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Design News > Design Thinking

You can still contribute your ideas to the challenge running on OpenIDEO on how to make low-income urban areas safer and more empowering for women and girls.

7 Apr 14
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Kick it

Design News > African Design

Cape Town-based design studio SKOP gave reject soccer balls a second life with their unconventional design.

7 Apr 14
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Miami living

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Karim Rashid has designed an eye-catching apartment block in the heart of Miami.

6 Apr 14
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Sculpted for seating

Design News > African Design

Inspired by materials used by Malian fishermen, the MO armchair is a pure reflection of an African culture, tradition and heritage.

6 Apr 14
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Iconic textiles

Design News > African Design

Malian-based company Ndomo teaches young unemployed Africans the art of creating eco-friendly textiles.

5 Apr 14
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Lightweight but sturdier

Design News > Product Design

First you could lift it above your head, now you can stand on it. Meet the new improved version of Benjamin Hubert's Ripple table.

5 Apr 14
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Arriving in town

Design News > Product Design

Maarten Baas is set to unveil a new solo exhibition during Salone del Mobile 2014.

4 Apr 14
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Meet the Makers: Ilze and Heinrich Wolff

FilmFestFriday > Architecture & Interiors

In the third edition of Creative Cape Town's Meet the Makers series you meet Ilze and Heinrich Wolff - wife-and-husband architects who practice in Cape Town.

4 Apr 14
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Celebrating colour

Design News > African Design

Fashion Rising's Spring 2014 collection celebrates Africa's bold, bright and brilliant colours.

4 Apr 14
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This Over That

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Creative director and co-founder of Alt Group Dean Poole's delightful little book "This Over That" visualises phrases containing the word "over".

3 Apr 14
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Victorian meets Zulu fashion

Design News > African Design

Susan Didcott's Smock Collar resembles a traditional Victorian collar with a Zulu-inspired aesthetic.

3 Apr 14
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Iconic colour

Design News > Product Design

Paul Smith celebrates renowned furniture designer Hans J. Wegner's birth with a redesign of the iconic Shell Chair.

3 Apr 14
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Where architects live

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

An exhibition at the upcoming Salone del Mobile in Milan gives visitors an intimate look into the living spaces of some of the world's leading architects.

2 Apr 14
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Future by design

Design News > Product Design

The Vitra Design Museum is presenting the largest ever solo exhibition of German designer Konstantin Grcic's work.

2 Apr 14
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Raw reality

Design News > African Design

Hamed Design Studio creates exquisite furniture pieces that expose the raw realities of Africa in a contemporary way.

2 Apr 14
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Issa Diabaté: Designing the future of urban Africa

Video Interviews > Architecture & Interiors

Ivorian architect and managing director of Koffi & Diabaté Architects, Issa Diabaté speaks about the need for a broad vision of the future of African cities.

1 Apr 14
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Smarter phones

Q&A > African Design

ICT entrepreneur and founder of ReKindle Learning Rapelang Rabana talks to Design Indaba about how mobile and internet access can shape the future of Africa.

1 Apr 14
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A light in the dark

Design News > Product Design

Paul Cocksedge has designed a bicycle light that is simple, safe and secure for the everyday cyclist.

1 Apr 14
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Revolutionary graphics

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Paula Scher has designed the layout of writer and educator Susan S. Szenasy's book, "Szenacy, Design Advocate".

31 Mar 14
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Winter warmer

Design News > Product Design

French designer Inga Sempé has created a new range of luxurious woolen blankets for the renowned Norwegian textile brand Røros Tweed.

31 Mar 14
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Four impactful Africa apps

Hot Topic > Information Design

From tackling gender violence and authenticating pharmaceuticals to enhancing antenatal care and empowering farmers, African apps solve real problems.

31 Mar 14
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Crafting power

Lookbook > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Progressive craft company Quazi Design has revealed their 2014 lookbook. Here's a look at some of their hottest collections of the year.

30 Mar 14
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Air freshener

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

Daan Roosegaarde's Smog project is a true example of a smart and social city.

30 Mar 14
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Double take

Design News > Product Design

Nendo has designed a simplistic and one-of-a-kind wooden chair for their solo exhibition at Salone del Mobile 2014.

29 Mar 14

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