali Crasset collaborates with craftsmen in the rural French woodland of La Muese. >
A cell phone designed to be used as little as possible

Product Spotlight • 2 Jun 15

The Lightphone is a thoughtfully designed phone that allows you to be more connected to the moment. >
Skinny laMinx launches Diggi Dot collection

Product Spotlight • 2 Jun 15

South Africa's favourite fabric designer, Heather Moore of Skinny laMinx, goes all sweet and subtle in her new collection. >
Buzz lamp by The Artisan

Product Spotlight • 1 Jun 15

A rugged copper-pipe lamp from Ingrid Auret and Jovan Geldenhuys of The Artisan launches today. >
Tri-light standing lamp by Dark Horse

Product Spotlight • 28 May 15

Cape Town studio Dark Horse launches a minimal lamp with their signature angular aesthetic. >
Juno blanket by Mungo Designs

Product Spotlight • 21 May 15

Mungo Design have revived an age-old tradition of giving the gift of warmth. >
A contemporary folding chair by David Irwin Studio

Product Spotlight • 15 May 15

British designer David Irwin showcases his contemporary folding chair at the exhibition "Tools for Everyday Life" at ICFF 2015. >
Woven grass handbags by DXP

Product Spotlight • 12 May 15

Pichulik collaborates with Design Africa and the Du Noon Urban Weavers on a collection of unusual bags made of rope and indigenous grass. >
Sunken candleholders by Adriana Castillo Cota

Product Spotlight • 11 May 15

Mexican designer Adriana Castillo Cota draws on ship wreckages for a collection of striking candleholders. >

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