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In the corner, against the wall
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Product Design
Ineke Hans has two new designs for the home that make effective use of space.
16 Oct 10
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Green is good
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Design Thinking
Change the world: Design a good green solution.
16 Oct 10
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Time for design
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Architecture & Interiors
Colour is an important part of the design process but an aspect that is often neglected until the very end by designers.
15 Oct 10
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Not one, but many
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Art & Photography
Ross Chowles's exhibition of a multiple personality disorder is a showcase of paintings that give expression to his creativity.
15 Oct 10
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New in Vienna
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Stefan Sagmeister's latest project is a comprehensive creative guide to contemporary Vienna.
15 Oct 10
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Mirko Ilić on graphic design as social commentary
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Graphic design can be used as an effective means of communication to comment on various social issues, Mirko Ilić illustrates.
14 Oct 10
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Gerry Human on pushing the boundaries of advertising
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Creative Economy
The purpose of advertising in South Africa, but also the rest of the world, is to push boundaries, says Gerry Human.
14 Oct 10
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20Q: Henning Rasmuss
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Architecture & Interiors
Henning Rasmuss loves 20 question-type things, and says "thanks for making me think between 150 emails, for a change". Here are his thoughts
14 Oct 10
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Gripping and groping
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Product Design
Now groping can be as easy as tying your shoelaces, or riding a bike...
14 Oct 10
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Brick for brick
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Architecture & Interiors
A very brick looking couch could add an interesting and rather masculine touch to your living room or study.
14 Oct 10
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Perfect for pencils
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Product Design
"Monster" seems an unlikely name for a collection of pencil cases but sometimes fabulous simply triumphs function.
13 Oct 10
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Sitting on Bob
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Product Design
Bob's not your uncle, but a new masculine garden chair designed by Hella Jongerius.
13 Oct 10
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Suspension seating
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Product Design
The SAYL Chair is stylish, ergonomic and eco-friendly. But isn’t that exactly what we expect from Yves Béhar and Herman Miller?
13 Oct 10
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Digital abstraction
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Karim Rashid's latest series of abstract digital works combines his interests in art and scientific thinking.
12 Oct 10
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20Q: Tucker Viemeister
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Industrial Design
Tucker Viemeister likes to laugh with the people at Rockwell Group's Lab because design is a happy experience.
12 Oct 10
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One of a kind
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Architecture & Interiors
A showcase of gorgeous interior design by day, a customised hotel room by night. The One Room Hotel is a unique design experience.
12 Oct 10
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Freaks of design
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Interaction Design
Freak Show is an exhibition of selected designers that challenge the system and consider strategies for design (dis)engagement.
11 Oct 10
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Watch with a twist
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Product Design
The Off-Axis Watch removes the need to bend one's elbow when looking at the time.
11 Oct 10
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Freshly African
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Music & Sound Design
Freshlyground's new album Radio Africa is fresh (obviously), fun and fabulously local!
11 Oct 10
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For eternity
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Product Design
The new Diamant series of coffins and urns: For a more dignified farewell...
10 Oct 10
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Whispering walls
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Design Thinking
Anne Kyyrö Quinn’s unique designs may qualify as the world’s most beautiful sound-proof wall panels.
9 Oct 10
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Homeward bound
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With coin rubbings as the medium for large drawings, Maria van Rooyen explores issues of homesickness in her exhibition.
9 Oct 10
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Camping out
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Product Design
Camper and Jasper. It evens sounds comfortable. Now see the shoe that resulted from the collaboration.
8 Oct 10
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Be the difference
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
The Making a Difference Through Design competition teaches high school learners about the value of design in our everyday lives.
8 Oct 10
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