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Set in stone
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Craft
An ancient European craft skill is being practiced in Cape Town, empowering people along the way.
1 Apr 11
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Paper people
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Graphic Design & Illustration
A Russian design duo reminds us that paper miniatures are people too.
31 Mar 11
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At the robot
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Craft
"Robot Artists" are part of the South African cultural landscape and now a new website, African Cartel, offers them a more formal platform.
31 Mar 11
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Martin Kruger on urban architectural projects in Cape Town
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Urban & Landscape Design
Architect Martin Kruger talks about urban architectural projects in and around Cape Town.
30 Mar 11
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20Q: Charlie Todd
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Interaction Design
He makes others laugh by causing scenes of joys and chaos in public places. Find out here what makes Charlie Todd laugh and other titbits.
30 Mar 11
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Social reinventions
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Craft
With the support of the Brazilian government, Paula Dib of Transforma Design is tackling pressing social and environmental issues.
30 Mar 11
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Way down
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The Blackheart Gang's latest project took them to a place deep deep below, but their findings will be seen in Berlin shortly.
30 Mar 11
00:35:53
Tord Boontje on nature and creativity
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Product Design
Design is intricately linked to making, creativity and the future says Tord Boontje.
29 Mar 11
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Geometry for functionality at Milan2011
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Sebastian Schönheit’s simple geometric furniture pieces are often inspired by Greek mythology.
29 Mar 11
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The art of ideas
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Craft
The debates and ideas that capture Hylton Nel's imagination all manifest in his work in some way.
29 Mar 11
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Concept gallery at Milan2011
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Gallery Judy Straten is a concept gallery for the creative mind at Ventura Lambrate during this year's Milan Furniture Fair.
28 Mar 11
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Undercover details
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
Here’s a look at some of the pics from local fashion label Undacova’s hot new campaign.
28 Mar 11
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Car culture
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Stefan Sagmeister designed the publication CULTURE, marking the 40th anniversary of BMW’s cultural commitment.
27 Mar 11
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Body sculptures
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
With Hosting Parasites, Kathy Ludwig explores the way that jewellery interacts with the body in a tangible way.
27 Mar 11
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Blog: Day 3 of Toffie Festival
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Music & Sound Design
Toffie's last day boasted a powerful foursome of presentations by Smiso Zwane, Jonathan Puckey, Alex Trochut and Daito Manabe.
26 Mar 11
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Clock wise
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Product Design
The mechanical clock is experiencing somewhat of a reinvention, thanks to Dutch brand KLOKby.
26 Mar 11
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Beautiful bulb at Milan2011
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Product Design
Tom Dixon’s new Bulb proves that energy efficient lighting does not have to be ugly.
26 Mar 11
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Blog: Day 2 of Toffie Festival
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Music & Sound Design
Highlights of day two of Toffie include studioMAS, Jürg Lehni, Javier Lourenco, Tumi Molekane, Richard de Jager and Cobi van Tonder.
26 Mar 11
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Not dark nor light
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Art & Photography
Neither photojournalism nor visual art, Between Darkness and Light looks at Jodi Bieber’s work that defies categorisation.
25 Mar 11
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Blog: Day 1 of Toffie Festival
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Urban & Landscape Design
The first day of the Toffie Pop Culture Festival opens a range of exhibitions and presents inspiring commercial activism from Conn Bertish.
24 Mar 11
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Table detail at Milan2011
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
Flat Design’s collection of linen tablecloths are infused with the personal, poetic touch of Karim Rashid, Matali Crasset and more.
24 Mar 11
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Francis Kéré: Africans need to develop their own identity in architecture
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Architecture & Interiors
Africans need to develop their own identity in architecture, says Francis Kéré.
24 Mar 11
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Graphic recollections
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Graphic Design & Illustration
A retrospective exhibition at the Design Museum in London, A Graphic Odyssey looks at the 60-year career of Wim Crouwel.
24 Mar 11
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Michael Wolff at DI2011
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Creative Economy
Years ago creativity was on the runway. Today, Michael Wolff says, it’s flying.
23 Mar 11
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