Design News

  • Opposing meanings
    Design News • 4 Mar 11
    The clever folks at Pentagram in New York sent an ingenious little book that challenges you to a word game, but not just any word game. >
  • Noted
    Design News • 4 Mar 11
    The NoteSlate proposes an electronic alternative to paper. >
  • One wheel
    Design News • 4 Mar 11
    The Solowheel is small, convenient, eco-friendly, compact and fun - without reinventing the wheel. >
  • Photo: ECAL.
    Light for the night
    Design News • 3 Mar 11
    Like sand through the hourglass, this clever night light will help you gently fall asleep... >
  • Toys from trash
    Design News • 2 Mar 11
    A US soldier in Afghanistan is using creativity and recycled materials to bring joy to the children in this war-torn area. >
  • Ode to cycling
    Design News • 2 Mar 11
    The Danube Bicycle is a kinetic sculpture that recognises the importance of cycling as a form of urban transport. >
  • Indigo assertions
    Design News • 1 Mar 11
    A South African artist is the youngest ever to hold a solo exhibition at the National Arts Club in New York. >
  • Photo: Susie Rea.
    Through the window
    Design News • 1 Mar 11
    Studio Xag’s dazzling window installation for a fashion boutique takes its cue from original Vegas signage. >
  • Up-rooted
    Design News • 28 Feb 11
    In a new exhibition, local artist Neill Wright looks to the predatory culture that has emerged in South Africa. >
  • Awesome accessories
    Design News • 28 Feb 11
    Natural, original and beautiful. Tjerrie's range of gorgeous and glam accessories will have you coming back for more. >
  • Pottering around
    Design News • 28 Feb 11
    Design Indaba Expo exhibitor, the Potter's Workshop recently collaborated with Swedish firm studio Glimpt. >
  • Fired up
    Design News • 27 Feb 11
    Firepetals highlights the delights of handmade jewellery at Design Indaba Expo 2011. >
  • Rural inspiration
    Design News • 27 Feb 11
    Chic Revolution's vintage-inspired décor accessories take their cue from farm life. >
  • Ancient celebration
    Design News • 27 Feb 11
    Diane Harper's ceramic creations celebrate a unique African heritage. >
  • Game on
    Design News • 27 Feb 11
    African Gameskin's FSP Collection is an adventurous range of handbags, where wildlife meets contemporary chic. >
  • Wall flowers
    Design News • 27 Feb 11
    Hennie Meyer and Clementina van der Walt’s wall of flower vases are certainly not wall flowers like we know it. >
  • Fully engaged
    Design News • 27 Feb 11
    Gerry + Eric present a range of classic jewellery that comes with a fun twist. >
  • Making faces
    Design News • 27 Feb 11
    Have you seen these faces around Cape Town, or have you seen the FACT bags that tell a little story about life in the townships? >
  • Cuppa Tee
    Design News • 26 Feb 11
    Mingo Lamberti introduces an interesting new range of scatter cushions. >
  • Elegantly simple
    Design News • 26 Feb 11
    Rohan Cherry's jewellery designs draw on the best of natural materials. >
  • Dramatically digital
    Design News • 26 Feb 11
    René Twigge’s digital artworks merge abstract and pop art in a very vibrant way. >
  • It's on top!
    Design News • 26 Feb 11
    ON TOP OF THE WORLD is a campaign to put Cape Town on top of the world map, literally. >
  • Statement-makers
    Design News • 25 Feb 11
    Long-time Design Indaba exhibitor, Tiffany Marx's jewellery designs effortlessly combine the playful and the practical. >
  • Curious treasures
    Design News • 25 Feb 11
    Nic Fredman uses a great variety of reworked recycled materials to make interesting creations. >

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From the Archives

  • Finding hope
    Q&A • 12 May 23
    Design Indaba Emerging Creative for 2023 Oteng Hope Kopiso applies no limits to her craft. >
  • House of memories
    Design News • 12 May 23
    A memorial dedicated to earthquake victims traces the natural paths on a hill. >
  • To-do list
    Design News • 12 May 23
    Ayse Birsel’s latest book guides readers in designing their own long, happy lives. >
  • Bathroom break
    Design News • 12 May 23
    Tom Dixon collaborates with Cosentino on a bold new vision for bathrooms. >