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Big win for Hjalti Karlsson

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Congratulations to Hjalti Karlsson who has won the prestigious Nordic Torsten and Wanja Söderberg Prize.

30 May 13
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TEN Collection: design tutorial ft Adhemas Batista (Brazil)

Inside View > Graphic Design & Illustration

Learn how Adhemas Batista created his artwork for season two of the TEN Collection. View subtitles by selecting your language on the video player settings.

30 May 13
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Product spotlight: Langazela by Africa!Ignite

Product Spotlight > African Design

Bright, bold and beautiful, in this week’s Product Spotlight we take a closer look at Africa!Ignite’s Langazela cushions.

30 May 13
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Dancing for products

Design News > Interaction Design

Revital Cohen's latest project "75 Watt" explores human movement in mass-manufacturing through a choreographic dance.

30 May 13
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David Kester: We need to be in a state of constant design

Video Interviews > Product Design

In an interview at the 2013 What Design Can Do conference in Amsterdam, David Kester spoke about ways in which design allows for exploration and development.

29 May 13/ Brand Collaboration
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Lost in plain sight

Profiling > Art & Photography

His passion for travel and love of landscapes underpins photographer Dillon Marsh's work. He finds the unusual in the everyday, elevating it to a fine art.

29 May 13
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African pride

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Laduma Ngxokolo designed a range of Mohair blankets expressing his heritage and the natural landscape of South Africa.

29 May 13
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Touches of whimsy

Q&A > Graphic Design & Illustration

Illustrator Kirsten Sims describes her work as "whimsical, theatrical, humorous and experimental". We caught up with her to find out more about her work.

28 May 13
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Human resilience

Design News > Interaction Design

Three renowned architects created an exhibition offering visitors an interactive and emotional experience of human resilience and hope.

28 May 13
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When in Venice

Design News > Interaction Design

The 55th Venice Biennale, celebrating art, architecture, film, theatre and dance, takes place from 1 June to 24 November 2013.

27 May 13
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Notes on Net Prophet

Inside View > Interaction Design

"Making business sense of the internet", Net Prophet 2013 left conference goers this week with some stellar advice on how to do just that and more.

24 May 13
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Fair phone

Design News > Product Design

Bas van Abel designed a smartphone that focusses on improving social and environmental conditions.

24 May 13
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Stay with me

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Faith47's latest mural provokes an emotional response and references the Gaeta Cemetery in Italy.

23 May 13
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Product spotlight: Chairman by Nawaaz Saldulker

Product Spotlight > Product Design

In the first of a new series looking at bespoke South African designs that demonstrate a unique craftsmanship, we feature Nawaaz Saldulker's Chairman.

23 May 13
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A beautiful way

Design News > Interaction Design

Abbott Miller commemorates the 175th anniversary of Green-Wood Cemetery with a life-like exhibition symbolising the park's paths, roads and burial sites.

22 May 13
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Deliciously textured

Next Generation > Craft

Texture designer Isabeau Joubert's interest in handcrafts like knitting and crochet has led her to creating objects that introduce a new kind of materiality.

22 May 13
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TEN Collection: design tutorial ft Marumiyan (Japan)

Inside View > Graphic Design & Illustration

A tutorial with Japanese graphic artist Marumiyan on creating his artwork for the Fotolia TEN Collection. Click 'captions' on the video player for subtitles.

21 May 13
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Sustainable energy how-to manual

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Eddie Opara has designed a how-to manual for New York City's innovative and sustainable geothermal heat pump system.

21 May 13
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Japanese lifestyle

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Shigeru Ban took part in Kenya Hara's "House Version" exhibition, showcasing the Western influence on Japanese lifestyle.

20 May 13
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Splash of colour

Design News > Product Design

Piet Hein Eek's folding bench concept is adaptable, comfortable and adds a splash of colour to the Verkadefabriek in the Netherlands.

20 May 13
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Performance style

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Suzaan Heyns designed performance looks for Toya Delazy and Reason at this year's MTN South African Music Awards.

18 May 13
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What Design Can Do 2013

Inside View > Interaction Design

The first day of the third annual What Design Can Do (WDCD) conference in Amsterdam kicked off to an energetic start.

17 May 13
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Urban redesign

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

Bjarke Ingels is the second contender to redevelop the iconic Miami Beach Convention Centre.

17 May 13
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Bar Design Initiative

Design News > Product Design

Fine Brandy. By Design invites talented designers to create a mobile bar in the Bar Design Initiative.

16 May 13/ Advertorial

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