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Goodbye to a South African wine legend

Design News > Creative Economy

Wine pioneer and businessman extraordinaire, Graham Beck has sadly passed away at the age of 80.

27 Jul 10
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Push and Phul

Design News > Product Design

You know you’ve got a winner when a chair is not only comfortable to sit on but also exceptionally beautiful to look at.

27 Jul 10
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Champagne sweetness

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

The label for a bottle of champagne accompanying an individual marriage proposal was so charming it had to be turned into a full range.

27 Jul 10
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Bigger than big

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Did you know that Niger has the highest birth rate or that 848 million people are malnourished? Jonathan Barnbrook puts it in context.

26 Jul 10
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Luscious lace

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Tord Boontje’s latest collection of lace-inspired products is a gorgeous reassessment of the possibilities of this technique.

26 Jul 10
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Ping pong

Design News > Product Design

Troika have created a set of playful ping pong bats in recognition of Ron Arad's life, work and love of table tennis.

26 Jul 10
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From the other side

Design News

A photography exhibition in Jo'burg explores alternative versions and experiences of the recent World Cup.

23 Jul 10
00:44:20

Mokena Makeka on public spaces for expression

Talks > Architecture & Interiors

Public spaces should be spaces of cultural expression. Mokena Makeka shares his thoughts and ideas on this concept.

23 Jul 10
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Home grown couture

Design News > Design Thinking

Forget haute couture and trend setting. With BioCouture, you can now grow your own fashion and you'll be reducing your carbon footprint.

22 Jul 10
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Forget peace, here's to Goodwill and Fernandes!

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

One is almost tempted to use the old cliché “dynamite comes in small packages” when describing this teeny tiny magazine.

21 Jul 10
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Tried and tested

Design News > Design Thinking

The field of design that emulates nature's tried 'n tested ways is gradually gaining momentum. Learn more about biomimicry at a workshop.

21 Jul 10
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Cardboard clock

Design News > Product Design

The grandfather clock in the children’s song was too tall for the shelf. Luckily this one is built with limited space in mind.

21 Jul 10
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Every drop counts

Design News > Design Thinking

Inspired by a sign to “Please Use Water Sparingly” Paul Priestman of Priestmangoode created an object that helps reduce your water usage.

20 Jul 10
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For the love of Camille

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Arne Quinze's installation on the Boieldieu bridge in France is part tribute and celebration while also aiming to reconnect people.

20 Jul 10
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Clowning around

Design News > Product Design

Containers are often very boring, purely functional objects. Tomas Kral has added a playful element to his new collection of jars.

19 Jul 10
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Light reflector

Design News > Product Design

A light that takes its name from a spiral galaxy but resembles a sea creature is able to create just the right ambiance in private spaces.

19 Jul 10
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Rock 'n rail

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

A new concept design for a high-speed passenger train reflects something of the nostalgia of compartmental train travel of years gone by.

19 Jul 10
00:23:21

Luyanda Mpahlwa's housing solution

Talks > Architecture & Interiors

Finding solutions for the housing problem in South Africa is a pressing issue and one that architects have a lot to contribute to, says Luyanda Mpahlwa.

19 Jul 10
01:04:37

Marcel Wanders on reaching people through design

Talks > Product Design

In design, it’s important to experiment and find different ways of looking at your surroundings, Marcel Wanders believes.

19 Jul 10
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Pump it up

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

fuseproject’s latest design, the GE WattStation, hopes to popularise electric plug-in vehicles.

16 Jul 10
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A bug's life

Design News > Design Thinking

Insects are an important part of our biodiversity. Arup provides them five-star treatment with the Insect Hotel.

15 Jul 10
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Super solar house

Design News > Design Thinking

A house that balances the user's comfort with top-notch energy efficiency sounds like any oxymoron. Until you experience the Lumenhaus...

14 Jul 10
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Possibilities of a page

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

A new exhibition at FADA Gallery look at creating spaces for artists to pursue their creativity while doing research.

14 Jul 10
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Toilet humour

Design News > Product Design

Toilet brushes have been pretty standardised over the years but a funky Afro-inspired design adds a clean edge to this household item.

13 Jul 10

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Arbour days

Design News • 21 Jun 22

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Superstructures

Q&A • 21 Jun 22

Mona-Lisa Mthethwa believes architecture can be used as a tool to bring about sustainable change >
Home and away

Design Frontiers • 21 Jun 22

The new Africa Centre in Southwark is poised to unveil a permanent collection of contemporary African art, following a much-anticipated refurbishment >
Dream, explore, discover

Design News • 21 Jun 22

Take a seat on a Bofred masterpiece and be transported to a world where all you need do is actively observe >

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