July 2010 Archive

  • Laser sailboat by Marian Bantjes.
    Sweet sailboat
    Design News • 31 Jul 10
    Marian Bantjes's one-of-a-kind Laser sailboat is a must-have collectors' item for ocean and design lovers. >
  • Inedit beer.
    Here's to beer
    Design News • 30 Jul 10
    The chef that often goes where few others dare to go, has done it again. Introducing Ferran Adrià's new beer. >
  • Skye Type by Oded Ezer.
    Skype type
    Design News • 29 Jul 10
    Crowdsourcing is all the rage. And now a new variant of this method is using Skype to create a unique typeface. >
  • Superman.
    A pilchard a day
    Design News • 29 Jul 10
    An apple a day might keep the doctor away but pilchards make you strong, fast and smart. >
  • The Strange Alchemy of Life and Law - Albie Sachs.
    Life, law, legacy
    Design News • 29 Jul 10
    Albie Sachs has won the sought-after Alan Paton Literary Award for his book about his time as a Constitutional Court judge. >
  • Emerging Ghana.
    Roofs over heads
    Design News • 28 Jul 10
    The world's housing crisis is a pressing issue for designers and architects. "Emerging Ghana" is one possible sustainable solution. >
  • Espresso lamp by Piers Mansfield-Scaddan.
    Coffee+table
    Design News • 28 Jul 10
    With it's industrial feel and sleek look, Piers Mansfield-Scaddan's Espresso lamp is a must-have modern home accessory. >
  • Graham Beck toasts Design Indaba 2004.
    Goodbye to a South African wine legend
    Design News • 27 Jul 10
    Wine pioneer and businessman extraordinaire, Graham Beck has sadly passed away at the age of 80. >
  • Phul Chair by Mann Singh.
    Push and Phul
    Design News • 27 Jul 10
    You know you’ve got a winner when a chair is not only comfortable to sit on but also exceptionally beautiful to look at. >
  • Suikerbossie Cap Classique Brut.
    Champagne sweetness
    Design News • 27 Jul 10
    The label for a bottle of champagne accompanying an individual marriage proposal was so charming it had to be turned into a full range. >
  • The Litte Book of Shocking Global Facts.
    Bigger than big
    Design News • 26 Jul 10
    Did you know that Niger has the highest birth rate or that 848 million people are malnourished? Jonathan Barnbrook puts it in context. >
  • Lace sofa by Tord Boontje. Photo: Phil Sayer.
    Luscious lace
    Design News • 26 Jul 10
    Tord Boontje’s latest collection of lace-inspired products is a gorgeous reassessment of the possibilities of this technique. >
  • Restless Bats by Troika.
    Ping pong
    Design News • 26 Jul 10
    Troika have created a set of playful ping pong bats in recognition of Ron Arad's life, work and love of table tennis. >
  • Andrew Royal, Coronation Park . Photo: Market Photo Workshop, 2010.
    From the other side
    Design News • 23 Jul 10
    A photography exhibition in Jo'burg explores alternative versions and experiences of the recent World Cup. >
  • Mokena Makeka
    Mokena Makeka on public spaces for expression
    Talks • Duration: 00:44:20 • 23 Jul 10
    Public spaces should be spaces of cultural expression. Mokena Makeka shares his thoughts and ideas on this concept. >
  • BioCouture by Suzanne Lee.
    Home grown couture
    Design News • 22 Jul 10
    Forget haute couture and trend setting. With BioCouture, you can now grow your own fashion and you'll be reducing your carbon footprint. >
  • Goodwill Fernandes by The President.
    Forget peace, here's to Goodwill and Fernandes!
    Design News • 21 Jul 10
    One is almost tempted to use the old cliché “dynamite comes in small packages” when describing this teeny tiny magazine. >
  • Abalone shell.
    Tried and tested
    Design News • 21 Jul 10
    The field of design that emulates nature's tried 'n tested ways is gradually gaining momentum. Learn more about biomimicry at a workshop. >
  • Grandpa Clock by Sanserif Creatius.
    Cardboard clock
    Design News • 21 Jul 10
    The grandfather clock in the children’s song was too tall for the shelf. Luckily this one is built with limited space in mind. >
  • Waterpebble by Priestmangoode.
    Every drop counts
    Design News • 20 Jul 10
    Inspired by a sign to “Please Use Water Sparingly” Paul Priestman of Priestmangoode created an object that helps reduce your water usage. >
  • Camille installation by Arne Quinze.
    For the love of Camille
    Design News • 20 Jul 10
    Arne Quinze's installation on the Boieldieu bridge in France is part tribute and celebration while also aiming to reconnect people. >
  • Clown Nose series. Photo: Federico Beradi.
    Clowning around
    Design News • 19 Jul 10
    Containers are often very boring, purely functional objects. Tomas Kral has added a playful element to his new collection of jars. >
  • Andromeda by Ross Lovegrove.
    Light reflector
    Design News • 19 Jul 10
    A light that takes its name from a spiral galaxy but resembles a sea creature is able to create just the right ambiance in private spaces. >
  • Mercury by Priestmangoode.
    Rock 'n rail
    Design News • 19 Jul 10
    A new concept design for a high-speed passenger train reflects something of the nostalgia of compartmental train travel of years gone by. >

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