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Public lobby

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

The lobby of the Public Theatre in New York has a new look, integrating both the theatre's architecture and identity. Paula Scher led this creative reinvention.

17 Jul 13
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Crafts online

Design News > Craft

Lauren Fowler's new online shop is making her bespoke and whimsical creations accessible to all!

17 Jul 13
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Big & bright

Design News > Interaction Design

Daan Roosegaarde has updated his interactive installation "Dune", making it bigger and brighter for the "Touch and Tweet" exhibition.

17 Jul 13
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Cave lights

Design News > Interaction Design

Daan Roosegaarde's latest interactive installation, "Lotus Dome" used human movement to light up a cave in Jerusalem.

16 Jul 13
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Luxury by Lara

Lookbook > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Distinct, timeless and versatile, Lara Bohinc's jewellery design pushes the boundaries of the craft, drawing on the principles of industrial design.

16 Jul 13
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Vertical communities

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

The "Torre David – Informal Vertical Communities" exhibition by Urban-Think Tank looks at how to improve life for informal communities.

16 Jul 13
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Dot to dot

Design News > Music & Sound Design

Abbott Miller's DOT DOT DOT app invites viewers into the virtual world of music, dance and choreography.

15 Jul 13
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3D Agents

Design News > Product Design

Agents of the 3D Revolution is an exhibition showcasing the work of local and international 3D printed sculptural design and technology.

15 Jul 13
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Learning hub

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Thomas Heatherwick's winning proposal to design a university in Singapore will see teachers and students interacting on a more equal level.

14 Jul 13
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Day in the life of a country road

Design News > Interaction Design

Jeanne van Heeswijk captured the thoughts of motorists in a video that explores a day in the life of a country road.

14 Jul 13
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Europe to Africa

Design News > African Design

Dutch meets Africa in K&i's cover design for the publication "Doing Business in Africa".

13 Jul 13
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Cellular glow

Design News > Product Design

Tom Dixon's latest pendant lamp mimics cellular growth and casts geometric illusions.

13 Jul 13
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Paper Scissors Stone

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Recycled magazines, wood, broken glass and brass are transformed into bespoke jewellery pieces in Quazi Design's new Paper Scissors Stone collection.

12 Jul 13
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Desert mirage

Design News > Interaction Design

United Visual Artists explored the ability or inability to interpret a surrounding environment with their "Fragment" installation.

12 Jul 13
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Product spotlight: SL 17 Chair by Woodlam

Product Spotlight > Product Design

Inspired by the simplicity of the iconic Navy Chair Woodlam designer Søren Lassen reinterpreted it

11 Jul 13
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Summer squeeze

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Michael Bierut plays with the size and spacing of letters to create a new banner for Pentagram's New York office.

11 Jul 13
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Y Tsai: Moyo Souk & Restaurant, V&A Waterfront

Video Interviews > Urban & Landscape Design

Y Tsai takes us on a tour of the Moyo Souk & Restaurant in Cape Town, which he designed.

10 Jul 13
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TEN Collection: design tutorial ft Alexey Samsonov (Russia)

Inside View > Graphic Design & Illustration

Alexey Samsonov talks through the process of creating his digital artwork for the TEN Collection. Use the captions settings on the video player for subtitles.

10 Jul 13
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Bright, brighter, Bright Talks

Q&A > Design Thinking

Think outside the box. Challenge the status quo. Let your idea mutate and grow. Find out how... and more at Bright Talks, a new inspiration event in Cape Town.

10 Jul 13
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Dieter Rams: 10 Principles for Good Design

Inside View > Design Thinking

Dieter Rams' 10 Principles for Good Design is said to have influenced generations of designers. Here they are.

9 Jul 13
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Comprehensive Dixonary

Design News > Product Design

Aptly titled "Dixonary" Tom Dixon's new publication delves into the inspiration for his work over the past three decades.

9 Jul 13
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Hypnotic

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Karim Rashid used eye-catching colours and hypnotic patterns for the revamp of a cafeteria in South Korea.

9 Jul 13
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Infinity and beyond

Design News > Product Design

It's to infinity and beyond with Ron Arad's take multi-functional Folly bench.

9 Jul 13
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Taste the Hero

Design News > Product Design

Studio Tjep. have designed the packaging for Hero's new range of flavoured waters.

8 Jul 13

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Q&A • 20 Mar 22

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