Design News

  • Forkless Bike by Olli Erkkilä.
    Fork free
    Design News • 23 Nov 10
    A bicycle without a front fork you say? Yes, it looks a bit odd but we appreciate the innovation and creativity driving it. >
  • Porcelain tableware by Jaime Hayón.
    Table talk
    Design News • 22 Nov 10
    Jaime Hayón’s new range of porcelain tableware emphasises the value of gathering around a dinner table with friends and family. >
  • Bittereinder - 'n Ware Verhaal.
    Right to the end
    Design News • 22 Nov 10
    Bittereinder, a new(ish) group on the Afrikaans music scene are definitely worth taking note of. >
  • Black Rain Mirror by OKHA.
    Mirror image
    Design News • 20 Nov 10
    Dark, moody, elegant... the Black Rain Mirror by OKHA brings the European winter into your home. >
  • Neptune prosthetic fin by Richard Stark.
    Limbs without limit
    Design News • 20 Nov 10
    A new prosthetic prototype by Swedish designer, Richard Stark, could help amputees take to the water. >
  • Stringbike.
    Strung together
    Design News • 19 Nov 10
    The Stringbike, using strings instead of cables, makes for a surprisingly smooth ride. >
  • New London Bus designed by Thomas Heatherwick.
    Bus beautiful
    Design News • 19 Nov 10
    The new design for the famous red London buses was recently unveiled. And Thomas Heatherwick is the creative behind it. >
  • Anne and Louis Conradie’s take-aways – buy lekker toebroodjies (1999). Photo: Dave Southwood.
    Market snapshots
    Design News • 18 Nov 10
    Dave Southwood's latest collection of photographs captures the intricacies of the legendary Milnerton Market. >
  • "Squeeze" by Rita Botelho.
    A personal touch
    Design News • 18 Nov 10
    ECAL students take inspiration from the Bouroullec Brothers, resulting in a collection of bathroom products suited to individual needs. >
  • Give it Bag.
    In the bag
    Design News • 18 Nov 10
    We just love it when things are local (because it's lekker), eco-friendly and street chic, like Give it Bag. >
  • Kentridge awarded Kyoto Prize
    Design News • 18 Nov 10
    William Kentridge was recently awarded the coveted Kyoto Prize for his contribution to art and philosophy. >
  • T Bailey Offices by Olson Kundig Architects. Imge: Olson Kundig Architects.
    Wind pipes
    Design News • 17 Nov 10
    A project by Olson Kundig Architects plays with possibilities of using a client's products in the design of their offices. >
  • 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. >

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