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Don't do it

Reviews > Graphic Design & Illustration

Rules are made to be broken. Except when it comes to the Comic Sans typeface...

30 May 12
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1836

Design News > Product Design

Batavian 1836 is a new cabinet by Egg Designs, taking its inspiration from the kists brought to South Africa by the early settlers.

29 May 12
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20Q: Hellicar & Lewis

Q&A > Interaction Design

"Freedom at work is freedom from work" is a piece of creative advice that both Joel Lewis and Pete Hellicar believe to be true. The duo answer 20 questions.

28 May 12
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René Redzepi: Saturday Night Projects

Inside View > Food Design

René Redzepi talks about his Saturday Night Projects held every week at Noma restaurant in Copenhagen.

25 May 12
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Lift-off

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Frank Tjepkema's redesign of Lounge 4 at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam brings a street feel to the space.

25 May 12
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Kees Dorst at What Design Can Do

Video Interviews > Urban & Landscape Design

At the What Design Can Do conference in Amsterdam professor Kees Dorst spoke about how design can help solve urban crime issues.

25 May 12
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A New Skin for the Mapungubwe Rhino

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Beverley Price’s rhinoceros sculpture, "Mapungubwe – A New Skin", symbolises the latency of a new object hybridity in South Africa.

24 May 12
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Step-by-step with Ferran Adrià

Reviews > Food Design

Now you don't need to be a gastronomic guru to cook with Ferran Adrià. The top chef's The Family Meal takes you through it step-by-step.

23 May 12
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Abitare interview Alfredo Brillembourg (Urban-Think Tank) at Design Indaba 2012

Video Interviews > Urban & Landscape Design

Alfredo Brillembourg talks about creating an urban toolbox for architecture, and how the role of the architect is changing.

23 May 12
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20Q: Gareth Howat of Hat-trick

Q&A > Graphic Design & Illustration

Though it makes him slightly uncomfortable, Gareth Howat of Hat-trick answers 20 questions.

21 May 12
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Marcelo Rosenbaum at What Design Can Do

Video Interviews > Product Design

Design can be used to show the soul, culture and creativity of people, Marcelo Rosenbaum believes. The Brazilian designer talks about education, TV and craft.

18 May 12
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Silverback

Design News > Product Design

The Silverback light for KiBiSi creates a dynamic and attractive interface between architectural space and light.

17 May 12
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Material inspiration

Design News > Product Design

Konstantin Grcic's Medici chair is inspired by the natural form of the wood from which it is made.

16 May 12
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Cups of aroma

Design News > Product Design

Nendo's Häagen-Dazs Aroma Cup is a candleholder that resembles the packaging of the premium ice-cream brand and mimics the treat's lovely vanilla scent.

15 May 12
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20Q: Andy Cartwright

Q&A > Product Design

The 2012 Design Indaba Innovation Award winner says he's an aspiring entrepreneur with a vision. We catch up with him over 20 questions.

14 May 12
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Turning Point

Design News > Product Design

At the 2nd Holon Design Week, Israeli design shows it's ready for its international debut.

11 May 12
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Still & Sparkling

Design News > Product Design

Nendo’s new glass collections supported by Lasvit were shown at the exhibition Still & Sparkling during the Milano Salone.

10 May 12
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Product spotlight: Rogz Grinz ball by Porky Hefer

Product Spotlight > Product Design

Is that dog gloriously happy to see me? Or is it the friendliest way ever to play catch with your pooch?

10 May 12
00:11:18

Nelly Ben Hayoun on designing experiences

Talks > Interaction Design

Nelly Ben Hayoun, your astro-assistant for this presentation, designs experiences.

10 May 12
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20Q: Nelly Ben Hayoun

Q&A > Interaction Design

Thrilling, creative, passionate, these are just some of the terms that could be used to describe the work of Nelly Ben Hayoun. She shares some of her quirks.

10 May 12
00:08:06

Joe Saavedra on robots, alcohol and citizen sensors

Talks > Product Design

The Creative Technologist from Parsons The New School for Design uses physical computing to empower people to learn about their environment on their own terms.

9 May 12
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Cross # Towers

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

The hashtag shape of a new apartment block in Korea, by BIG Architects, is not inspired by the Twittersphere, but a response to height restrictions.

9 May 12
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The third industrial revolution begins

Design News > Industrial Design

The tools of manufacturing – like 3D printing – are within reach of the hands of the masses, ushering in a 3rd industrial revolution.

8 May 12
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Washing feature

Design News > Product Design

Amedeo is a new washbasin, designed by Karim Rashid, that takes its inspiration from the natural flow of water.

8 May 12

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Heightened play

Design News • 30 May 22

Francesco Nassimbeni’s film, ‘AEIOU’ has scooped the prestigious Jury Award for Best Experimental Short at this year’s Cannes Short Film Festival. Here’s why >
What happens at the salone…

Design News • 30 May 22

The 60th edition of the world’s biggest furniture fair, Salone del Mobile.Milano – scheduled for June this year – is a vibrant subsidiary of Milan Design Week >
Thought print

Q&A • 30 May 22

Design Indaba Emerging Creative Mohau Moholane was always “that kid that drew”. He explains why people are his focal point and what art means to his identity >
Reimagination is the new disruption

Design News • 30 May 22

Disruption’s “softer” cousin, Reimagination, is a survival tool for brands, and leads the way to a better world through creativity >

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