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A sci-fi journey through post-apocalyptic Ethiopia

Q&A • 8 Apr 15

The movie “Crumbs” is a surreal love story written and directed by a Spaniard, filmed in Ethiopia with an all-local cast. Is this the future of globalisation? >
Q&A: Van Eijk & Van der Lubbe

Inside View • 8 Apr 15

The duo behind Van Eijk & Van der Lubbe may be partners in business and love, but their creative differences also fuel their work. >
Février Rugs by Florian Pretet

Lookbook • 7 Apr 15

These wool and silk rugs are handmade in Nepal from patterns drawn by French designer Florian Pretet. >
Bowl table lamp by New Works

Product Spotlight • 7 Apr 15

The latest light by the Copenhagen design studio is a modern-day take on a portable lantern. >
Lauren Beukes and Joey Hi-Fi: A creative collaboration

Video Interviews • 7 Apr 15

If this writer-and-illustrator duo were a character in one of their comics, they’d be a two-bodied monster feeding off the same brain. >
Focus on: The fine art of street signs

Focus On • 6 Apr 15

Street signs hold sway in our urban psyches, thanks to these design masters – and subverters. >
Focus on: The rich possibilities of play

Focus On • 5 Apr 15

These designers and creatives embrace their inner child to keep their creativity alive and kicking in their work. >
Take Five

Take Five • 4 Apr 15

The top feature this week told the story of a young designer following the trail of his Zulu roots. >
Focus on: Rwanda

Focus On • 3 Apr 15

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Rwanda is full of positive signs of growth and repair. >
"Earth" by Zethu Mashika

Track of the Week • 2 Apr 15

A track evoking traditional Zulu warrior culture from the upcoming movie "Hear Me Move", South Africa's first dance film. >
Emily Oberman: All good design has a level of wit

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:38 • 2 Apr 15

The designer of numerous “Saturday Night Live” identities talks about the role of humour in her work. >
The AVLU collection by Ayse Yesim Eröktem

Product Spotlight • 2 Apr 15

Ayse Yesim Eröktem works with craftsmen from Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar to give traditional Turkish designs a contemporary twist. >
A loft conversion in Brussels

Lookbook • 1 Apr 15

SHSH Architecture + Scenography converts a former warehouse in Brussels into a contemporary loft that adapts to its inhabitants. >
Muse light by Axo

Product Spotlight • 1 Apr 15

Axo’s Muse light blooms with a distinctive colourful luminosity. >
Ackeem Ngwenya's all-terrain wheel - Dezeen

Design Frontiers • 31 Mar 15

Roadless wheels designed by RCA graduate aim to help African farmers transport goods from remote villages. >
The Sheets desk by Lucie Koldová

Product Spotlight • 31 Mar 15

Czech designer Lucie Koldova designs an elegant desk for Křehký set to be unveiled at Salone del Mobile 2015. >
The power of the “on” switch

Design News • 31 Mar 15

As part of UNESCO's International Year of Light, Ghana is looking at how light design and technology can lead to sustainable development. >
Summer sideboard by Bonaldo

Product Spotlight • 30 Mar 15

This quirky cabinet delivers an invigorating bolt of saffron sunshine. >
The value of milk

Design Frontiers • 30 Mar 15

A pop-up milk parlour in Amsterdam brings designers and milk farmers together to create a more sustainable dairy industry. >
Emily Oberman's book documents 40 years of "Saturday Night Live" – It's Nice That

Design News • 30 Mar 15

Graphic designer Emily Oberman has teamed up with writer Alison Castle to produce "Saturday Night Live: The Book". >
Abstract animals

Next Generation • 30 Mar 15

ECAL Master’s graduate Hongchao Wang creates a series of abstract store window displays for luxury French brand Hermés. >
4 ways to rethink food production

Focus On • 29 Mar 15

Floating or far underground, these ideas chart a new course for more efficient food sources. >
Take Five

Take Five • 28 Mar 15

Readers were most intrigued by Pentagram partner Harry Pearce’s poster design using his own blood. >
How the Pinda table was born

Next Generation • 27 Mar 15

The evolution of Siyanda Mbele’s Pinda table is the story of his growth as a designer finding a place for traditional African aesthetics in contemporary design. >

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