INSPIRE / MAGAZINE

Q406: A tribute to Alan Fletcher

A special tribute to a doyen of design who inspired delegates at the 2003 Design Indaba with his prolific and ubiquitous designs. A legend.

Renowned jeweller Ida-elsje is in demand for her beautiful and highly personal engagement rings and other fine pieces.

Michael MacGarry writes about the South African exhibition at the 10th Venice International Architecture Biennale.

Nine large-scale metal tree sculptures with colourful, rotating mid-sections have given new life to Juta Street in Johannesburg.

The interior design for SRK Legal Assistance in the Hague is a tribute to the Dutch flower.

Providing the right solution between cool design and peace of mind, ZenKaya is a new local concept for prefab living and working space.

The South African book cover has come a long way, ponders Michelle Matthews of Oshun Books.

Marc Shoul explores the small cycles of daily life against a larger backdrop of shadow, light, unspoken drama and uncertain peace in Israel.

A personal journal produced over two years by Durban-based graphic designer Trevor Paul has reignited his creativity.

Beverley Price’s unique jewellery is inspired by western as well as indigenous South African goldsmithing and ritual objects.

The first contemporary flagship store for Longchamp has been designed by Heatherwick Studio.

Design Indaba magazine pays tribute to graphic design guru Alan Fletcher.

The “Metropolis” edition of Design Indaba magazine considers the world’s expected urban influx and the future role design should play.

The Young Dreamers. Youth is wasted on the young. Youth is the future of culture.

Design Indaba magazine’s 10th birthday edition teams up past and present speakers to discuss design and life.

It’s time to not only design the solution yourself, but do it yourself!