2014 Archive

  • Design Indaba: Five Minutes With...
    Design Indaba 2014: Sagmeister, Obrist and Hulme among our audio bites
    Festival News • 2 Apr 14
    It's Nice That features audio interviews in "Five Minutes With…" some of the speakers from Design Indaba 2014. >
  • Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas home. Image: ©Aki Furudate.
    Where architects live
    Design News • 2 Apr 14
    An exhibition at the upcoming Salone del Mobile in Milan gives visitors an intimate look into the living spaces of some of the world's leading architects. >
  • "Panorama" exhibition by Konstantin Grcic at the Vitra Design Museum.
    Future by design
    Design News • 2 Apr 14
    The Vitra Design Museum is presenting the largest ever solo exhibition of German designer Konstantin Grcic's work. >
  • Metal Chair by Hamed Design Studio.
    Raw reality
    Design News • 2 Apr 14
    Hamed Design Studio creates exquisite furniture pieces that expose the raw realities of Africa in a contemporary way. >
  • Mobile technology in Africa.
    Smarter phones
    Q&A • 1 Apr 14
    ICT entrepreneur and founder of ReKindle Learning Rapelang Rabana talks to Design Indaba about how mobile and internet access can shape the future of Africa. >
  • Double O bike light by Paul Cocksedge launched on Kickstarter.
    A light in the dark
    Design News • 1 Apr 14
    Paul Cocksedge has designed a bicycle light that is simple, safe and secure for the everyday cyclist. >
  • Szenasy, Design Advocate cover by Paula Scher.
    Revolutionary graphics
    Design News • 31 Mar 14
    Paula Scher has designed the layout of writer and educator Susan S. Szenasy's book, "Szenacy, Design Advocate". >
  • Bernadette and Agnes by Inga Sempe.
    Winter warmer
    Design News • 31 Mar 14
    French designer Inga Sempé has created a new range of luxurious woolen blankets for the renowned Norwegian textile brand Røros Tweed. >
  • M-farm app in action.
    Four impactful Africa apps
    Hot Topic • 31 Mar 14
    From tackling gender violence and authenticating pharmaceuticals to enhancing antenatal care and empowering farmers, African apps solve real problems. >
  • Quazi Design lookbook 2014.
    Crafting power
    Lookbook • 30 Mar 14
    Progressive craft company Quazi Design has revealed their 2014 lookbook. Here's a look at some of their hottest collections of the year. >
  • The Smog Project by Daan Roosegaarde.
    Air freshener
    Design News • 30 Mar 14
    Daan Roosegaarde's Smog project is a true example of a smart and social city. >
  • Print Chair by Nendo.
    Double take
    Design News • 29 Mar 14
    Nendo has designed a simplistic and one-of-a-kind wooden chair for their solo exhibition at Salone del Mobile 2014. >
  • Sparkle collection by Tokujin Yoshioka for Kartell.
    Clear as crystal
    Design News • 29 Mar 14
    Tokujin Yoshioka continues his exploration of prisms and the refraction of light with a unique furniture collection for Italian brand Kartell. >
  • Fluoro Vases – Series 2 by Gone Rural.
    Weaving a tradition
    Design News • 28 Mar 14
    Gone Rural's Fluoro Vases – Series 2 showcase a modern translation of traditional African patterns. >
  • Surf Texas cover and layout design by DJ Stout.
    Surfing in the USA
    Design News • 27 Mar 14
    DJ Stout has designed the layout and cover for a new coffee-table book that looks at the surfing culture in Texas. >
  • Colour Cups by Editions in Craft.
    Nifty lighting
    Design News • 27 Mar 14
    The Colour Cup designed by Editions in Craft looks at a unique way to transform ordinary light bulbs into décor accessories. >
  • Williams Formula One branding by Hat-trick.
    Speed racing
    Design News • 27 Mar 14
    Hat-trick have recently completed the new branding for the Williams Formula One team. >
  • Blantyre Jars by People of the Sun.
    From discarded bottle to desirable decor
    Design News • 26 Mar 14
    The Blantyre Jars by People of the Sun offer a fresh way of reusing discarded wine bottles. >
  • Industrial playground by Studio Makkink & Bey.
    An industrial jungle gym
    Design News • 26 Mar 14
    Rotterdam-based Studio Makkink & Bey fuse public and private outdoor furniture with their design of a one-of-a-kind industrial playground. >
  • Graham Reynolds
    Music man
    Q&A • 25 Mar 14
    Graham Reynolds has written scores for trash trucks, designed sound for meals and at Design Indaba Conference 2014 he gave the audience a Texas soundtrack. >
  • Lenses Vase by Dirk Vander Kooij.
    Lighting up
    Design News • 25 Mar 14
    Dirk Vander Kooij has designed the world's largest 3D printed object, the Lenses Vase. >
  • Nostalgia bag by Dennis Chuene.
    Carry the load
    Design News • 25 Mar 14
    Dennis Chuene has designed a multipurpose bag that aims to bring dignity to the less fortunate. >
  • Rowan and Erwin Bouroullec's new collection for Kvadrat.
    3D fabrics
    Lookbook • 24 Mar 14
    Rowan and Erwin Bouroullec's create three-dimensional fabrics for textile manufacturer Kvadrat. >
  • Spaghetti Bowls by Marjorie Wallace.
    Bowls like baskets
    Design News • 24 Mar 14
    Inspired by childhood memories of the tradition of basketmaking, Marjorie Wallace creates ceramic work that echoes the woven quality of the baskets. >

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