Design News

  • Kashida font by Freedom of Creation.
    For all types
    Design News • 4 Jan 11
    Freedom of Creation turns any personal text into a 3D font and sculpts it into physical form using 3D printers. >
  • Curiostiy Cabinet by Matali Crasset.
    Creative inquiry
    Design News • 4 Jan 11
    Curiosity might have killed the cat but it brings out the creativity in Matali Crasset. >
  • Helter Skelter.
    Powerful forces
    Design News • 3 Jan 11
    When fighting the battle between good and evil you will need something appropriate to wear. Mingo Lamberti has some suggestions. >
  • The Happy Film titles
    Design News • 2 Jan 11 • Sponsored Content
    Stefan Sagmeister has started creating a documentary called the Happy Film. >
  • Schneider Electric recharge terminal.
    Charged up
    Design News • 2 Jan 11
    Elium Studio’s recharge terminals for electric vehicles respond to urban and domestic needs. >
  • Studio line
    Design News • 2 Jan 11
    The new Kloof Street Studios by Tsai Designs took its cue from the surrounding urban conditions. >
  • Still Life with Timer. Photo: Troika, 2010.
    Quiet countdown
    Design News • 1 Jan 11
    Troika’s Still Life with Timer installation considers the depiction of everyday inanimate objects. >
  • Pattern Diary by Renée Rossouw
    Graphic patterns
    Design News • 1 Jan 11
    Renée Rossouw’s Pattern Diary designs for Bosa Ceramics play with different patterns, identities and compositions. >
  • Carolian Wilcke for Priveekollektie. Photo: Jelle Mollema.
    Designed things
    Design News • 31 Dec 10
    Object Rotterdam, at the cutting edge of art and design, will showcase limited edition designs, craft and jewellery. >
  • 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. >

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From the Archives

  • Living Space
    Design News • 19 Sep 22
    Architect and computational designer Manas Bhatia used AI to imagine a utopian future with symbiotic buildings. >
  • Veni, vidi, vici
    Q&A • 18 Sep 22
    Design Indaba alumnus Morag Myerscough built a striking fort to celebrate 1900 years of Hadrian’s Wall >
  • Steel Works
    Q&A • 18 Sep 22
    Johannesburg-based interior architect Daniella Kilpatrick designs steel furniture that marries form and function >
  • The language of plants
    Design News • 18 Sep 22
    The 23rd Triennale Milano features a futuristic greenhouse where visitors can experience plants' reactions to their surroundings >