Design News

  • Window installation by LAVA.
    Corals for Christmas
    Design News • 27 Nov 10
    A Christmas shop window installation incorporates notions of biomimicry into an awe-inspiring design. >
  • Bruce Mau's Facebook facelift.
    Facebook facelift
    Design News • 26 Nov 10
    Ever noticed how visually unappealing the Facebook homepage really is? No? Most people haven't, but Bruce Mau has some ideas. >
  • Marcel Wanders for MAC.
    Marcel magic for MAC
    Design News • 26 Nov 10
    Marcel Wanders and MAC Cosmetics have creatively collaborated on a limited edition of sophisticated makeup products. >
  • Minksters.
    Meet the Minksters
    Design News • 26 Nov 10
    The Minksters are more than just adorable little characters, they're also super useful USB flashdrives. >
  • Futurist Bike by John Villareal.
    Wheels of the future
    Design News • 25 Nov 10
    Less is more with John Villareal's Futurist Bike but it still manages to be oh-so sleek. >
  • Between Reality and the Impossible by Dunne & Raby.
    Reality check
    Design News • 25 Nov 10
    Dunne & Raby imagine and speculate about a deconstructed future where teleportation to parallel worlds is possible. >
  • 70 Juta Street.
    Creativity central
    Design News • 24 Nov 10
    70 Juta Street is Jo'burg's new creative and cultural hotspot, with shops, galleries, restaurants and a cool urban vibe. >
  • Tree of Codes.
    Secret codes
    Design News • 24 Nov 10
    E-readers are all the rage but a new book, Tree of Codes, demonstrates some of the creative possibilities of the printed book. >
  • Forkless Bike by Olli Erkkilä.
    Fork free
    Design News • 23 Nov 10
    A bicycle without a front fork you say? Yes, it looks a bit odd but we appreciate the innovation and creativity driving it. >
  • Porcelain tableware by Jaime Hayón.
    Table talk
    Design News • 22 Nov 10
    Jaime Hayón’s new range of porcelain tableware emphasises the value of gathering around a dinner table with friends and family. >
  • Bittereinder - 'n Ware Verhaal.
    Right to the end
    Design News • 22 Nov 10
    Bittereinder, a new(ish) group on the Afrikaans music scene are definitely worth taking note of. >
  • Black Rain Mirror by OKHA.
    Mirror image
    Design News • 20 Nov 10
    Dark, moody, elegant... the Black Rain Mirror by OKHA brings the European winter into your home. >
  • Neptune prosthetic fin by Richard Stark.
    Limbs without limit
    Design News • 20 Nov 10
    A new prosthetic prototype by Swedish designer, Richard Stark, could help amputees take to the water. >
  • Stringbike.
    Strung together
    Design News • 19 Nov 10
    The Stringbike, using strings instead of cables, makes for a surprisingly smooth ride. >
  • New London Bus designed by Thomas Heatherwick.
    Bus beautiful
    Design News • 19 Nov 10
    The new design for the famous red London buses was recently unveiled. And Thomas Heatherwick is the creative behind it. >
  • Anne and Louis Conradie’s take-aways – buy lekker toebroodjies (1999). Photo: Dave Southwood.
    Market snapshots
    Design News • 18 Nov 10
    Dave Southwood's latest collection of photographs captures the intricacies of the legendary Milnerton Market. >
  • "Squeeze" by Rita Botelho.
    A personal touch
    Design News • 18 Nov 10
    ECAL students take inspiration from the Bouroullec Brothers, resulting in a collection of bathroom products suited to individual needs. >
  • Give it Bag.
    In the bag
    Design News • 18 Nov 10
    We just love it when things are local (because it's lekker), eco-friendly and street chic, like Give it Bag. >
  • Kentridge awarded Kyoto Prize
    Design News • 18 Nov 10
    William Kentridge was recently awarded the coveted Kyoto Prize for his contribution to art and philosophy. >
  • T Bailey Offices by Olson Kundig Architects. Imge: Olson Kundig Architects.
    Wind pipes
    Design News • 17 Nov 10
    A project by Olson Kundig Architects plays with possibilities of using a client's products in the design of their offices. >
  • Crochet work by Agata Olek.
    Life, crocheted
    Design News • 17 Nov 10
    In recent years knitting, yes that thing your grandmother does, has become cool again. And it seems crocheting is not far behind. >
  • Sleepy Chair. Photo: Takahumi Yamada.
    Suitable for sleep
    Design News • 16 Nov 10
    Comfort is king when it comes to sleeping arrangements. This duvet cum futon cum chair has comfort as a number one objective. >
  • Compots.
    Pots composted
    Design News • 16 Nov 10
    Compots are a brilliant local innovation to reduce agricultural waste, create jobs and lessen the damage caused by replanting. >
  • Barcode Book by Yuri Suzuki. Photo: Hitomi Kai Yoda.
    Coded
    Design News • 15 Nov 10
    Yuri Suzuki's Barcode Book uses a barcode reader connected to a speaker, together with illustrations, to tell stories. >

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From the Archives

  • Objets d’art
    Design News • 3 Jan 23
    The Maison&Objet biannual design and decor fair in Paris will host over 700 brands between 19 and 23 January 2023. >
  • In the zone
    Design News • 3 Jan 23
    Dyson tackles both air and noise pollution with a sci-fi-esque set of headphones. >
  • Blossoming creativity
    Design News • 3 Jan 23
    The first contemporary florilegium in Africa is reviving botanical art with the aim of furthering conservation. >
  • Building blocks
    Design News • 3 Jan 23
    The latest project of international architecture company Office for Metropolitan Architecture employs stacked structures to make best use of limited space. >