Articles

There’s nothing like a little paint to jazz things up. Amateur Indian creatives are taking matters, or paintbrushes, into their own hands. >

South Africa's first non-profit creative agency is aligning smart business practices with a heightened awareness of social responsibility. >

What do you do with a heritage rich, prime location in the heart of the Mother City? Turn it into a Taj hotel, of course. >

Now anyone can make interesting drawings and illustrations - all you need is Ze Frank's new Flash web app. >

If not photography, Ed Suter would have been a homicide detective for the NYPD. It's a happy coincidence that photography came out tops. >

Durban's recently completed Moses Mabhida Station a design-friendly example of the possibilities for local transport infrastructure. >

The third installment in Gary Hustwit's design documentary film trilogy, Urbanized, takes a look at cities as dynamic urban spaces. >

Graphic designer Richard Hart is passionate about women’s shoes. He’s also looking for a creative muse, if anybody is up to the task… >

“Earthship” sounds like something from a sci-fi movie, but it’s an environmentally friendly housing solution for earthquake-stricken Haiti. >

Paul Priestman believes that with enough optimism and a continuous improvement mindset, design can probably save the world. >

An innovative, tea bag-like water filter could provide millions of people with clean and safe drinking water. >

The Waste Not Want It campaign might be the most effective way of (really) greening your office. >

“Maak mooi” (make pretty) is what graphic designer Peet Pienaar does. Find out what else he does – out and in his studio. >

A new range of furniture makes optimal use of bamboo as material while also employing local artisans from an Indian village. >