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Graphic recognition
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Graphic Design & Illustration
The 2010 Art of Design Awards delivered an original and inspiring selection of creative work - a slap on back for the local industry.
27 Sep 10
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The other side of Africa
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African Design
Africa, through the eyes of architect David Adjaye, presents some interesting insights into the continent’s built environment.
27 Sep 10
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The forgotten province
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Creative Economy
The architectural richness of the Free State province is often forgotten or overlooked, but a new book succeeds in capturing the highlights.
25 Sep 10
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Fairground furniture
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Product Design
Marcelo Rosenbaum's latest collection of furniture, Caruaru, is inspired by one of the oldest cultural fairs in Brazil.
25 Sep 10
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Creative makeover
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Urban & Landscape Design
The healing power of art and creativity is helping to uplift and empower teen boys living on the streets of Cape Town.
24 Sep 10
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Journey through Jo'Burg
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Urban & Landscape Design
Jo'burg is a place of harsh contrasts and with fast pace. But it's also full of hidden treasures, as the Wallpaper* guide points out.
24 Sep 10
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Maxim Velčovský on communist philosophy and design
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Influenced by his "nice totalitarian childhood", Czech designer Maxim Velčovský talks about how this philosophy inspire his designs.
23 Sep 10
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Viva vuvuzela!
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Product Design
Creativity knows no bounds and all of that, but this notion really comes to life with ideas for the reuse of the much-loved vuvuzela.
23 Sep 10
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When Chico met Rita
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Javier Mariscal's new animated film, Chico and Rita, is a story of love, passion and ambition with a great Latin jazz soundtrack.
23 Sep 10
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20Q: Paul Davis
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Paul Davis really adores somebody called Cheryl. He also enjoys good wine and spending time with Cheryl. And did you know he loves Cheryl?
23 Sep 10
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Jakob Trollbäck
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Music & Sound Design
Creativity is largely responsible for the type of lives we live today, which is a good thing, says Jakob Trollbäck.
22 Sep 10
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Urban considerations
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Architecture & Interiors
Architecture ZA sees some of the world's leading architects and cultural producers in discussion about sustainability, urban public spaces.
22 Sep 10
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Love thy neighbour
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Design Thinking
Live and let live, sew your own clothes, grow your own veggies and stop the blame game. Meet one writer/activist that's made this work.
22 Sep 10
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Detract from doom
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Interaction Design
The Ars Electronica 2010 festival considered the world's impending doom and examined some of the innovative alternatives.
21 Sep 10
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Connecting people
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Interaction Design
Airside's new animations for Nokia are about connecting people, places and every day experiences.
21 Sep 10
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20Q: Chris from Undacova Underwear
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
Chris Kilchling from Undacova draws inspiration from life for his designs. He also recycles culture, with creative results.
21 Sep 10
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Poster people
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Graphic Design & Illustration
For many years posters have been an effective means of communicating social or political messages. Now see a local creative's take on it.
21 Sep 10
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Hats off
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Naoto Fukasawa's new collection of hats are made entirely of paper, but beautifully crafted.
20 Sep 10
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Bright lights
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Product Design
Nicolas Roope's Plumen is coming to the creative rescue of low energy light bulbs.
19 Sep 10
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Sizzling SodaStream
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Product Design
SodaStream is back on the scene. This time around it's eco-friendly and sports a funky Karim Rashid design.
19 Sep 10
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Mobile lifeline
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Design Thinking
The Lifeplayer is a new mobile innovation with the potential to dramatically improve the state of education in Africa.
18 Sep 10
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Saved by the Life Sack
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Industrial Design
The Life Sack is an innovative way to repurpose grain while also purifying contaminated water.
18 Sep 10
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Can-do accommodation
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Design Thinking
House-in-a-Can is both a cost-effective housing solution and a novel way of giving unused grain silos a second life.
18 Sep 10
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A stitch in time
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Craft
A charity initiative in the UK is teaching valuable craft skills to prisoners, and their designs are interestingly unique.
17 Sep 10
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