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Brazilian fashion designer Carlos Miele has launched a range of T-shirts as a fundraiser for the Rainforest Foundation. >

The Chumby, a real geek's toy, is an internet-connected touchscreen device. It's thoroughly open-source and runs widgets on Linux software. >

Ingo Maurer unveiled his egg-shaped light for Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio della Spezia, declaring the egg to be the perfect form. >

Marije Vogelzang’s first solo exhibition, Fuel, at Mama in Rotterdam from May 21 to July 6 included cuddly sausages. >

Continuing to expand and diversify, Whatiftheworld have now added a design showroom to their books. >

Jan Kaplicky's design for Prague's new national library won the state competition in October last year, causing a political maelstrom. >

Biodegradable body product range Jozi O have expanded into a brand new environmentally friendly building, named the Energy Works. >

The winners of the South African Bureau of Standards Design Achievers student awards were announced on Youth Day, June 16. >

Inspired by the princess and pea story, Doshi Levien's Principessa daybed consists of many thin mattress layers. >

Environmental design studio Orange 22 in Los Angeles has launched the Botanist Blank Canvas Project, which raises money for charity. >

Design Indaba alumnus Ilse Crawford, tasked with designing the Aesop shop pairs modern interventions with endearing revival. >

The Old Mutual Vukani Fashion Awards, aimed at empowering young fashion designers with business mentoring, have announced the 2008 winners. >

Photographer Nontsikelelo Veleko captures the frayed edges of trends and reconstituted spaces. >

Cape Town's Curious, Whetstone and Frankley shows Rikus Ferreira's fantastical illustrations and multimedia works, Varkore in die Skemer. >