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Steel bamboo at Milan2011

Design News • 10 Apr 11

Nendo's "Bamboo Steel Chair" uses bamboo handicraft techniques but manages to create a hard metal sense of pilancy. >
Fairytale dress

Design News • 9 Apr 11

Here’s a fairytale dress made with the pages of gorgeous fairytale books. >
Both sides at Milan2011

Design News • 9 Apr 11

Matali Crasset’s Double Side table/seat is great for both work and play. Check it out at Milan2011. >
Karoo-inspired at Milan2011

Design News • 8 Apr 11

The Campana Brothers present a selection of designs made in collaboration with Klein Karoo ostrich leather supplier at Milan2011. >
Downloadable at Milan2011

Design News • 8 Apr 11

Droog presents downloadable furniture and accessory design at Milan2011. >
Learn with Lego

Design News • 8 Apr 11

Playtime is a travelling workshop that uses Lego to teach students about architectural themes and principles. >
See through at Milan2011

Design News • 7 Apr 11

Is it wood or is it clear acrylic? Nendo’s Transparent Table is like an optical illusion. See it at Milan2011. >
Community originals

Design News • 7 Apr 11

Creative community rejuvenation is where its at for the All Originals I Art SA community mural project. >
Dipped at Milan2011

Design News • 7 Apr 11

Dip in Space is a showcase and celebration of student work created in a workshop led by Matali Crasset. >
Banking it

Design News • 6 Apr 11

For their first project in Africa, a Moroccan bank, Foster + Partners designed a modular, energy efficient system. >
Joy stick

Design News • 6 Apr 11

Please welcome the third and final addition to the “Pleasure to the People” range of pleasurable products. >
African impressions

Design News • 6 Apr 11

Dark Clouds are Gathering is the solo exhibition of Berlin-based artist Olaf Hajek at Whatiftheworld gallery in Cape Town. >
Starting point at Milan2011

Design News • 5 Apr 11

The Dutch Standard presents “Back to Square One” at the Milan Furniture Fair. >
In the wings at Milan2011

Design News • 5 Apr 11

"Waiting for... GLASSTRESS 2011" at Milan2011 is a preview of a "waiting-in-the-wings" exhibition for the Venice Biennale. >
Waterfall light at Milan2011

Design News • 4 Apr 11

Drawing its form from a rhizomatic composition, Matali Crasset’s new pendant lamp is reminiscent of a waterfall. >
Desirable at Milan2011

Design News • 4 Apr 11

Here’s a preview of the works of students at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, that will be shown in Milan shortly. >
Rubber recycling

Design News • 4 Apr 11

A tyre rubber recycling programme in Marrakesh sees this material being turned into beautiful and useful objects. >
Illustrations from India

Design News • 3 Apr 11

Kedarnath Gupta is an Indian illustrator who makes all his work by hand. Yes, just with pencil and paper! Take a look. >
With regards

Design News • 3 Apr 11

Regard, an exhibition featuring the work of Manolo Belzunce and Kagiso Pat Mautloa, explores the nature of self. >
Tricks and treats at Milan2011

Design News • 2 Apr 11

Furniture company Royal Ahrend will be presenting two new projects by Ineke Hans and Yuya Ushida at Ventura Lambrate in Milan. >
Surfin' SA

Design News • 2 Apr 11

Mingo Lamberti have ventured into an exciting new realm, that of surfboard design. Check out their first creation here. >
Furniture and flight at Milan2011

Design News • 1 Apr 11

Here’s a sneak preview of what the Bouroullec Brothers will be presenting in Milan for Mattiazzi and Vitra. >
Madiba-inspired fashion

Design News • 1 Apr 11

The new 46664 apparel range celebrates and honours Madiba's legacy with stylish clothing for men, women and children. >
Set in stone

Design News • 1 Apr 11

An ancient European craft skill is being practiced in Cape Town, empowering people along the way. >

From the Archives

Hopeful romantic

Q&A • 24 Oct 22

Blurring disciplinary boundaries, Cape Town-based creative Mikhailia Petersen builds intricate narratives in her photo series. >
Head above water

Design News • 24 Oct 22

Former Design Indaba Emerging Creative Kenyaa Mzee’s latest visual collection is exhibiting at Youngblood Gallery, Cape Town in October. >
Parking off

Design News • 24 Oct 22

Design Indaba, Beefeater Gin and I Love The Dough collaborated on turning a pavement into a community-minded parklet. >
Modern classics

Design News • 24 Oct 22

Iconic furniture design studio Herman Miller collaborated with Danish design brand HAY on a collection that reimagines the classic Eames collection. >

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