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Pentagram's "I Give an X" campaign

Lookbook > Graphic Design & Illustration

Only 65% of the UK's population voted in the last election, with young people in particular staying away. A new campaign by Pentagram hopes to change that.

3 May 15
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A most contemporary Karakter

Lookbook > Product Design

Danish brand Karakter launches its debut collection by distinctive and diverse designers – including South Africa's own Anatomy Design.

1 May 15
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#MakeChange: The incredible growing shoe

Design Frontiers > Fashion & Jewellery Design

An American innovator has designed a pair of robust shoes that can be adjusted up to five sizes so poor children need never go barefoot.

30 Apr 15
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Egyptian twins bring comic love to Cairo

African Report > Graphic Design & Illustration

Since the Arab Spring comic book artists in Egypt have undergone a revolution of their own, say cartoonists Haitham and Mohamed Raafat El-seht.

30 Apr 15
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“Zvichapera” by Chiwoniso

Track of the Week > Music & Sound Design

This haunting and melodic track was the last studio recording by the late Zimbabwean 'mbira' queen, released this week almost two years after her death.

30 Apr 15
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Nordic designers help the needy

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Nordic Designers Aid plans to open a fashion boutique in Cape Town that will fund craft and design workshops for low-income communities.

29 Apr 15
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#DITakeover on Instagram: Akosua Afriye-Kumi

Lookbook > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Handbag designer Akosua Afriye-Kumi took us on a trip to the unlikely home of her handcrafted fashion label AAKS: the dusty villages of Bolgatanga, Ghana.

29 Apr 15
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How art shaped the Missoni brand

Lookbook > Fashion & Jewellery Design

A new retrospective exhibition explores how art and fashion are closely intertwined in the identity of great Italian fashion house Missoni.

29 Apr 15
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One dress, so many jobs

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Do you know who made your clothes? This short film by Ernst Heusser sheds light on why it’s important to ask.

28 Apr 15
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Dan Wieden (Part 2): “Just Do It”

Video Interviews > Creative Economy

Want fresh ideas? Hire the misfits, says the co-founder of one of the largest independent agencies in the world.

28 Apr 15
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Contemplating our freedom

Opinion > Design Activism

As South Africa celebrates Freedom Day, we look back on hopeful beginnings to remind us of what we set out to achieve as a nation.

27 Apr 15
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Focus on: Telling time

Focus On > Product Design

Six innovative timepieces that turn clock-watching into an unusual experience.

26 Apr 15
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Take Five

Take Five > Product Design

Our gallery of specially made anti-xenophobia posters submitted by local illustrators was the most popular story this week.

25 Apr 15
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"Kid Warrior: The Story" by Vanessa Black

FilmFestFriday > Film & Animation

This short documentary, in celebration of Earth Day this week, tells the remarkable story of a longhaired teen who is taking on the American oil industry.

24 Apr 15
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An avant-garde approach to macramé

Q&A > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Wire, plastic, string – Lukhanyo Mdingi is not afraid to use unusual materials in his fashion design. He tells us about his latest material exploration.

24 Apr 15/ Brand Collaboration
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Who made my clothes?

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Fashion Revolution Day encourages consumers to be more aware of the fashion supply chains they buy into.

24 Apr 15
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Droog's hardware will make you happy

Design News > Industrial Design

The Dutch studio puts the fun into functional with an award-winning range of smile-inducing nuts and bolts.

23 Apr 15
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Burning Man founding member Larry Harvey speaks at Design Indaba 2015 – Designboom

Inside View > Music & Sound Design

Larry Harvey reflects on the impact the annual Burning Man festival offers those who experience it.

23 Apr 15
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Why standardisation is a good thing

Opinion > Design Thinking

In this exclusive extract from David Butler and Linda Tischler’s new book, “Design to Grow”, they outline the role standards play in scaling a design.

23 Apr 15
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Judging a bookstore by its cover

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

The newly opened Taschen bookstore in Milan has a luxe interior that combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge design.

23 Apr 15
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An encounter between faith and design

Design News > Product Design

Local designer Nawaaz Saldulker is included in "Islamopolitan", a travelling exhibition that is part of Milan 2015.

22 Apr 15
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Argali and Dew by Hella Jongerius

Product Spotlight > Product Design

Hella Jongerius’s two new rug designs will give handmade enthusiasts a reason to celebrate.

22 Apr 15
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Dan Wieden (Part 1): We started by ignoring the rules of advertising

Video Interviews > Design Thinking

How a mutual disregard for traditional advertising kickstarted Wieden + Kennedy and Nike’s success.

22 Apr 15
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Business of Design returns in 2015

Design News > Creative Economy

The two-day seminar programme returns to Johannesburg and Cape Town in May, with a new line up of speakers.

22 Apr 15/ Advertorial

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