• Front at Design Indaba 2007
    Front on experiencing objects
    Talks • Duration: 00:30:22 • 17 Nov 10 • Sponsored Content
    Computers, explosions, robotics and animals are interesting elements that form part of Front’s design process. >
  • Jens Martin Skibsted.
    Call for revolution at DI2011
    Festival News • 17 Nov 10
    Philosopher, entrepreneur, brand expert, poet and revolutionary. Jens Martin Skibsted is also a cutting-edge bicycle designer. >
  • T Bailey Offices by Olson Kundig Architects. Imge: Olson Kundig Architects.
    Wind pipes
    Design News • 17 Nov 10
    A project by Olson Kundig Architects plays with possibilities of using a client's products in the design of their offices. >
  • Crochet work by Agata Olek.
    Life, crocheted
    Design News • 17 Nov 10
    In recent years knitting, yes that thing your grandmother does, has become cool again. And it seems crocheting is not far behind. >
  • Sleepy Chair. Photo: Takahumi Yamada.
    Suitable for sleep
    Design News • 16 Nov 10
    Comfort is king when it comes to sleeping arrangements. This duvet cum futon cum chair has comfort as a number one objective. >
  • Ji Lee.
    20Q: Ji Lee
    Q&A • 16 Nov 10
    In (almost) 20 questions Ji Lee reveals interesting things about himself and some of the definitive moments in his life. >
  • Compots.
    Pots composted
    Design News • 16 Nov 10
    Compots are a brilliant local innovation to reduce agricultural waste, create jobs and lessen the damage caused by replanting. >
  • Barcode Book by Yuri Suzuki. Photo: Hitomi Kai Yoda.
    Coded
    Design News • 15 Nov 10
    Yuri Suzuki's Barcode Book uses a barcode reader connected to a speaker, together with illustrations, to tell stories. >
  • Early Bird bookings open for DI2011
    Festival News • 15 Nov 10
    Gear up for the Design Indaba Conference, Young Designers Simulcast and Design Indaba Expo from 23 to 27 February 2011. >
  • Engine 26 by Daniel Hirschmann.
    Interactive Engine
    Design News • 14 Nov 10
    Engine 26 is an interactive digital painting project that allows for the manipulation of live video and other cool features. >
  • Carbonwood Bike by Gary Galego.
    Carbon cool
    Design News • 14 Nov 10
    A bicycle made of wood? An interesting concept, and it's not bad looking. >
  • The Fat Monkey by Florentijn Hofman.
    Flipped out
    Design News • 13 Nov 10
    A flip-flop Fat Monkey, made entirely with flip-flops. Yes, those you wear on your feet! >
  • Photo: Byron L Keulemans.
    VI
    Design News • 13 Nov 10
    Stiaan Louw's latest collection interrogates the artistic but atypical understanding of African design. >
  • Polyp laundry basket by Helene Steiner.
    Pop it in
    Design News • 12 Nov 10
    Airing your dirty laundry in public is not recommended but displaying it on your wall adds a funky interior touch. >
  • Crack Vase by Fung Kwok Pan.
    Cracks appearing
    Design News • 12 Nov 10
    In product design it’s often true that the real character of an object is expressed through its imperfections. >
  • Democratising design
    Design News • 11 Nov 10
    Various technologies and social platforms has allowed for, literally, anybody to be a designer. Here's a book that considers this. >
  • Bird in Hand by J.P. Meulendijks.
    Hand creations
    Design News • 11 Nov 10
    Bird in Hand is a lamp that pays tribute to the age-old pasime of casting hand shadows on walls. >
  • Type Case. Photo: Martin Bircher.
    Case in point
    Design News • 11 Nov 10
    Type Case is an installation that creates interesting displays with digital pixels of different shapes and sizes. >
  • Ruudt Peters at Design Indaba 2007
    Ruudt Peters on enchantment in jewellery design
    Talks • Duration: 00:40:17 • 10 Nov 10 • Sponsored Content
    Enchantment, magic and communication are aspects of jewellery design that should not be neglected, says Ruudt Peters. >
  • Mark Dytham
    Mark Dytham on using social networks to mobilise people
    Talks • Duration: 00:44:02 • 10 Nov 10 • Sponsored Content
    The time has come for designers to be more than just designers, Mark Dytham says. >
  • Catalysis for Life – New Language for Dutch Art & Design. Photo: Keizo Kioku.
    Person vs object
    Design News • 9 Nov 10
    A new exhibition featuring, among others, Maarten Baas questions the relationship between people and objects. >
  • One Night Only by Lucinda Mudge.
    Here tonight, gone tomorrow
    Design News • 9 Nov 10
    One Night Only is a single night exhibition featuring the work of local artists Lucinda Mudge. >
  • Decorated Shade by Nick Rebeck.
    Curtain call
    Design News • 9 Nov 10
    The “Decorated Shade” curtain not only has a city chic about it but it also uses materials otherwise destined for landfills. >
  • iJusi - The Ballpoint Pen edition.
    Just juice
    Design News • 9 Nov 10
    Never underestimate the potential and ability of the ballpoint pen. iJusi have dedicated an entire magazine to singing its praises. >

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