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This Over That

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Creative director and co-founder of Alt Group Dean Poole's delightful little book "This Over That" visualises phrases containing the word "over".

3 Apr 14
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Victorian meets Zulu fashion

Design News > African Design

Susan Didcott's Smock Collar resembles a traditional Victorian collar with a Zulu-inspired aesthetic.

3 Apr 14
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Iconic colour

Design News > Product Design

Paul Smith celebrates renowned furniture designer Hans J. Wegner's birth with a redesign of the iconic Shell Chair.

3 Apr 14
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Where architects live

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

An exhibition at the upcoming Salone del Mobile in Milan gives visitors an intimate look into the living spaces of some of the world's leading architects.

2 Apr 14
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Future by design

Design News > Product Design

The Vitra Design Museum is presenting the largest ever solo exhibition of German designer Konstantin Grcic's work.

2 Apr 14
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Raw reality

Design News > African Design

Hamed Design Studio creates exquisite furniture pieces that expose the raw realities of Africa in a contemporary way.

2 Apr 14
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Issa Diabaté: Designing the future of urban Africa

Video Interviews > Architecture & Interiors

Ivorian architect and managing director of Koffi & Diabaté Architects, Issa Diabaté speaks about the need for a broad vision of the future of African cities.

1 Apr 14
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Smarter phones

Q&A > African Design

ICT entrepreneur and founder of ReKindle Learning Rapelang Rabana talks to Design Indaba about how mobile and internet access can shape the future of Africa.

1 Apr 14
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A light in the dark

Design News > Product Design

Paul Cocksedge has designed a bicycle light that is simple, safe and secure for the everyday cyclist.

1 Apr 14
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Revolutionary graphics

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Paula Scher has designed the layout of writer and educator Susan S. Szenasy's book, "Szenacy, Design Advocate".

31 Mar 14
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Winter warmer

Design News > Product Design

French designer Inga Sempé has created a new range of luxurious woolen blankets for the renowned Norwegian textile brand Røros Tweed.

31 Mar 14
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Four impactful Africa apps

Hot Topic > Information Design

From tackling gender violence and authenticating pharmaceuticals to enhancing antenatal care and empowering farmers, African apps solve real problems.

31 Mar 14
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Crafting power

Lookbook > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Progressive craft company Quazi Design has revealed their 2014 lookbook. Here's a look at some of their hottest collections of the year.

30 Mar 14
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Air freshener

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

Daan Roosegaarde's Smog project is a true example of a smart and social city.

30 Mar 14
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Double take

Design News > Product Design

Nendo has designed a simplistic and one-of-a-kind wooden chair for their solo exhibition at Salone del Mobile 2014.

29 Mar 14
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Clear as crystal

Design News > Product Design

Tokujin Yoshioka continues his exploration of prisms and the refraction of light with a unique furniture collection for Italian brand Kartell.

29 Mar 14
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Weaving a tradition

Design News > Craft

Gone Rural's Fluoro Vases – Series 2 showcase a modern translation of traditional African patterns.

28 Mar 14
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Amongst Inspiration: Steve Simpson

FilmFestFriday > Graphic Design & Illustration

Meet illustrator Steve Simpson, In this #FilmFestFridays video he talks about his inspiration and influences.

28 Mar 14
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David Goldblatt: The ultimate portrait

Video Interviews > Art & Photography

Driven by a relentless curiosity, photographer David Goldblatt has been capturing the people, places and structures of South Africa for more than 50 years.

28 Mar 14
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Surfing in the USA

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

DJ Stout has designed the layout and cover for a new coffee-table book that looks at the surfing culture in Texas.

27 Mar 14
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Nifty lighting

Design News > Product Design

The Colour Cup designed by Editions in Craft looks at a unique way to transform ordinary light bulbs into décor accessories.

27 Mar 14
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Speed racing

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Hat-trick have recently completed the new branding for the Williams Formula One team.

27 Mar 14
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From discarded bottle to desirable decor

Design News > African Design

The Blantyre Jars by People of the Sun offer a fresh way of reusing discarded wine bottles.

26 Mar 14
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Behind the scenes at Shonaquip

Product Spotlight > Product Design

What began as a mother's wish to give her daughter mobility has become an enterprise making all-terrain wheelchairs for more than 70 000 users.

26 Mar 14

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Future compostable

Design News • 13 Jun 22

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Hold my beer

Design News • 13 Jun 22

Daniel Ting Chong’s partnership with Local Brewery & Co. brings inclusivity and fashionable fun to craft beer >
A continental visionary

Q&A • 13 Jun 22

Nkululeko Mthembu’s design thinking helps to solve uniquely African challenges >
Fast track to a modern Senegal

Design News • 13 Jun 22

Renowned Senegalese architect Fatiya Diene Mazza, who is founder of the firm ID+EA, has been instrumental in refreshing the infrastructure of her nation >

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