Articles

  • Crochet work by Agata Olek.
    Life, crocheted
    Design News • 17 Nov 10
    In recent years knitting, yes that thing your grandmother does, has become cool again. And it seems crocheting is not far behind. >
  • Sleepy Chair. Photo: Takahumi Yamada.
    Suitable for sleep
    Design News • 16 Nov 10
    Comfort is king when it comes to sleeping arrangements. This duvet cum futon cum chair has comfort as a number one objective. >
  • Compots.
    Pots composted
    Design News • 16 Nov 10
    Compots are a brilliant local innovation to reduce agricultural waste, create jobs and lessen the damage caused by replanting. >
  • Barcode Book by Yuri Suzuki. Photo: Hitomi Kai Yoda.
    Coded
    Design News • 15 Nov 10
    Yuri Suzuki's Barcode Book uses a barcode reader connected to a speaker, together with illustrations, to tell stories. >
  • Engine 26 by Daniel Hirschmann.
    Interactive Engine
    Design News • 14 Nov 10
    Engine 26 is an interactive digital painting project that allows for the manipulation of live video and other cool features. >
  • Carbonwood Bike by Gary Galego.
    Carbon cool
    Design News • 14 Nov 10
    A bicycle made of wood? An interesting concept, and it's not bad looking. >
  • The Fat Monkey by Florentijn Hofman.
    Flipped out
    Design News • 13 Nov 10
    A flip-flop Fat Monkey, made entirely with flip-flops. Yes, those you wear on your feet! >
  • Photo: Byron L Keulemans.
    VI
    Design News • 13 Nov 10
    Stiaan Louw's latest collection interrogates the artistic but atypical understanding of African design. >
  • Polyp laundry basket by Helene Steiner.
    Pop it in
    Design News • 12 Nov 10
    Airing your dirty laundry in public is not recommended but displaying it on your wall adds a funky interior touch. >
  • Crack Vase by Fung Kwok Pan.
    Cracks appearing
    Design News • 12 Nov 10
    In product design it’s often true that the real character of an object is expressed through its imperfections. >
  • Democratising design
    Design News • 11 Nov 10
    Various technologies and social platforms has allowed for, literally, anybody to be a designer. Here's a book that considers this. >
  • Bird in Hand by J.P. Meulendijks.
    Hand creations
    Design News • 11 Nov 10
    Bird in Hand is a lamp that pays tribute to the age-old pasime of casting hand shadows on walls. >
  • Type Case. Photo: Martin Bircher.
    Case in point
    Design News • 11 Nov 10
    Type Case is an installation that creates interesting displays with digital pixels of different shapes and sizes. >
  • Catalysis for Life – New Language for Dutch Art & Design. Photo: Keizo Kioku.
    Person vs object
    Design News • 9 Nov 10
    A new exhibition featuring, among others, Maarten Baas questions the relationship between people and objects. >
  • One Night Only by Lucinda Mudge.
    Here tonight, gone tomorrow
    Design News • 9 Nov 10
    One Night Only is a single night exhibition featuring the work of local artists Lucinda Mudge. >
  • Decorated Shade by Nick Rebeck.
    Curtain call
    Design News • 9 Nov 10
    The “Decorated Shade” curtain not only has a city chic about it but it also uses materials otherwise destined for landfills. >
  • iJusi - The Ballpoint Pen edition.
    Just juice
    Design News • 9 Nov 10
    Never underestimate the potential and ability of the ballpoint pen. iJusi have dedicated an entire magazine to singing its praises. >
  • Antibodies by Campana brothers.
    Not of the body
    Design News • 8 Nov 10
    Antibodies is a rich visual exploration of the work of the Campana Brothers from the past 20 years. >
  • Here! Sod T-shirt and packaging by Prompt Design.
    Sod it
    Design News • 8 Nov 10
    Is that a French loaf on your T-shirt or are you just happy to see me? >
  • Mural for Neil Ellis Wines by Lorenzo Nassimbeni.
    Flow chart
    Design News • 8 Nov 10
    There's something very romantic about winemaking depicted as a linear process against a wall. >
  • Spaghetti Monster.
    Monsters inc
    Design News • 7 Nov 10
    Monsters monsters everywhere... On your desk, in your bathroom. But don't worry, they're eco-friendly. >
  • Pyggy Bank by Nendo.
    Pennies for Pyggy
    Design News • 7 Nov 10
    Piggy banks are not just for children... They're functional and decorative home items with a unique history. >
  • Thin Bike.
    Super skinny
    Design News • 6 Nov 10
    Bicycles are the ultimate eco-friendly mode of urban transport but always a hassle to "park" indoors. Here's a great solution... >
  • TikTikTik by Bitplay.
    Ordinary fun
    Design News • 6 Nov 10
    Adding a bit of playfulness to the everyday objects that we interact with... Check out Bitplay's first collection. >
  • Luxembourg Royal Hamilius by Foster + Partners.
    Civic rights
    Design News • 6 Nov 10
    Foster + Partners are to redesign the urban identity of Luxembourg, with a keen sense of social and civic spaces. >
  • Keyglove by Jeff Rowberg.
    Fits like a glove
    Design News • 5 Nov 10
    A breakthrough technology? The Keyglove allows the wearer to control keyboard and mouse controls with one hand. >
  • Jambox by Jawbone.
    Jamming
    Design News • 4 Nov 10
    Jawbone has just announced the launch of Jambox, the world's first intelligent wireless speaker and speakerphone. >
  • A Book Shelf by Miriam Aust.
    Built to size
    Design News • 4 Nov 10
    A modular shelving solution by Miriam Aust allows for books to take up a new (design) function within the home. >
  • Marinemine furniture by Mati Karmin.
    Mine for keeps
    Design News • 4 Nov 10
    Nobody likes a bomb in their home, except when it's been converted into an interesting piece of furniture. >
  • AmaZink Eatery.
    Simply AmaZink
    Design News • 3 Nov 10
    Vibrant, colourful, funky and with subtle Cuban influences in the heart of a South African township… Welcome to AmaZink Eatery. >

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