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Architecture & Interiors
David Adjaye's design of Rivington Place in London addressed the need for a contemporary exhibition space.
13 Feb 12
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Range of symbolism
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
Part symbolism, part tongue-in-cheek, Eon Hoon's range of bespoke jewellery captures a part of human emotion.
13 Feb 12
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Urbanized trailer
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Urban & Landscape Design
"Urbanized" is the much-anticipated final instalment of the Gary Hustwit design film trilogy.
12 Feb 12
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Line of creative genes
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Creative Economy
Commercial creatives Justin Gomes and Charl Thom of Cape Town agency FoxP2 are taking the ad industry by storm, one mutation at a time.
10 Feb 12
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Cut above the rest
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Industrial Design
Dror Benshetrit's QuaDror structural systems have been put to the most interesting use in a flagship clothing shop in New York.
8 Feb 12
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Deborah Szebeko on tackling social issues with creativity
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Design Thinking
Deborah Szebeko looks at some of the ways that creativity can be used to tackle social issues.
8 Feb 12
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Luke Pearson on innovation, big or small
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Product Design
Innovation can be big or small, but for Luke Pearson design is about simplifying the world around us.
8 Feb 12
00:17:14
David Kester on how design can nudge social behaviour
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Design Thinking
David Kester talks about how design can be applied to positively nudge social behaviour, save time and lives, and boost the economy.
8 Feb 12
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Digital innovation with Chris Milk and Aaron Koblin at DI 2012
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Interaction Design
Masterminds behind "The Wilderness Downtown", "The Johnny Cash Project" and "3 Dreams of Black", this American pair are pioneering a new path for digital media.
8 Feb 12
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Made to rock
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Product Design
"On the Rocks" is a collection of three carpets that can interestingly be arranged in different configurations.
8 Feb 12
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Earth poetry
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Craft
Tamarillo Ceramics create elegant and functional pieces, with more than just touch of local craftsmanship.
7 Feb 12
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Suit up
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Architecture & Interiors
Halsuit, a new retail concept store by Nendo, mimics the typical office environment, making it ideal for buying suits.
7 Feb 12
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Vigilante Vigilante Trailer
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Film & Animation
Vigilantes take to the street to rid the world of graffiti.
6 Feb 12
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The right facts
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Craft
With FACT’s range of gorgeous bags, you can take a piece of Cape Town and wear it around your shoulder.
6 Feb 12
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Place to grow
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Product Design
Dear Mr Carpenter: How does your garden grow? With reclaimed wood, succulents and inspiration from nature.
4 Feb 12
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Little less ordinary
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Craft
Made in metal, Tintown's gorgeous range of clocks, mirrors, candleholders and more, are great for adding a touch of whimsy to any interior.
3 Feb 12
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Feet first
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Product Design
Put your best foot forward with Coast & Koi's gorgeous range of shoes.
2 Feb 12
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Michael Wolff on keeping ideas disposable
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Exercise your idea-creating capacity by throwing away good ideas. Michael Wolff explains how this works.
2 Feb 12
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Scent expert Sissel Tolaas visits Cape Town
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Interaction Design
Scent expert Sissel Tolaas captures the smell of Cape Town and shows how the nose can be used to dig into the micro-level of a city.
1 Feb 12
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Gold stand
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Product Design
Approach the future with optimism. Jaime Hayón's Hope Bird will lead the way.
1 Feb 12
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Trinket treasures
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
Inspired by nature, Trinket Design's range of unique jewellery pieces are trinkets worth treasuring.
1 Feb 12
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Alternate structure
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Architecture & Interiors
The Temple to Perspective, commissioned by Alain de Botton, is envisioned to be the world's first temple for atheists.
31 Jan 12
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Fixing holes
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Urban & Landscape Design
A pretty little garden scene in a pothole on the streets of London is a great way to make people smile and alert them to potholes.
31 Jan 12
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Land of promise
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Promise Land is an exhibition at Goodman Gallery in Cape Town that considers the position of the artist and individual in contemporary South Africa.
30 Jan 12
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