Design News

  • Passage by United Visual Artists.
    Passage lights
    Design News • 22 Jul 13
    United Visual Artists have created a light and sound installation for the Two Tunnels Greenway, a new walking and cycling route in the UK. >
  • Canvas Sofa by Marcel Wanders.
    Canvas cushions
    Design News • 22 Jul 13
    Marcel Wanders has expressed his artistic imagination in a variety of cushions that are designed to complement his Canvas Sofa. >
  • The Pull of the Land by Faith47.
    Drawn to the land
    Design News • 22 Jul 13
    Faith47's new mural in Toronto, Canada, is titled "The Pull of the Land". >
  • Torre David – Informal Vertical Communities by Urban-Think Tank. Photo: Danny Hudson.
    Uplifting communities
    Lookbook • 21 Jul 13
    Urban-Think Tank's "TORRE DAVID - Informal Vertical Communities" exhibition is currently on display in Berlin. Here's a quick look. >
  • XO Tablet by Yves Béhar.
    Touchscreen education
    Design News • 21 Jul 13
    A first of its kind, the XO Tablet designed by Yves Béhar of Fuseproject and One Laptop Per Child helps kids learn and explore their dreams from an early age. >
  • Pegging Board by Kraftisan.
    Cover pride
    Design News • 20 Jul 13 • Sponsored Content
    With Kraftisan's new Pegging Board for a bookshop in Cape Town judging a book by its cover is a little easier... and totally acceptable! >
  • Block Watch by Tom Dixon.
    Time block
    Design News • 20 Jul 13
    Tom Dixon has designed his first watch. Called "Block", it is a simple, elegant and stylish creation that's more than just an object for keeping time. >
  • Knopka bank identity by Michael Wolff and others.
    Pressing buttons
    Design News • 19 Jul 13
    A new identity for a division of a Russian bank seeks to make the financial service friendlier and more streamlined. Michael Wolff headed up the process. >
  • Garden Bridge by Thomas Heatherwick.
    River bridge
    Design News • 19 Jul 13
    Thomas Heatherwick envisions a lush garden walkway connecting the north and south of London for his proposed bridge over the River Thames. >
  • Pony Desk by Y Tsai.
    Product spotlight: Pony Desk by Y Tsai
    Product Spotlight • 18 Jul 13 • Sponsored Content
    A desk, a chair and a storage unit - all in one! Y Tsai's Pony Desk Chair is a multifunctional furniture unit that also considers early childhood development. >
  • The Racing Poster Portfolio by Richard Hart.
    Weekend racing
    Lookbook • 18 Jul 13
    Dutchmann and Tim Abbott have commissioned a group of South African designers to create posters for their "Weekend Racer" project. >
  • Public Theatre by Paula Scher.
    Public lobby
    Design News • 17 Jul 13
    The lobby of the Public Theatre in New York has a new look, integrating both the theatre's architecture and identity. Paula Scher led this creative reinvention. >
  • "Lost is a Place Too" online shop by Lauren Fowler.
    Crafts online
    Design News • 17 Jul 13 • Sponsored Content
    Lauren Fowler's new online shop is making her bespoke and whimsical creations accessible to all! >
  • Dune by Daan Roosegaarde.
    Big & bright
    Design News • 17 Jul 13
    Daan Roosegaarde has updated his interactive installation "Dune", making it bigger and brighter for the "Touch and Tweet" exhibition. >
  • Lotus Dome by Daan Roosegaarde.
    Cave lights
    Design News • 16 Jul 13
    Daan Roosegaarde's latest interactive installation, "Lotus Dome" used human movement to light up a cave in Jerusalem. >
  • Knot Cuff by Lara Bohinc.
    Luxury by Lara
    Lookbook • 16 Jul 13
    Distinct, timeless and versatile, Lara Bohinc's jewellery design pushes the boundaries of the craft, drawing on the principles of industrial design. >
  • Torre David – Informal Vertical Communities by Urban-Think Tank.
    Vertical communities
    Design News • 16 Jul 13
    The "Torre David – Informal Vertical Communities" exhibition by Urban-Think Tank looks at how to improve life for informal communities. >
  • DOT DOT DOT by Abbott Miller.
    Dot to dot
    Design News • 15 Jul 13
    Abbott Miller's DOT DOT DOT app invites viewers into the virtual world of music, dance and choreography. >
  • 3D Agents
    Design News • 15 Jul 13
    Agents of the 3D Revolution is an exhibition showcasing the work of local and international 3D printed sculptural design and technology. >
  • Learning Hub by Thomas Heatherwick.
    Learning hub
    Design News • 14 Jul 13
    Thomas Heatherwick's winning proposal to design a university in Singapore will see teachers and students interacting on a more equal level. >
  • Amnesia of a Landscape by Jeanne van Heeswijk.
    Day in the life of a country road
    Design News • 14 Jul 13
    Jeanne van Heeswijk captured the thoughts of motorists in a video that explores a day in the life of a country road. >
  • "Doing Business in Africa" cover design by K&i.
    Europe to Africa
    Design News • 13 Jul 13
    Dutch meets Africa in K&i's cover design for the publication "Doing Business in Africa". >
  • Cell Tall Pendant by Tom Dixon.
    Cellular glow
    Design News • 13 Jul 13
    Tom Dixon's latest pendant lamp mimics cellular growth and casts geometric illusions. >
  • Paper Scissors Stone by Quazi Design.
    Paper Scissors Stone
    Design News • 12 Jul 13
    Recycled magazines, wood, broken glass and brass are transformed into bespoke jewellery pieces in Quazi Design's new Paper Scissors Stone collection. >

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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. >