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Made by Hand: The Distiller

FilmFestFriday > Craft

#FilmFestFridays takes you on a journey inside the distillery of Brad Estabrooke, the first gin distiller in Brooklyn since prohibition.

6 Sep 13
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The Shining Girls

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

The Shining Girls charity art show, inspired by Lauren Beukes's novel, features work by top SA creatives. Proceeds from sales will benefit Rape Crisis.

6 Sep 13
00:18:25

Nicholas Hlobo on understanding his own culture

Talks > Art & Photography

Nicholas Hlobo explores, through sound and images, the construction of his own sense of understanding about the self, one’s country, family, culture and more.

5 Sep 13
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Full colour

Design News > Product Design

The Schwarzie sisters have designed a 2014 diary, with the wish that people will live life in full colour every day of the year.

5 Sep 13
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Meet Zady

Design News > Creative Economy

Zady is a new online shopping platform that promotes the conscious consumer movement by connecting consumers to the makers of the products.

5 Sep 13
00:30:24

Oscar Diaz on form and meaning

Talks > Product Design

For Oscar Diaz design happens at the intersection where culture and commerce meet.

4 Sep 13
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Magnetic attraction

Design News > Product Design

Tord Boontje's "Magnetic Fields" installation evokes a dark and eerie sci-fi atmosphere.

4 Sep 13
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Mother City yarn bombing

Inside View > Urban & Landscape Design

Cape Town texture designer and yarn bomber Isabeau Joubert shares her thoughts on handcraft in the urban space.

4 Sep 13
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Rainbow lamps

Design News > Product Design

A rainbow and an umbrella form the inspiration for Inga Sempé's latest collection of colourful pendant and table lamps. It's on show in Norway this weekend.

3 Sep 13
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Countries, cities, facts & figures

Lookbook > Graphic Design & Illustration

Michael Bierut and Britt Cobb have designed a series of understandable diagrams and infographics for "A Country of Cities: A Manifesto for an Urban America".

3 Sep 13
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Tailored upholstery

Design News > Product Design

PearsonLloyd have designed a sustainable chair for Modus that reflects a refined and contemporary aesthetic.

3 Sep 13
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Practical pod

Design News > African Design

The Mamelodi Pod by Architecture for a Change is a prototype for a low-cost, off-the-grid housing solution for informal settlements.

2 Sep 13
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Colour blocking

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Hella Jongerius has extended her textile collection for Maharam using bright colours and shifting motifs.

2 Sep 13
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Africa illustrated

Lookbook > African Design

K&i design studio have designed a selection of brochures for the Tuli Wilderness Camp and Encounter Mara that highlights the beauty of Africa.

2 Sep 13
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Knowledge and labour

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

Faith47's latest mural is titled "Scientia et labore" or "knowledge and labour". It's an evocative portrait of an old woman.

31 Aug 13
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Cabin in the woods

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Matali Crasset has designed four eco-friendly forest houses for adventurers, art lovers, hikers and walkers to reconnect with nature.

31 Aug 13
00:30:44

Daan Roosegaarde on creating techno poetry

Talks > Interaction Design

“I’m a hippie with a business plan”, says artist and innovator Daan Roosegaarde on his approach to design, making what he calls “techno poetry”.

30 Aug 13
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Modern Cultural Curators: Simon Costin

FilmFestFriday > Architecture & Interiors

Wonderful, magical and fantastical are terms that best describes the aesthetic of set designer Simon Costin. #FilmFestFridays takes a closer look.

30 Aug 13
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Cookie creatures

Design News > Product Design

Matali Crasset's packaging redesign for a French biscuit brand features quick and fun instructions on how to turn the packaging into whimsical creatures.

30 Aug 13
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DIY home

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Facit Homes' D-Process allows homeowners to use 3D printing to design and build a unique home.

29 Aug 13
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Daylight colour

Design News > Product Design

Hella Jongerius has used her daylight colour chart, Daylight Wheel, to recolour Charles and Ray Eames's iconic 1953 Hang-It-All clothes hook.

28 Aug 13
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Breathing life

Design News > Product Design

The Natalie Collection is a trio of highly effective, low-cost solutions for birth related mortality.

27 Aug 13
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Take a byte

Design News > Product Design

The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card size computer that teaches people the ins and outs of programming.

27 Aug 13
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Pity... alas

Lookbook > Urban & Landscape Design

Faith47's new mural in the Netherlands is titled "Alas! how pitiful".

27 Aug 13

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Design News • 14 Nov 22

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Q&A • 14 Nov 22

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Design News • 14 Nov 22

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