Design News

Cast-iron lamps and a chair made of flax and wool are some of Dutch project LABEL/BREED’s first collaborative designs. >

New hotel brand Zoku has prioritised design to create compact lofts better suited to today’s traveller’s needs. >

Lakwena Maciver went large on our Instagram account with her murals of kaleidoscopic colours and bold patterns. >

The isabelo smart bench in downtown Joburg is an example of win-win innovation that will allow us to share ideas from city streets. >

British designer David Irwin showcases his contemporary folding chair at the exhibition "Tools for Everyday Life" at ICFF 2015. >

Hlanganani Nkambule and Melikhaya Ntlangeni have taken a refreshing view of the notoriously extravagant South African subculture in a new animated video series. >

Pichulik collaborates with Design Africa and the Du Noon Urban Weavers on a collection of unusual bags made of rope and indigenous grass. >

Street artist Faith47 took us around the world with images of her ghostly creations. >

At least 25 processes go into creating each pair of Ballo's wooden sunglasses, all carried out by hand or hand-operated machines in Woodstock, Cape Town. >

South African ad agency Joe Public creates a pro bono campaign for POWA to raise awareness of intimate partner violence. >