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Shubhankar Ray: This is more powerful than advertising

Video Interviews > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Why the G-Star RAW global brand director thinks flashy ad campaigns are not always the answer.

9 Apr 15
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A new manifesto of design

Design News > Industrial Design

Hella Jongerius and Louise Schouwenberg make a public call for a return to quality and integrity in design.

8 Apr 15
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Refugee Republic

Design Frontiers > Interaction Design

A Dutch artist combines hand-drawn illustrations and documentary storytelling to convey real life in a refugee camp in Iraq.

8 Apr 15
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A sci-fi journey through post-apocalyptic Ethiopia

Q&A > Film & Animation

The movie “Crumbs” is a surreal love story written and directed by a Spaniard, filmed in Ethiopia with an all-local cast. Is this the future of globalisation?

8 Apr 15
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Q&A: Van Eijk & Van der Lubbe

Inside View > Product Design

The duo behind Van Eijk & Van der Lubbe may be partners in business and love, but their creative differences also fuel their work.

8 Apr 15
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Février Rugs by Florian Pretet

Lookbook > Product Design

These wool and silk rugs are handmade in Nepal from patterns drawn by French designer Florian Pretet.

7 Apr 15
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Bowl table lamp by New Works

Product Spotlight > Product Design

The latest light by the Copenhagen design studio is a modern-day take on a portable lantern.

7 Apr 15
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Lauren Beukes and Joey Hi-Fi: A creative collaboration

Video Interviews > Film & Animation

If this writer-and-illustrator duo were a character in one of their comics, they’d be a two-bodied monster feeding off the same brain.

7 Apr 15
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Focus on: The fine art of street signs

Focus On > Urban & Landscape Design

Street signs hold sway in our urban psyches, thanks to these design masters – and subverters.

6 Apr 15
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Focus on: The rich possibilities of play

Focus On > Product Design

These designers and creatives embrace their inner child to keep their creativity alive and kicking in their work.

5 Apr 15
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Take Five

Take Five > Product Design

The top feature this week told the story of a young designer following the trail of his Zulu roots.

4 Apr 15
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Focus on: Rwanda

Focus On > Urban & Landscape Design

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Rwanda is full of positive signs of growth and repair.

3 Apr 15
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"Earth" by Zethu Mashika

Track of the Week > Music & Sound Design

A track evoking traditional Zulu warrior culture from the upcoming movie "Hear Me Move", South Africa's first dance film.

2 Apr 15
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Emily Oberman: All good design has a level of wit

Video Interviews > Graphic Design & Illustration

The designer of numerous “Saturday Night Live” identities talks about the role of humour in her work.

2 Apr 15
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The AVLU collection by Ayse Yesim Eröktem

Product Spotlight > Product Design

Ayse Yesim Eröktem works with craftsmen from Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar to give traditional Turkish designs a contemporary twist.

2 Apr 15
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A loft conversion in Brussels

Lookbook > Architecture & Interiors

SHSH Architecture + Scenography converts a former warehouse in Brussels into a contemporary loft that adapts to its inhabitants.

1 Apr 15
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Muse light by Axo

Product Spotlight > Product Design

Axo’s Muse light blooms with a distinctive colourful luminosity.

1 Apr 15
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Ackeem Ngwenya's all-terrain wheel - Dezeen

Design Frontiers > Product Design

Roadless wheels designed by RCA graduate aim to help African farmers transport goods from remote villages.

31 Mar 15
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The Sheets desk by Lucie Koldová

Product Spotlight > Product Design

Czech designer Lucie Koldova designs an elegant desk for Křehký set to be unveiled at Salone del Mobile 2015.

31 Mar 15
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The power of the “on” switch

Design News > Design Thinking

As part of UNESCO's International Year of Light, Ghana is looking at how light design and technology can lead to sustainable development.

31 Mar 15
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Summer sideboard by Bonaldo

Product Spotlight > Product Design

This quirky cabinet delivers an invigorating bolt of saffron sunshine.

30 Mar 15
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The value of milk

Design Frontiers > Food Design

A pop-up milk parlour in Amsterdam brings designers and milk farmers together to create a more sustainable dairy industry.

30 Mar 15
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Emily Oberman's book documents 40 years of "Saturday Night Live" – It's Nice That

Design News > Design Thinking

Graphic designer Emily Oberman has teamed up with writer Alison Castle to produce "Saturday Night Live: The Book".

30 Mar 15
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Abstract animals

Next Generation > Product Design

ECAL Master’s graduate Hongchao Wang creates a series of abstract store window displays for luxury French brand Hermés.

30 Mar 15

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Design News • 21 Jun 22

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Q&A • 21 Jun 22

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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 >
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Design News • 21 Jun 22

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