Design News

  • Dylan Lewis sculpture at Kirstenbosch.
    Untamed in the garden
    Design News • 23 Jun 10
    An exhibition at Kirstenbosch bringing together sculpture, poetry and architecture, delves into the wild side of the human psyche. >
  • Creating Liveable Cities. Photo: Ian Douglas Jones, courtesy Melbourne Water.
    Water works
    Design News • 23 Jun 10
    A solution to the looming world water crisis requires an interdisciplinary design approach. Australia’s been giving it some thought. >
  • Darwin Chair. Photo: Johannes van Assem.
    Origin of chair at Basel2010
    Design News • 22 Jun 10
    Stefan Sagmeister's funky new Darwin Chair tells the story of the evolution of the universe. >
  • Taxi hand signs postage stamp.
    Taxi!
    Design News • 22 Jun 10
    South Africa's 12th unofficial language doesn't use words but hand signals. They're fun, useful and give insights into taxi commuting. >
  • Bush of Iron by Nacho Carbonell.
    Nest meets desk at Basel2010
    Design News • 22 Jun 10
    Nacho Carbonell's desk might look like a giant porcupine-cum-bird's nest, but this innovative design allows for serene isolation. >
  • Bon Bon Gold by Marcel Wanders.
    Sitting pretty
    Design News • 22 Jun 10
    Design rock star Marcel Wanders is bringing back crochet and making it look really fine. >
  • The Electronic Artisan.
    Hands-free pottery
    Design News • 21 Jun 10
    A new machine allows users to make beautiful clay sculptures without ever coming in contact with the muddy material. >
  • Image via notcot.com.
    Fantastic plastic football jerseys
    Design News • 20 Jun 10
    Some top soccer teams are showing their green spirit during the World Cup by wearing jerseys made using recycled plastic bottles. >
  • Concentrated Solar-Power System - ZenithSolar, Israel, 2009.
    Design, question mark
    Design News • 20 Jun 10
    From global warming to overpopulation and food shortages, Why Design Now looks at creative solutions for the contemporary world’s problems. >
  • Dalila Dalleas: Scène d'amour. Oil on Canvas. 150cm x 200cm. 2003.
    Time to focus at Basel 2010
    Design News • 18 Jun 10
    Focus 10 at Art Basel in Switzerland showcases the vibrant African art scene to the world. >
  • "Chanimals" by Beta Tank.
    The administration of art at Basel2010
    Design News • 18 Jun 10
    Is art the same as design? Does it matter? An insightful project at Design Miami/Basel considers the implication of classifying creativity. >
  • Save Beach Hotel. Photo: Gianluca Battista.
    Europe's trashiest hotel
    Design News • 18 Jun 10
    The Save Beach Hotel was the perfect place for asylum seekers from a world of consumption. >
  • Milk - full Mac setup.
    Pure desk
    Design News • 17 Jun 10
    The Milk desk, a rare blend of fashion and efficiency will even have computer geeks excited about design. >
  • Children of the Stars - Willem Boshoff.
    Perfectly moulded
    Design News • 17 Jun 10
    Often under-rated as an art form, a new exhibition attempts to give sculpture its rightful place in contemporary SA art history. >
  • Blank Daily Monster.
    Daily Monster football fever
    Design News • 17 Jun 10
    Let's have a special word of welcome for the World Cup Edition of the Daily Monster! >
  • Motel6 by Priestmangoode.
    Welcome to Motel6
    Design News • 16 Jun 10
    Just because it’s cheap doesn’t mean that it should be inferior. In fact, Priestmangoode brings boutique design to Motel6 at budget price. >
  • Taxi Crash - Gordon Froud.
    Art road trip
    Design News • 16 Jun 10
    The artworks of the various winners of the Spier Contemporary 2010 Exhibition will be touring the country for the next couple of months. >
  • Photo: Milan Daniels.
    Over your head
    Design News • 16 Jun 10
    The best way to support your favourite players during the World Cup might be to pull their faces over your head, literally. >
  • The Aluna Foundation - Mark Glean.
    Green moon power
    Design News • 16 Jun 10 • Sponsored Content
    The proposed Aluna tidal-powered moon clock plans to illuminate the green power of the moon and tides. >
  • Anatomy Design/Tiaan Nagel.
    Anatomy and Tiaan Nagel set up shop
    Design News • 15 Jun 10
    The designer of Design Indaba’s Most Beautiful Object in SA 2010 recently opened a gorgeous shop in Jo'burg. >
  • Orlando, Chicome, Mozambique. Photo: Jessica Hilltout.
    Amen football amen
    Design News • 15 Jun 10
    With football fever all around us, photographer Jessica Hilltout investigates the cultural significance of the beautiful game in Africa. >
  • Wendell Castle Lamp Edition. Photo: Shirley Griffin for R20th Century.
    The American design dream at Basel2010
    Design News • 15 Jun 10
    Some of the finest vintage and contemporary American designers' work will be on display at Design Miami/Basel this year. >
  • GPII logo by Yves Béhar.
    From cradle to consumer
    Design News • 14 Jun 10
    The Green Products Innovation Institute marks the historic launch of a non-profit organisation promoting sustainable design. >
  • Favela paintings by Haas&Hahn.
    Positive painting
    Design News • 14 Jun 10
    A coat of paint can go a long way in making a colourful and empowering difference in the lives of poor communities. >

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