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Product spotlight: Nkwana Unit Modules by Homewood

Product Spotlight • 27 Jun 13

Inspired by the trend of upcycling pallets, Homewood's "downcycled" their modular plasma unit, while maintaining the quality. >
Light effect

Design News • 27 Jun 13

Mathieu Lehanneur's Les Cordes chandelier for the entrance hall of a country house in France enlightens the space with a modern edge. >
Feelings of felt

Design News • 27 Jun 13

Ayse Birsel's Collection for FlizFelt is a modern and playful series of wool-felt products that draw inspiration from her Turkish heritage. >
Office intelligence

Design News • 26 Jun 13

"Locale" for Herman Miller generously accommodates multiple collaborators, work styles and tools. >
John Bielenberg: What’s the dent you want to make in the universe?

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:05:44 • 26 Jun 13

In an interview at the 2013 What Design Can Do conference, John Bielenberg spoke about inspiring creative people to make an impact on the world. >
Real-life fantasy

Reviews • 26 Jun 13

"In the City" is a journey through some of the unexpected and delightful things that can happen in an urban space, thanks to Andrew Shoben and Greyworld. >
Next Nature: We have transformed nature into a new setting

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:07:05 • 26 Jun 13

At the What Design Can Do conference Next Nature asked what design can do for the technology debate, citing the example of their “Nano Supermarket”. >
Dynamic interaction

Design News • 26 Jun 13

Fuseproject's collaboration with Herman Miller will allow a furniture collection that can be mixed and matched to create a unique office environment. >
Old and new

Design News • 25 Jun 13

Nendo's "Akimoku" furniture collection highlights the beauty in ageing wood, giving it modern appeal and more than a touch of class. >
Simple functionality

Profiling • 25 Jun 13

Simplicity, functionality, useability and the ethical use of materials are some of the key design considerations for Jasper Eales. >
Punk'ed

Design News • 25 Jun 13

Abbott Miller captures the agressive, confrontational and elemental nature of the punk subculture with his "Punk: Chaos to Couture" exhibition catalogue. >
See you later alligator

Design News • 24 Jun 13

Playful and somewhat scary, the Campana brothers offer a different take on sustainability with their alligator-inspired furniture. >
Box of delights

Design News • 24 Jun 13

Nendo's latest office space design creates an environment where employees can experience a new style of working. >
Without ink

Design News • 23 Jun 13

Christoph Niemann celebrates Photoshop's 25th birthday with a digital app that allows users the freedom to paint and draw without the real-life mess! >
Walks of light

Design News • 22 Jun 13

Frost* Design created an interactive installation to celebrate Sydney's Vivid Light festival. >
Carla Fernandez: Working with heritage to make a fashion statement

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:05:35 • 22 Jun 13

Carla Fernandez talks about the richness of Mexican fashion design, its heritage and identity, and explains how everything is made of squares and rectangles. >
Welcome summer/winter!

Design News • 21 Jun 13

Christoph Niemann's Google Doodle for the winter solstice illustrates some of our favourite seasonal activities in his distinctly quirky way. >
Connected to creativity

Festival News • 21 Jun 13

At this year’s Design Indaba, proud sponsors MTN connected students in Tshwane to the Design Indaba experience with their Connector Bot robot. >
Mike Kruzeniski: I want to change the entire culture of a company

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:06:50 • 21 Jun 13

Head of design for Twitter, Mike Kruzeniski creates environments where designers can think big. >
Little Scraps of Paper: Maisie Broadhead

FilmFestFriday • 21 Jun 13

In this edition of Little Scraps of Paper Maisie Broadhead talks about her lightbulb moments. >
Little Scraps of Paper: Alessandra Olanow

FilmFestFriday • 21 Jun 13

In this edition of Little Scraps of Paper Alessandra Olanow explains how drawing allows her to learn more about herself and others. >
Office chic

Design News • 20 Jun 13

PearsonLloyd's ongoing relationship with Bene has resulted in the adaptable office chair, Riya. >
And the winner is...

Digital News • 20 Jun 13

The 2014 Design Indaba Poster Competition winner is… Chevawn Blum! >
Lighting up

Design News • 20 Jun 13

Nendo's Pressed Lamps represent a new and unusual technique in hand-blown glass. >

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