Design News

  • 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. >
  • Type Case. Photo: Martin Bircher.
    Case in point
    Design News • 11 Nov 10
    Type Case is an installation that creates interesting displays with digital pixels of different shapes and sizes. >
  • Catalysis for Life – New Language for Dutch Art & Design. Photo: Keizo Kioku.
    Person vs object
    Design News • 9 Nov 10
    A new exhibition featuring, among others, Maarten Baas questions the relationship between people and objects. >
  • One Night Only by Lucinda Mudge.
    Here tonight, gone tomorrow
    Design News • 9 Nov 10
    One Night Only is a single night exhibition featuring the work of local artists Lucinda Mudge. >
  • Decorated Shade by Nick Rebeck.
    Curtain call
    Design News • 9 Nov 10
    The “Decorated Shade” curtain not only has a city chic about it but it also uses materials otherwise destined for landfills. >
  • iJusi - The Ballpoint Pen edition.
    Just juice
    Design News • 9 Nov 10
    Never underestimate the potential and ability of the ballpoint pen. iJusi have dedicated an entire magazine to singing its praises. >
  • Antibodies by Campana brothers.
    Not of the body
    Design News • 8 Nov 10
    Antibodies is a rich visual exploration of the work of the Campana Brothers from the past 20 years. >
  • Here! Sod T-shirt and packaging by Prompt Design.
    Sod it
    Design News • 8 Nov 10
    Is that a French loaf on your T-shirt or are you just happy to see me? >
  • Mural for Neil Ellis Wines by Lorenzo Nassimbeni.
    Flow chart
    Design News • 8 Nov 10
    There's something very romantic about winemaking depicted as a linear process against a wall. >
  • Spaghetti Monster.
    Monsters inc
    Design News • 7 Nov 10
    Monsters monsters everywhere... On your desk, in your bathroom. But don't worry, they're eco-friendly. >
  • Pyggy Bank by Nendo.
    Pennies for Pyggy
    Design News • 7 Nov 10
    Piggy banks are not just for children... They're functional and decorative home items with a unique history. >
  • Thin Bike.
    Super skinny
    Design News • 6 Nov 10
    Bicycles are the ultimate eco-friendly mode of urban transport but always a hassle to "park" indoors. Here's a great solution... >
  • TikTikTik by Bitplay.
    Ordinary fun
    Design News • 6 Nov 10
    Adding a bit of playfulness to the everyday objects that we interact with... Check out Bitplay's first collection. >
  • Luxembourg Royal Hamilius by Foster + Partners.
    Civic rights
    Design News • 6 Nov 10
    Foster + Partners are to redesign the urban identity of Luxembourg, with a keen sense of social and civic spaces. >
  • Keyglove by Jeff Rowberg.
    Fits like a glove
    Design News • 5 Nov 10
    A breakthrough technology? The Keyglove allows the wearer to control keyboard and mouse controls with one hand. >
  • Jambox by Jawbone.
    Jamming
    Design News • 4 Nov 10
    Jawbone has just announced the launch of Jambox, the world's first intelligent wireless speaker and speakerphone. >
  • A Book Shelf by Miriam Aust.
    Built to size
    Design News • 4 Nov 10
    A modular shelving solution by Miriam Aust allows for books to take up a new (design) function within the home. >
  • Marinemine furniture by Mati Karmin.
    Mine for keeps
    Design News • 4 Nov 10
    Nobody likes a bomb in their home, except when it's been converted into an interesting piece of furniture. >
  • AmaZink Eatery.
    Simply AmaZink
    Design News • 3 Nov 10
    Vibrant, colourful, funky and with subtle Cuban influences in the heart of a South African township… Welcome to AmaZink Eatery. >
  • Drawing Machine by Joseph L Griffiths.
    Pedal power
    Design News • 3 Nov 10
    The creative process is a familiar concept but what about a creative cycle, almost like riding a bicycle. >
  • Hang on to your Drawers by Furniture Magpies.
    Magpies and makeovers
    Design News • 3 Nov 10
    Creative alternatives to mass-produced furniture are always welcome. And of course it doesn’t hurt that it’s chic and ultra-modern. >
  • Develop a New Angle on Concrete.
    The beauty of concrete
    Design News • 3 Nov 10
    Concrete is not something that's readily associated with beauty and creativity, but when viewed from a different angle, it can inspire. >

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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 >