May 2015 Archive

These prototypes by emerging talent from around the world will be shopped to manufacturers at this year’s ICFF Studio in New York. >

Knysna-based textile studio iSpy’s latest range was inspired by the plants in designer Lauren Frates’ garden and two cheeky birds that visit them. >

The isabelo smart bench in downtown Joburg is an example of win-win innovation that will allow us to share ideas from city streets. >

Lakwena Maciver went large on our Instagram account with her murals of kaleidoscopic colours and bold patterns. >

We have rocket science to thank for the existence of an alien-looking fluid that is slowly creeping into the creative world. >

New hotel brand Zoku has prioritised design to create compact lofts better suited to today’s traveller’s needs. >

Cast-iron lamps and a chair made of flax and wool are some of Dutch project LABEL/BREED’s first collaborative designs. >

Chef and industrial designer Ido Garini wants you to eat make-up and consider what you look like eating a strawberry. >

A group of South African designers have created a range of products whose sale supports KIN Culture's mission to establish an alternative model of orphan care. >

Andrzej Urbanski and Pierre Le Riche illuminate a Cape Town storefront with a tapestry of colour. >

Artist Wangechi Mutu rallies the art world to speak out against Africa's persecution of sexual minorities at the launch of her new creative campaign. >