February 2018 Archive

In the Shadow of the Pyramids explores memory and identity in Egypt

Design News • 27 Feb 18

A long-term personal look at how the everyday citizens of Egypt and how things have changed in years since the Arab Spring. >
Tutu 2.0 Pendant Light: The chandelier inspired by fashion and dance

Design News • Duration: 00:01:50 • 15 Feb 18

Thabisa Mjo tells us about the inspiration behind this design which has been nominated for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
The Kewtown Primary School Project

Design News • Duration: 00:02:41 • 15 Feb 18

Suzelle DIY tells us why she nominated this children’s library for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
Path of the Upright: Spiritual identity woven into textile design

Design News • Duration: 00:02:33 • 15 Feb 18

Stefania Morland tells us why she nominated this artwork for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
Brogues and High Tops: Where African and colonial influences collide in style

Design News • Duration: 00:03:46 • 14 Feb 18

Sylvester Chauke tells us why he nominated this design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
Mvelo Desk: A love story of the career-bound

Design News • Duration: 00:01:59 • 13 Feb 18

Trevor Stuurman tells us why he nominated this furniture design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
Girl Seeks Girl: A call to embrace one another through fashion

Design News • Duration: 00:02:03 • 13 Feb 18

Asanda Sizani tells us why she nominated this dress for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
Mighty Ndebele: The cyborg girl of gold

Design News • Duration: 00:03:07 • 13 Feb 18

Aidan Bennetts tells us why he nominated this sculpture for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
Identity: History and triumph in handwriting

Design News • Duration: 00:02:49 • 12 Feb 18

Albie Sachs tells us why he nominated this design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
“Philanderer” brooch: Jewellery that tells a different story

Design News • Duration: 00:02:07 • 12 Feb 18

Claudette Schreuders tells us why she nominated this handcrafted piece of jewellery for Most Beautiful Object In South Africa 2018. >
Lance Wyman on the power of graphic design to transcend language barriers

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:02:44 • 7 Feb 18

The legendary graphic designer spoke to us following the anniversary of his iconic work for the 1968 Mexico Olympic Games. >

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