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Février Rugs by Florian Pretet
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7 Apr 15
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These wool and silk rugs are handmade in Nepal from patterns drawn by French designer Florian Pretet.
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Bowl table lamp by New Works
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7 Apr 15
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The latest light by the Copenhagen design studio is a modern-day take on a portable lantern.
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The AVLU collection by Ayse Yesim Eröktem
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2 Apr 15
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Ayse Yesim Eröktem works with craftsmen from Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar to give traditional Turkish designs a contemporary twist.
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A loft conversion in Brussels
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1 Apr 15
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SHSH Architecture + Scenography converts a former warehouse in Brussels into a contemporary loft that adapts to its inhabitants.
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Muse light by Axo
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1 Apr 15
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Axo’s Muse light blooms with a distinctive colourful luminosity.
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The Sheets desk by Lucie Koldová
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31 Mar 15
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Czech designer Lucie Koldova designs an elegant desk for Křehký set to be unveiled at Salone del Mobile 2015.
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The power of the “on” switch
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31 Mar 15
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As part of UNESCO's International Year of Light, Ghana is looking at how light design and technology can lead to sustainable development.
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Summer sideboard by Bonaldo
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30 Mar 15
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This quirky cabinet delivers an invigorating bolt of saffron sunshine.
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Emily Oberman's book documents 40 years of "Saturday Night Live" – It's Nice That
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30 Mar 15
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Graphic designer Emily Oberman has teamed up with writer Alison Castle to produce "Saturday Night Live: The Book".
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Album covers strike a chord
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27 Mar 15
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Buenos Aires-based graphic designer Max Rompo designs boldly graphic album covers for Argentina’s tango and jazz musicians.
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East meets East
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26 Mar 15
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Lebanese furniture studio Bokja collaborates with fashion designer Milia Maroun in a limited-edition range of coats.
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Polishing tomorrow's gems
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25 Mar 15
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The Ekurhuleni Jewellery Project in Gauteng trains aspiring designers and gives graduates an incubated space to start their own businesses.
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7 talented South African illustrators to watch – Computer Arts
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25 Mar 15
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Nick Carson picks his favourites from last month's Design Indaba Expo in Cape Town
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Blood as ink
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24 Mar 15
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Pentagram partner Harry Pearce uses his own blood for a poster design that questions the self-destructiveness of the human species.
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Where craft and art meet
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23 Mar 15
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Elbé Coetsee's new book, "Craft Art in South Africa", is a beautifully illustrated journey through the tactile possibilities of handmade work.
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#MakeChange: Flipping trash into treasure
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22 Mar 15
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They might be light and summery but flip-flops pose a deadly threat to Kenya’s coast.
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A reason to celebrate
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18 Mar 15
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Party Bunch & Co’s illustrated designs blur the line between stationery and art.
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A store design made for walking
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17 Mar 15
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Multidisciplinary studio Lagranja Design crafts a contemporary cobbler look for Spanish shoe retailer Tascón’s two stores in Barcelona.
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Kassena Town by Dokter and Misses
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17 Mar 15
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Dokter and Misses’ new range of storage pieces is a further exploration of West African Kassena architecture.
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The DeskStand by RCAgency
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16 Mar 15
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It’s said to be as deadly as smoking and sugar but have no fear, Cape Town-based designer Ryan Roberts has created a healthy alternative to sitting.
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Real booty music
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16 Mar 15
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A designer, producer, manufacturer and twerk star join forces to create a track made by the booty – for the booty.
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Honey-Comb shelves by Leg Studios
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15 Mar 15
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This new shelving system from South African trio Leg Studios pairs delicate copper connectors with raw wood.
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The tricking part
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13 Mar 15
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Andrzej Urbanski's paintings may look like they were made by a computer, but the love for colour that fuels them is 100% human.
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A feast for all the senses
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12 Mar 15
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Maranda Engelbrecht deconstructs a special meal at Babylonstoren for a fuller, more sensual experience.
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