2013 Archive

Ice cream colours, gyroscope-like technology, ideal for public and private use, and designed to last generations... meet the Scoop chair by KiBiSi. >

Patricia Urquiola's new Mafalda armchair uses moulding technology to create a soft shell - and the materials used in the production are recycled and recyclable. >

Christoph Niemann's work has appeared on the covers of The New Yorker, Time, Wired, and The New York Times magazine. >

One of the most famous typography designers, Matthew Carter presented at Design Indaba Conference in Cape Town. >

John Maeda describes himself as humanist technologist, and design as a discipline that is not designed well to be understood. >

Tom Dixon explores the concept of contrasts and will launch his new "Rough and Smooth" collection at Milan Furniture Fair 2013. >

Since his 2006 appearance at Design Indaba, David Adjaye, has documented the architecture of every city in Africa "to figure out what the continent means". >

Informal settlements are a common reality in Cape Town and South Africa’s urban landscape. >

Green Sky Thinking, a MarkLives column on sustainability, by Colwyn Elder, Strategy Director at Y&R Cape Town >

Nendo will be revealing creations made entirely of glass at the 2013 Milan Furniture Fair. >

In the company of Michael Wolff, it is hard to believe you are in the presence of someone about to turn 80. >