Design News

  • Heah Nash Taxi-Tyre.
    Step up
    Design News • 31 Dec 10
    Puma’s new Creative Factory is giving everybody the opportunity to add creative flair to their products. Look at what Heath Nash did. >
  • Township appeal
    Design News • 30 Dec 10
    You can’t help but feel happy when you look at Township Pattern’s bright and colourful range of fashions. >
  • Cinéma Nouvel Odéon' by Matali Crasset.
    At the movies
    Design News • 30 Dec 10
    Matali Crasset's design for the Cinéma Nouvel Odéon in Paris aims to transform the theatre experience to make it more engaging. >
  • Apartments by Lauren Fowler.
    Free lines
    Design News • 29 Dec 10 • Sponsored Content
    Putting pen to paper is what Lauren Fowler does best. Meet a Cape Town illustrator who also has interesting craft talents. >
  • Not Made in China. Photo: Guillem Ferran.
    Far from China
    Design News • 29 Dec 10
    Not Made in China is designer Guillem Ferran's critique on the modern trend of production decentralisation. >
  • Archie Bronson Outfit.
    For the record
    Design News • 28 Dec 10
    Take a look at the some of the shortlisted designs for the 2010 Art Vinyl competition. >
  • Concerning user experiences
    Design News • 28 Dec 10 • Sponsored Content
    Michelle Son created an installation that mimics a computer user's virtual experience in a real-time physical space. >
  • Flower design by Andreas Verheijen. Photo: Wendelien Daan.
    Floral fun
    Design News • 27 Dec 10
    Flower engineer Andreas Verheijen meshes his interest in design and love of flowers to create awe-inspiring installations. >
  • Basket Case.
    Baskets for bread
    Design News • 27 Dec 10
    Basket Case celebrated the crafting skills of basket makers in Zimbabwe recently. >
  • Ceramic Conversations.
    Talking points
    Design News • 26 Dec 10
    Ceramic Conversations brings together top craftmanship, international influences and experiences. >
  • Puma Mopion Bike.
    Cargo in tow
    Design News • 26 Dec 10
    Cruise the streets in style with the Puma Mopion Bike, and still carry a load with you. >
  • Consumer Christmas
    Design News • 25 Dec 10
    Shopaholics will love this Christmas tree made of shopping trolleys… >
  • Staying connected
    Design News • 25 Dec 10
    The SoBi Social Bicycle system allows for a more efficient and cost-effective interactive cycling experience. >
  • The Elements S[urvival] coat. Photo: Brittany Thomasson.
    Braving the cold
    Design News • 24 Dec 10 • Sponsored Content
    Veronika Scott has designed a coat that doubles-up as a sleeping bag, bringing a bit of relief and comfort to thousands of homeless people. >
  • PlantFictions. Photo: Troika, 2010.
    The power of plants
    Design News • 23 Dec 10
    Troika’s latest project imagines a world where plants work to address pressing urban issues including recycling and biofuels. >
  • Oneybike by Peter Vagra.
    One for the road
    Design News • 23 Dec 10
    Welcome back old school... The Oneybike will take you on a journey reminiscent of simpler times. >
  • Football Training Centre. Photo: Allan James.
    Soccer in Soweto
    Design News • 22 Dec 10
    A new soccer training centre in Soweto hopes to build on the World Cup legacy and promote the development of the game among the youth. >
  • Velosynth bike synthesizer.
    Info on the go
    Design News • 22 Dec 10
    Here's a clever bicycle device that presents the cyclist and fellow road users with useful audio data, including speed and acceleration. >
  • Advent 2010 by Thomas Heatherwick.
    Days to Christmas
    Design News • 21 Dec 10
    Thomas Heatherwick’s special advent calendar has us in awe… >
  • The Diorama Map Series by Sohei Nishino.
    Mapping it
    Design News • 21 Dec 10
    Sohei Nishino's photographic collage recreations of major cities reveal surprisingly intimate details. >
  • The Road Popper by Chromoly.
    Easy to pop
    Design News • 21 Dec 10
    The Road Popper is a fun bicycle accessory that will come in really easy when you're in need of a cold drink... >
  • Camper creations
    Design News • 20 Dec 10
    Marti Guixé has collaborated with the Camper brand for the design of their new boutique shoe shop. >
  • Google Chrome operating system. Image via designboom.
    Another step for Google
    Design News • 19 Dec 10 • Sponsored Content
    Google is exploring new frontiers with their venture into the computer hardware arena. >
  • Hail to the Thief by Brett Murray.
    Under fire
    Design News • 19 Dec 10
    Brett Murray's latest body of work comments on government corruption and abuse of power in South Africa. >

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From the Archives

  • Invented reality
    Design News • 10 Aug 22
    Design Indaba alumnus Nicolás Kisic Aguirre’s latest project turns linguistic disobedience into an immersive experience >
  • En vogue
    Q&A • 10 Aug 22
    Design Indaba Emerging Creative Tshepiso Lekganyane has found her passion at the intersection of fashion and art >
  • Alter ego
    Q&A • 10 Aug 22
    Thandiwe Msebenzi’s Radical Makazi Instagram series will be exhibited at Blank Spaces in Woodstock, Cape Town >
  • Metamorphosis
    Design News • 10 Aug 22
    Design Indaba alumnus Shaakira Jassat created a collection of trick glasses inspired by social distancing and caterpillars for the Nationaal Glasmuseum >