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Reality check

Design News > Interaction Design

Dunne & Raby imagine and speculate about a deconstructed future where teleportation to parallel worlds is possible.

25 Nov 10
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Creativity central

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

70 Juta Street is Jo'burg's new creative and cultural hotspot, with shops, galleries, restaurants and a cool urban vibe.

24 Nov 10
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Secret codes

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

E-readers are all the rage but a new book, Tree of Codes, demonstrates some of the creative possibilities of the printed book.

24 Nov 10
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20Q: Jonathan Fundudis

Q&A > Product Design

In the year 2050, when teleportation has become a way of life, Jonathan Fundudis’s designs will be collector’s items…

23 Nov 10
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Fork free

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

A bicycle without a front fork you say? Yes, it looks a bit odd but we appreciate the innovation and creativity driving it.

23 Nov 10
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Table talk

Design News > Product Design

Jaime Hayón’s new range of porcelain tableware emphasises the value of gathering around a dinner table with friends and family.

22 Nov 10
00:31:45

Reggie Watts on performance, space, sound and culture

Talks > Music & Sound Design

Performance and space can go a long way towards expressing thoughts and ideas, said Reggie Watts at the Design Indaba Conference 2007.

22 Nov 10
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Right to the end

Design News > Music & Sound Design

Bittereinder, a new(ish) group on the Afrikaans music scene are definitely worth taking note of.

22 Nov 10
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Mirror image

Design News > Product Design

Dark, moody, elegant... the Black Rain Mirror by OKHA brings the European winter into your home.

20 Nov 10
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Limbs without limit

Design News > Product Design

A new prosthetic prototype by Swedish designer, Richard Stark, could help amputees take to the water.

20 Nov 10
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Strung together

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

The Stringbike, using strings instead of cables, makes for a surprisingly smooth ride.

19 Nov 10
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Bus beautiful

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

The new design for the famous red London buses was recently unveiled. And Thomas Heatherwick is the creative behind it.

19 Nov 10
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Market snapshots

Design News

Dave Southwood's latest collection of photographs captures the intricacies of the legendary Milnerton Market.

18 Nov 10
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A personal touch

Design News > Product Design

ECAL students take inspiration from the Bouroullec Brothers, resulting in a collection of bathroom products suited to individual needs.

18 Nov 10
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In the bag

Design News > Design Thinking

We just love it when things are local (because it's lekker), eco-friendly and street chic, like Give it Bag.

18 Nov 10
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Kentridge awarded Kyoto Prize

Design News

William Kentridge was recently awarded the coveted Kyoto Prize for his contribution to art and philosophy.

18 Nov 10
00:24:08

Hideki Inaba on striking a balance between graphic design and commercial considerations

Talks > Graphic Design & Illustration

Graphic design should be something that’s easy to understand, almost instinctive, Hideki Inaba believes.

17 Nov 10
00:30:22

Front on experiencing objects

Talks > Product Design

Computers, explosions, robotics and animals are interesting elements that form part of Front’s design process.

17 Nov 10
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Wind pipes

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

A project by Olson Kundig Architects plays with possibilities of using a client's products in the design of their offices.

17 Nov 10
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Life, crocheted

Design News > Craft

In recent years knitting, yes that thing your grandmother does, has become cool again. And it seems crocheting is not far behind.

17 Nov 10
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Suitable for sleep

Design News > Product Design

Comfort is king when it comes to sleeping arrangements. This duvet cum futon cum chair has comfort as a number one objective.

16 Nov 10
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20Q: Ji Lee

Q&A > Graphic Design & Illustration

In (almost) 20 questions Ji Lee reveals interesting things about himself and some of the definitive moments in his life.

16 Nov 10
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Pots composted

Design News > Design Thinking

Compots are a brilliant local innovation to reduce agricultural waste, create jobs and lessen the damage caused by replanting.

16 Nov 10
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Coded

Design News > Music & Sound Design

Yuri Suzuki's Barcode Book uses a barcode reader connected to a speaker, together with illustrations, to tell stories.

15 Nov 10

From the Archives

Pavilions on a pedestal

Design News • 17 Apr 22

Architectural pavilions can take creativity to the next level – but what makes a pavilion truly great? >
The sound of silence

Design News • 17 Apr 22

Two Dutch designers create 'silent rooms' where care-home inhabitants can process the experience of loss >
A virtual leap for the lab

Q&A • 17 Apr 22

Self-taught game developer Mbangiso Mabaso employs augmented and virtual reality to enliven the science lab for learners >
Art across time

Design News • 17 Apr 22

Chinese-Australian artist Renee So’s exhibition at the CAMPLE LINE gallery in rural Scotland explores history in multiple forms >

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