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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
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Interactive Engine

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Engine 26 is an interactive digital painting project that allows for the manipulation of live video and other cool features.

14 Nov 10
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Carbon cool

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

A bicycle made of wood? An interesting concept, and it's not bad looking.

14 Nov 10
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Flipped out

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

A flip-flop Fat Monkey, made entirely with flip-flops. Yes, those you wear on your feet!

13 Nov 10
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VI

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Stiaan Louw's latest collection interrogates the artistic but atypical understanding of African design.

13 Nov 10
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Pop it in

Design News > Product Design

Airing your dirty laundry in public is not recommended but displaying it on your wall adds a funky interior touch.

12 Nov 10
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Cracks appearing

Design News > Product Design

In product design it’s often true that the real character of an object is expressed through its imperfections.

12 Nov 10
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Democratising design

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Various technologies and social platforms has allowed for, literally, anybody to be a designer. Here's a book that considers this.

11 Nov 10
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Hand creations

Design News > Product Design

Bird in Hand is a lamp that pays tribute to the age-old pasime of casting hand shadows on walls.

11 Nov 10
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Case in point

Design News > Interaction Design

Type Case is an installation that creates interesting displays with digital pixels of different shapes and sizes.

11 Nov 10
00:40:17

Ruudt Peters on enchantment in jewellery design

Talks > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Enchantment, magic and communication are aspects of jewellery design that should not be neglected, says Ruudt Peters.

10 Nov 10
00:44:02

Mark Dytham on using social networks to mobilise people

Talks > Interaction Design

The time has come for designers to be more than just designers, Mark Dytham says.

10 Nov 10
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Person vs object

Design News > Product Design

A new exhibition featuring, among others, Maarten Baas questions the relationship between people and objects.

9 Nov 10
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Here tonight, gone tomorrow

Design News > Craft

One Night Only is a single night exhibition featuring the work of local artists Lucinda Mudge.

9 Nov 10
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Curtain call

Design News > Product Design

The “Decorated Shade” curtain not only has a city chic about it but it also uses materials otherwise destined for landfills.

9 Nov 10
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Just juice

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Never underestimate the potential and ability of the ballpoint pen. iJusi have dedicated an entire magazine to singing its praises.

9 Nov 10

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Beam me up, skattie

Design News • 13 Mar 22

The Magolide Collective has launched an AR fashion range >
Live art

Design News • 13 Mar 22

The convention-flouting ICA Live Art Festival is back! >
Reimagining Damascus

Design News • 13 Mar 22

Dioramas of Damascus, made from repurposed materials, tell the story of a fractured Syrian city >
Fired up

Q&A • 13 Mar 22

We chat to Julia Duduzile Mohanoe on swopping accountancy for art >

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