South African-born milliner Albertus Quartus Swanepoel is poised for success.

Taking eco-design online will enable the creative collaboration on ideas necessary to shape the solutions to climate change.

The Chumby, a real geek's toy, is an internet-connected touchscreen device. It's thoroughly open-source and runs widgets on Linux software.

Chinese graphic design student Shumeng Ye went in search of the secret history of Warrior basketball sneakers.

Durban's artSPACE gallery hosted the second annual Bigwood exhibition during July, featuring more than 40 designers.

Durban's Bean Bag Bahia Beach Club, sibling to Bean Bag Bohemia and Deli, features an up-market restaurant café as well as a deli.

Biodegradable body product range Jozi O have expanded into a brand new environmentally friendly building, named the Energy Works.

The fashion week season saw fashion shows galore delighting audiences at the Durban, Johannesburg and then Cape Town Fashion Weeks.

Jan Kaplicky's design for Prague's new national library won the state competition in October last year, causing a political maelstrom.

Li Edelkoort resigned as chairwoman of Design Academy Eindhoven in Holland after 10 years in this role, but will remain affiliated.

The Old Mutual Vukani Fashion Awards, aimed at empowering young fashion designers with business mentoring, have announced the 2008 winners.