Design News

  • Spiralling tower
    Design News • 20 Dec 12
    Adding a significant structure to the Phoenix skyline, BIG Architects blend form and function for the "Phoenix Observation Tower". >
  • Coined Underground
    Design News • 20 Dec 12
    In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the London Underground the Royal Mint has struck two new coins, one of them designed by BarberOsgerby. >
  • Tomorrow's sky
    Tomorrow's sky
    Design News • 19 Dec 12
    Mathieu Lehanneur's project "Tomorrow is another day" gives hospital patients a sense of hope through seeing the sky of the future. >
  • Border free
    Design News • 19 Dec 12
    The first exhibition by Design without Borders looks into the effectiveness of using design and creativity to address issues in developing countries. >
  • A new identity
    Design News • 18 Dec 12
    Harry Pearce fuses history and modernity in creating a confident new identity for one of Britain's oldest institutions. >
  • Lively forest
    Design News • 14 Dec 12 • Sponsored Content
    Jason Bruges Studio has designed an installation that engages and interacts playfully with young patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. >
  • Lover, lost
    Design News • 13 Dec 12
    "lost lover" is the title of Faith47's most recent work at Design Miami 2012. >
  • Art for India
    Design News • 12 Dec 12
    India's first-ever biennale, the Kochi-Muziris Biennale starts today and will run for three months, aiming to put Kochi on the world map of culture. >
  • White Swan in white carrara marble. Photo: Tiziano Rossi.
    Swan in black and white
    Design News • 12 Dec 12
    Satyendra Pakhalé’s White Swan and Black Swan marks the first time the designer has worked in marble. >
  • Colour melts
    Design News • 11 Dec 12
    The melting pot of diversity that is South Africa inspires and informs the work of graphic designer Sharp-Lee Mthimkulu. >
  • Andrea. Photo: Véronique Huyghe.
    Collection of things
    Design News • 11 Dec 12
    Mathieu Lehanneur's first retrospective, Choses, can be seen in Belgium until the end of March 2013. >
  • Concrete style
    Design News • 10 Dec 12
    Representing the three different stages of cement, Suzaan Heyn's latest collection reveals the versatility in fashion design. >
  • Pet project
    Design News • 10 Dec 12
    Calling all pet lovers: Kenya Hara's "Architecture for Dogs" project looks at creative ways people can interact with their pets. >
  • Top class
    Design News • 8 Dec 12
    Priestmangoode’s design of the first class cabin for the Brazilian TAM Airlines prioritises comfort and makes it social. >
  • Eye for programming
    Design News • 7 Dec 12
    The Bright Eyes Kit seeks to take the bland and boring out of programming to make it easy, fun and accessible. >
  • Bell of the lion
    Design News • 7 Dec 12
    Faith47's second piece of work at Art Basel 2012 in Miami is titled “let he who tied the bell to the lion take it off”. >
  • Distinctly Different
    Lookbook • 6 Dec 12
    Sir John Hegarty, creative and founder of BBH, will be speaking at Design Indaba Conference 2013. Here are some highlights from his creative portfolio. >
  • A Dutch dream
    Design News • 6 Dec 12
    Revealing an adventurous and modern spirit, the Andaz Hotel designed by Marcel Wanders contrasts modern and historic style. >
  • Oscar Niemeyer by Gil Pinhero
    RIP Oscar Niemeyer
    Design News • 6 Dec 12
    The iconic Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer has passed away at the age of 104. His work and influence will continue to inspire generations. >
  • Sparse seating
    Design News • 4 Dec 12
    Studio Tjep's Recesssion Chair Bronze comments on current and looming economic issues in the world, and can be seen at Design Miami/. >
  • Avondster
    Design News • 3 Dec 12
    Faith47’s first update from Art Basel 2012 in Miami. >
  • Celebratory vases
    Design News • 3 Dec 12
    Jaime Hayón designed classic and historic vases to celebrate BD Barcelona Design's 40th anniversary. >
  • Mind the design business
    Design News • 3 Dec 12
    Asia's leading anual event centered on design, innovation and brands celebrates its tenth anniversary. >
  • Functionally organic
    Design News • 1 Dec 12
    Using organic materials and a sustainable design process, Lucas R Adams is dedicated to green design. >

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From the Archives

  • Heightened play
    Design News • 30 May 22
    Francesco Nassimbeni’s film, ‘AEIOU’ has scooped the prestigious Jury Award for Best Experimental Short at this year’s Cannes Short Film Festival. Here’s why >
  • What happens at the salone…
    Design News • 30 May 22
    The 60th edition of the world’s biggest furniture fair, Salone del Mobile.Milano – scheduled for June this year – is a vibrant subsidiary of Milan Design Week >
  • Thought print
    Q&A • 30 May 22
    Design Indaba Emerging Creative Mohau Moholane was always “that kid that drew”. He explains why people are his focal point and what art means to his identity >
  • Reimagination is the new disruption
    Design News • 30 May 22
    Disruption’s “softer” cousin, Reimagination, is a survival tool for brands, and leads the way to a better world through creativity >