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Neuroaesthetic Chandeliers

Design News > Product Design

Polish studio uses the principles of neuroaesthetics to improve user experience

7 Aug 24
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Heatherwick Studio’s Rippled Hourglass

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Thomas Heatherwick announces new mixed-used retail project

7 Aug 24
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Talking textiles

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

‘The onus is now on us to innovate our way out of a problem we did not create.’

31 Jul 24
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En pointe

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Two interconnected skyscrapers evoke the grace of ballet.

30 Jul 24
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A woman’s world

Design News > African Design

Twelve female artists from five African countries announced as finalists for the ANNA Award.

29 Jul 24
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Social structures

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

A new ‘Scenic City’ in China envisions a nature-infused workspace.

24 Jul 24
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Game changer

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Spray on shoes to debut at the Olympics.

23 Jul 24
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Take a look

Design News > Art & Photography

Young South African photographer wins two major photography awards in France.

22 Jul 24
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Future fabrics

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

A new ready-to-wear range is made entirely from natural and biofabricated materials.

17 Jul 24
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Unforgettable interiors

Next Generation > Graphic Design & Illustration

Mr Price unveils new decor collection with former Emerging Creative Naledi Modupi.

16 Jul 24
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World building

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Five South African projects shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival 2024.

15 Jul 24
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Lands of time

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Zimbabwean architect Thandi Loewenson awarded the 2024 Wheelwright Prize.

10 Jul 24
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Heating up

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

The inaugural HEAT Winter Arts Festival takes over Cape Town.

9 Jul 24
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Waste not, want not

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

A café built from waste material to open at the V&A Waterfront this July.

8 Jul 24
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Small but mighty

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Marina Tabassum’s moveable house joins the Vitra Campus.

3 Jul 24
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Surface level

Design News > Music & Sound Design

Es Devlin’s Art Basel installation explores sustainable energy and movement.

2 Jul 24
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The cat walk

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

South African ceramicist Hylton Nel’s cat sculptures inspired the latest Dior runway.

1 Jul 24
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Tall order

Design News > Industrial Design

Forward-thinking skyscraper designs double as sustainable energy storage systems.

26 Jun 24
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Graphic content

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Paula Scher: Works celebrates the career of the iconic graphic designer.

25 Jun 24
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Into the ecosphere

Design News > African Design

A trilogy of element-inspired exhibition rooms use art to explore the concept of worldmaking.

24 Jun 24
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Second skin

Design News > Product Design

A conceptual garment provides an alternative form of sun protection.

19 Jun 24
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Built to win

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

The winners of the RIBA International Awards for Excellence 2024 have been announced.

18 Jun 24
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Waste to wear

Design News > Product Design

Discarded glass beer bottles were transformed into wearables and homeware.

17 Jun 24
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Sounds of nature

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

The multi-level artificial island was inspired by soundwaves.

12 Jun 24

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