Top 10 June 2014

What did designindaba.com readers find click-worthy in June? Here are the top ten most popular stories of the month.

In the most-viewed video this month, Mikal Hallstrup from Designit illuminates the nebulous concept of service design and how lateral, creative thinking can be applied to so many of the world’s problems.

Another of our most popular stories this month introduces a nifty device that exemplifies this. The Ekasi water cap, by Peter Krige, is a pressure-tight closure that can be fitted onto a 20-litre drum and other easily available parts to create a shower for unplumbed homes in South Africa's townships.

Stories from Africa also proved popular with our audience this month. Featured in the top ten are retro-inspired lighting brand Hoi P'loy, a studio visit to ceramicist Clementina van der Walt, a creative product collaboration between Mlondolozi Hempe and Laduma Ngxokolo, as well as Dutch furniture brand LINTELOO's Afrika collection of decor and upholstery fabrics.

In international news, Pentagram's redesign of the Cooper Hewitt identity by Eddie Opara, a Q&A with Marije Vogelzang and a video interview with product designer Ian Murchinson had readers clicking away.

News: The museum that became a typeface

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

The Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum gets its own typeface and gives it away for free thanks to Eddie Opara's bold new identity makeover. >

23 Jun 14
Light-bulb moment

Profiling > Product Design

The love for a warm nostalgic glow from the past inspired Hoi P'loy to import vintage lighting accessories to South Africa. >

18 Jun 14
Is London the design capital of the world?

Hot Topic > Creative Economy

We ask six designers who have made London their home why so many creatives flock to the Big Smoke. >

18 Jun 14
Ekasi Water Cap

Design Frontiers > African Design / Design Activism / Industrial Design

Peter Krige has prototyped a pressure-tight closure that can be fitted onto easily available parts to create a shower for unplumbed homes. >

17 Jun 14
Ian Murchison: Rethinking the perception of products

Video Interviews > Industrial Design / Product Design

In this interview, industrial designer Ian Murchison talks about how he explores materials to challenge perceptions about what products should look like. >

16 Jun 14
Clementina van der Walt

Profiling > Craft

Step into the studio of Clementina van der Walt – a ceramicist in search of meaning through making. >

12 Jun 14
Mikal Hallstrup: Rethinking service design

Video Interviews > Design Thinking / Product Design

The co-founder of Designit in Denmark illustrates the power of lateral thinking to improve the delivery of services. >

11 Jun 14
Designer Q&A: Marije Vogelzang

Q&A > Food Design

Marije Vogelzang tells us about her favourite food memories and what it entails to be an "eating designer". >

9 Jun 14
Product spotlight: Wooden Potjie Chair

Product Spotlight > Product Design

Mlondolozi Hempe and Laduma Ngxokolo transform the traditional South African "potjie" into an unexpected functional furniture piece. >

7 Jun 14
Afro-Dutch exchange

Lookbook > Architecture & Interiors / Craft / Product Design / African Design

Dutch furniture design company LINTELOO has launched a range of furniture and home accessories that brings an edgy African flair to its classic furniture. >

1 Jun 14

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