August 2019 Archive

Three fashionable items designed for the differently abled

Design News • 23 Aug 19

Grace Jun and her team at the Open Style Lab are creating functional and stylish clothing that considers everyone. >
Sifiso Shange honours women with his ‘Afri Modern’ designs

Design News • 21 Aug 19

As the founder and director of Afri Modern, Sifiso Shange is making waves with his culturally influenced designs. >
5 quirky buildings that show architecture with a twist

Design News • 16 Aug 19

From a smog eating building in Poland to a cultural centre in Senegal that cools itself and more. >
The Trap is an exploration of the female form merged with nature

Design News • 9 Aug 19

Ali Aschman explores her conflicting feelings on the ways in which women have been associated with nature through the ages. >
Street artist Nardstar is painting women of colour in public spaces

Design News • 2 Aug 19

Nardstar's murals can be found in New York, Paris and her hometown, Cape Town >
Designer Siyanda Mbele on fusing functionality, aesthetics and culture

Design News • 1 Aug 19

By creating practical, locally made art and furniture, Mbele hopes to inspire younger South African designers to learn and teach. >

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