Design News

Two chandeliers by the Karoo-based Magpie Collective have been selected for the Obamas' private residence. >

Stiaan Louw Menswear will launch its Summer 2009 Collection at the Cape Town Fashion Week from August 13 to 16. >

Designer Adriaan Hugo from Dokter and Misses has stuck a dollop of design on the Transport Square outside Ellis Park. >

The Eastern Cape is due to receive a new community theatre designed by Ryder Architecture and facilitated by Dodgy Clutch theatre company. >

The Cape Craft and Design Institute took part on the dti stand at Ambiente, the annual German exhibition held in February. >

Dutch studio Makkink & Bey reinterpreted five classic pieces by Brazilian design masters. >

SOUTH award finalist David West launched his Holbol Collection at Whatiftheworld in Cape Town during March. >

In an unusual collaboration, architect David Adjaye and graphic designer Peter Saville redo Kvadrat's showroom in London. >

Philippe Bousquet, Geraldine Fenn and Marchand van Tonder exhibit their contemporary jewellery at the Bell-Roberts Gallery. >

Cape Town graffiti artists raise money for underprivileged communities and new urban art space opens in Woodstock. >

Professional and student winners of the Nampak Packaging Design Challenge were announced at the 2009 Design Indaba Expo. >