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Stone accessories

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

The Bouroullec brothers have designed a necklace collection that takes inspiration from primitive jewellery.

23 Oct 13
00:06:14

Michael Bierut: Use curiosity as a route into work

Inside View > Graphic Design & Illustration

In an interview at AGI Open 2013 in London, Michael Bierut speaks about his groundbreaking projects and the changing nature of graphic design.

22 Oct 13
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Treetop luxury

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Shigeru Ban has constructed a "tree house" on Yakushima Island made from a selection of paper tubes.

22 Oct 13
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The Fleet sails into (Cape) Town

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Fourteen local designers have set up their wares on Buitengracht Street as a one-stop Christmas-list shop.

22 Oct 13
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Transformable accessories

Design News > Product Design

Nendo has designed a three-piece accessory collection for dogs.

21 Oct 13
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Bagging a Banksy

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

Three people in New York City got more than they bargained for last week, when controversial street artist Banksy posted an announcement on his website.

21 Oct 13
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Cape architecture awards

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

The Cape Institute for Architecture (CIA) announces the seven winners of its 2013 Award for Architecture.

21 Oct 13
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Evict Them in 5 Easy Steps

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Harry Pearce's "Evict Them in 5 Easy Steps" is a short film that raises awareness around the ever-growing problem of forced eviction.

20 Oct 13
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Winning Dutch designs

Design News > Interaction Design

Tonight in Eindhoven, the 11th edition of the Dutch Design Awards (DDA) named Iris Van Herpen the most successful designer of the last year.

19 Oct 13
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Less is best

Design News > Product Design

Paul Smith recently held an exhibition dedicated to Dieter Rams' designs at his United Kingdom store, No. 9 Albemarle Street.

19 Oct 13
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Modern addition

Design News > Product Design

Simple, elegant and durable, Stefano Giovannoni's Dressed First chair for Magis adds a statement in any space.

19 Oct 13
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Sitting Pretty presents . . .

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

South African online retailer Style36 launches its inaugural store within a store on Monday featuring Cape Town label Sitting Pretty.

18 Oct 13
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Modern attitude

Design News > Product Design

Tom Dixon has unveiled his "Y" chair after two years of researching and prototyping.

18 Oct 13
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Unlocking the Truth

FilmFestFriday > Music & Sound Design

#FilmFestFridays presents "Unlocking the Truth", a short film about a heavy metal band started by two six-graders.

18 Oct 13
00:05:57

Christoph Niemann: Digital expands the possibilities

Video Interviews > Interaction Design

Christoph Niemann talks about his transition from print to digital, in particular projects like Petting Zoo and his column for The New York Times.

17 Oct 13
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Sneaker showcase

Design News > Product Design

Karim Rashid has designed the exhibition space for the "Out of the Box" exhibition, showcasing the history of the sneaker.

17 Oct 13
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Ceramic lights

Design News > Product Design

Benjamin Hubert's Container Lamp explores new possibilities in product design.

17 Oct 13
00:33:47

Matthew Carter on untypical typefaces

Talks > Graphic Design & Illustration

In his talk at Design Indaba 2013, type designer Matthew Carter gives insight into the creation of unusual typefaces.

16 Oct 13
00:05:39

Chip Kidd: I’m obsessed with Batman

Video Interviews > Graphic Design & Illustration

In an exclusive interview at AGI Open 2013, Chip Kidd tells us about designing book covers and his foray into comic books.

16 Oct 13
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Simply seated

Design News > Product Design

PearsonLloyd has designed a modular seating system that brings a modern touch to any public space.

16 Oct 13
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A new commandment

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Michael Bierut has designed a series of humorous signs for the annual St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals in New York City.

15 Oct 13
00:06:13

Stefan Sagmeister: Bring the personal and the human into design

Video Interviews > Graphic Design & Illustration

Stefan Sagmeister talks about 'The Happy Film', his studio and his advice to young designers. Please note: this film contains nudity.

15 Oct 13
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Nature's power

Design News > Product Design

Tokujin Yoshioka’s "Spider's Thread" installation makes use of growing crystals to create a delicate sculpture of a chair.

14 Oct 13
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Social art

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

Faith47 has created two new murals in Puerto Rico, “Marauders” and “Onirico”.

14 Oct 13

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