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Visual protest
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Graphic Design & Illustration
On World Aids Day we take a look at some of the most thought-provoking posters aimed at educating people about the disease.
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1 Dec 10
Motor-biCycle
Design News
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Urban & Landscape Design
Looks can be deceiving with the HMK 561 bike... What appears to be a bicycle is in fact a light motorcycle.
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1 Dec 10
Like a fish in the sea
Design News
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Architecture & Interiors
Troika's latest installation mimics the fluid movements of a school of fish.
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30 Nov 10
Raise your glasses
Design News
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Product Design
Chef Reuben Riffel has collaborated with Ngwenya Glass to create a gorgeous range of glassware.
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30 Nov 10
20Q: Adam Court
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Product Design
If it's worth doing, it's worth doing well. This advice from his mother has certainly stood Adam Court in good stead.
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30 Nov 10
Black and white colour
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Art & Photography
Local photography legend David Goldblatt celebrates his 80th birthday today. Design Indaba pays tribute to his life and his work.
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29 Nov 10
Divided by two
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Product Design
The Diviso stool works for small bums and big ones. It's great for one person but works equally well with three...
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29 Nov 10
Tretchikoff remembered
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Owners of original works by Vladimir Tretchikoff need to read this.
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29 Nov 10
Zipping around
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Urban & Landscape Design
Small, cute and compact. The Lunartic Cycle is perfect for zipping around town, or campus.
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28 Nov 10
Mountain wraparound
Design News
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Fanakalo’s wine label designs for Helderberg Wijnmakerij are bold and edgy, sure to catch the eye.
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28 Nov 10
Supporting the sisterhood
Design News
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Craft
State of the Nation is a Jo'burg-based cooperative that's empowering women by teaching them creative skills that earn them money.
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27 Nov 10
Corals for Christmas
Design News
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Architecture & Interiors
A Christmas shop window installation incorporates notions of biomimicry into an awe-inspiring design.
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27 Nov 10
Facebook facelift
Design News
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Interaction Design
Ever noticed how visually unappealing the Facebook homepage really is? No? Most people haven't, but Bruce Mau has some ideas.
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26 Nov 10
Marcel magic for MAC
Design News
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Product Design
Marcel Wanders and MAC Cosmetics have creatively collaborated on a limited edition of sophisticated makeup products.
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26 Nov 10
Meet the Minksters
Design News
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Product Design
The Minksters are more than just adorable little characters, they're also super useful USB flashdrives.
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26 Nov 10
Wheels of the future
Design News
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Urban & Landscape Design
Less is more with John Villareal's Futurist Bike but it still manages to be oh-so sleek.
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25 Nov 10
Reality check
Design News
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Information Design
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Interaction Design
Dunne & Raby imagine and speculate about a deconstructed future where teleportation to parallel worlds is possible.
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25 Nov 10
Creativity central
Design News
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Architecture & Interiors
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
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Urban & Landscape Design
70 Juta Street is Jo'burg's new creative and cultural hotspot, with shops, galleries, restaurants and a cool urban vibe.
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24 Nov 10
Secret codes
Design News
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Creative Economy
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Graphic Design & Illustration
E-readers are all the rage but a new book, Tree of Codes, demonstrates some of the creative possibilities of the printed book.
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24 Nov 10
Fork free
Design News
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Urban & Landscape Design
A bicycle without a front fork you say? Yes, it looks a bit odd but we appreciate the innovation and creativity driving it.
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23 Nov 10
Table talk
Design News
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Product Design
Jaime Hayón’s new range of porcelain tableware emphasises the value of gathering around a dinner table with friends and family.
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22 Nov 10
Right to the end
Design News
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Music & Sound Design
Bittereinder, a new(ish) group on the Afrikaans music scene are definitely worth taking note of.
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22 Nov 10
Mirror image
Design News
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Product Design
Dark, moody, elegant... the Black Rain Mirror by OKHA brings the European winter into your home.
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20 Nov 10
Limbs without limit
Design News
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Product Design
A new prosthetic prototype by Swedish designer, Richard Stark, could help amputees take to the water.
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20 Nov 10
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