2014 Archive

  • Hap Four apartment block in New York City designed by Karim Rashid.
    The colour purple
    Design News • 18 Jan 14
    Karim Rashid's design of the Hap Four apartment block in New York exudes affordable luxury. >
  • Lump collection by Nendo for Urushi Kobo Oshima. Image: Akihiro Yoshida.
    Wooden kitchenware
    Design News • 19 Jan 14
    Nendo has designed a collection of kitchenware for Urushi Kobo Oshima that showcases the beauty in natural wood. >
  • Alcove Plume by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec.
    Throne of comfort
    Design News • 21 Jan 14
    The Bouroullec Brothers have extended their Alcove product family with the addition of a new sofa at imm cologne 2014. >
  • Marcello Serpa for Havaianas.
    Marcello Serpa for Havaianas
    Lookbook • 21 Jan 14
    The global popularity of Havaianas is testament to the consistent, brilliant creative work of Brazilian-born creative director Marcello Serpa. Have a look. >
  • Hybrid radio by Mathieu Lehanneur for Lexon.
    Radio Ga Ga
    Design News • 22 Jan 14
    If you think radios will follow the same fate as snail mail – becoming an artefact of bygone days – Mathieu Lehanneur's latest design will make you think twice. >
  • Emerging Creatives Design Indaba Expo 2014.
    2014 Emerging Creatives lookbook – Part 2
    Lookbook • 24 Jan 14
    Design Indaba presents the 2014 Emerging Creatives and a sneak peek into their creative portfolios. >
  • Pulmen 002 energy efficient light bulb by Nicolas Roope.
    Light bulb moment
    Design News • 24 Jan 14
    Energy efficient light bulbs have a bad rap for being ugly and producing terrible light quality, however the Hulger Plumen 002 design busts this stereotype. >
  • Gwangju River Reading Room by David Adjaye & Taiye Selasi.
    Down by the river
    Design News • 24 Jan 14
    David Adjaye has completed the Gwangju River Reading Room, a human rights pavilion in South Korea. >
  • Georgie. B Summer 2013/2014 collection.
    Seaside glamour
    Lookbook • 26 Jan 14
    Georgie.B has released a fresh Summer 2013/2014 collection exuding seaside glamour. >
  • PetNic by Miriam Mirri for AdiAlessi Spring-Summer 2014.
    Picnic with pooch
    Design News • 26 Jan 14
    Here's one for all the dog-lovers: A picnic basket for outdoor adventures designed with your canine companion in mind. >
  • Honeycomb by Bjarke Ingels.
    Island style
    Design News • 28 Jan 14
    The Honeycomb by Bjarke Ingels Group will create an environment for work, play and luxury unlike any other resort in the Bahamas. >
  • Geometry class
    Design News • 28 Jan 14
    French designer Matali Crasset creates colourful geometric two trays for the Alessi Spring-Summer 2014 collection. >
  • Eigruob table lamp by Nendo for Kartell. Image: Akihiro Yoshida.
    Celebrating silhouettes
    Design News • 28 Jan 14
    Nendo pays homage to one of Kartell's best selling table lamps, the Bourgie. >
  • MBOISA.
    2014 Most Beautiful Object in South Africa
    Product Spotlight • 29 Jan 14
    The complete list of finalists for the 2014 Most Beautiful Object in South Africa is revealed. Who will get your vote? >
  • Milestone app by Marcel Wanders.
    Moments that matter
    Design News • 29 Jan 14
    Marcel Wanders has conceived his first app for iPhone, which captures special moments, whether big or small, to help keep the memory of these milestones alive. >
  • Craig Port Summer 2014 collection.
    For the future
    Lookbook • 30 Jan 14
    Craig Port's Summer 2014 men's collection is inspired by the theme of "a better future". >
  • Cha designed by Naoto Fukasawa for Alessi. Image: Matteo Cirenei.
    Tradition of teatime
    Design News • 30 Jan 14
    Naoto Fukasawa's "Cha" doubles up as both a kettle and a teapot. This new design is part of the Alessi Spring-Summer 2014 collection. >
  • 2014 Emerging Creatives.
    2014 Emerging Creatives lookbook – Part 3
    Lookbook • 31 Jan 14
    Design Indaba presents the 2014 Emerging Creatives and a sneak peek into their creative portfolios. >
  • Gemstone Table by Hella Jongerius.
    Gemstone additions
    Design News • 1 Feb 14
    Hella Jongerius has designed a limited-edition table that is inspired by the beauty of gemstones. >
  • Wiser by Mathieu Lehanneur and Schneider Electric.
    Energy-saving solutions
    Design News • 2 Feb 14
    Mathieu Lehanneur has designed a set of clever devices that allows users to control their energy consumption via a smartphone. >
  • Ototo by Yuri Suzuki.
    Musical magic
    Design News • 3 Feb 14
    With Yuri Suzuki's all-in-one musical invention kit, launched on Kickstarter, you'll be able to turn also almost anything into a musical instrument. >
  • Eclectic Restaurant interior by Tom Dixon.
    Geometric gold
    Design News • 5 Feb 14
    Tom Dixon focuses on geometric shapes for his Design Research Studio's interior design of the Eclectic restaurant in the heart of Paris. >
  • Geometrics collection by Smith Jewellery.
    Collecting shapes
    Design News • 5 Feb 14
    Smith Jewellery will be showcasing brand new pieces from the Geometrics range at Design Indaba Expo 2014. >
  • MultipliCity by Yves Béhar and Landscape Forms.
    Furniture with street cred
    Design News • 5 Feb 14
    Yves Béhar and Landscape Forms have unveiled the MultipliCITY, a system of sustainable outdoor furniture. >

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