Design News

  • About-Face by Matali Crasset.
    Just for fun
    Design News • 18 Oct 10
    Matali Crasset's new designs for Domeau & Pérès are pretty, fun and carry subliminal messages. >
  • Silver Sugar Spoon by Studio Makkink & Bey. Photo via designboom.
    Just a spoonful
    Design News • 18 Oct 10
    It makes the medicine go down in a delightful way but sugar also has an interesting heritage, as explored in a new design installation. >
  • Byzantine saddle design by Kara Ginther.
    Well seated
    Design News • 18 Oct 10
    It might be all in the mind, but sitting on a pretty saddle will definitely make cycling for exercise (or pleasure) more fun. >
  • The Tribe-e.
    One for the tribe
    Design News • 17 Oct 10
    Trib-e is a new online community established to advance creativity and innovation across various disciplines. >
  • Eco Design Initiative.
    Fuss-free sustainability
    Design News • 17 Oct 10
    Designers are the catalysts that make a sustainable future possible, it's probably because they take "No kak!". >
  • Geo sound absorbing wall panels by Ineke Hans.
    In the corner, against the wall
    Design News • 16 Oct 10
    Ineke Hans has two new designs for the home that make effective use of space. >
  • BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics.
    Green is good
    Design News • 16 Oct 10
    Change the world: Design a good green solution. >
  • Tord Boontje installation.
    Time for design
    Design News • 15 Oct 10
    Colour is an important part of the design process but an aspect that is often neglected until the very end by designers. >
  • An exhibition of a multiple personality disorder by Ross Chowles.
    Not one, but many
    Design News • 15 Oct 10 • Sponsored Content
    Ross Chowles's exhibition of a multiple personality disorder is a showcase of paintings that give expression to his creativity. >
  • New Vienna Now. Art direction by Stefan Sagmeister.
    New in Vienna
    Design News • 15 Oct 10
    Stefan Sagmeister's latest project is a comprehensive creative guide to contemporary Vienna. >
  • Gropes handlebar grips by Nonusual.
    Gripping and groping
    Design News • 14 Oct 10
    Now groping can be as easy as tying your shoelaces, or riding a bike... >
  • Brick couch by KiBiSi.
    Brick for brick
    Design News • 14 Oct 10
    A very brick looking couch could add an interesting and rather masculine touch to your living room or study. >
  • Tomas Kral & Camille Blin for Okolo. Photo: Federico Berardi & Okolo.
    Perfect for pencils
    Design News • 13 Oct 10
    "Monster" seems an unlikely name for a collection of pencil cases but sometimes fabulous simply triumphs function. >
  • Bob chair by Hella Jongerius for Kettal.
    Sitting on Bob
    Design News • 13 Oct 10
    Bob's not your uncle, but a new masculine garden chair designed by Hella Jongerius. >
  • SAYL Chair by fuseproject for Herman Miller.
    Suspension seating
    Design News • 13 Oct 10
    The SAYL Chair is stylish, ergonomic and eco-friendly. But isn’t that exactly what we expect from Yves Béhar and Herman Miller? >
  • Data-Driven by Karim Rashid.
    Digital abstraction
    Design News • 12 Oct 10
    Karim Rashid's latest series of abstract digital works combines his interests in art and scientific thinking. >
  • The One Room Hotel by JAMESPLUMB (www.jamesplumb.co.uk), photo by Gisela Torres (www.giselatorres.co.uk).
    One of a kind
    Design News • 12 Oct 10 • Sponsored Content
    A showcase of gorgeous interior design by day, a customised hotel room by night. The One Room Hotel is a unique design experience. >
  • Freak Show: Kueng Caputo.
    Freaks of design
    Design News • 11 Oct 10
    Freak Show is an exhibition of selected designers that challenge the system and consider strategies for design (dis)engagement. >
  • Off-Axis Watch by Eric Janssen.
    Watch with a twist
    Design News • 11 Oct 10
    The Off-Axis Watch removes the need to bend one's elbow when looking at the time. >
  • Diamant coffin by Jacob Jensen Design.
    For eternity
    Design News • 10 Oct 10
    The new Diamant series of coffins and urns: For a more dignified farewell... >
  • Wall panels by Anne Kyyrö Quinn.
    Whispering walls
    Design News • 9 Oct 10
    Anne Kyyrö Quinn’s unique designs may qualify as the world’s most beautiful sound-proof wall panels. >
  • City Bowl by Maria van Rooyen.
    Homeward bound
    Design News • 9 Oct 10
    With coin rubbings as the medium for large drawings, Maria van Rooyen explores issues of homesickness in her exhibition. >
  • The Country Trainer. Photo: Camper.
    Camping out
    Design News • 8 Oct 10
    Camper and Jasper. It evens sounds comfortable. Now see the shoe that resulted from the collaboration. >
  • Zwartkop High School: The winning team.
    Be the difference
    Design News • 8 Oct 10 • Sponsored Content
    The Making a Difference Through Design competition teaches high school learners about the value of design in our everyday lives. >

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From the Archives

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    Q&A • 10 Apr 22
    Nandipha Yanta’s artwork focuses on self-care for Black women >
  • Outer peace
    Design News • 10 Apr 22
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  • Text messaging
    Q&A • 10 Apr 22
    ‘Tentative Words Change Everything’ is a new outdoor sculpture exhibition by British artist Nathan Coley >
  • Art for art’s sake
    Design News • 10 Apr 22
    A reimagining of one of the world’s foremost performing arts schools has healing potential for creatives and audiences alike >