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Straight system

Design News > Product Design

Strates is a modular desk and storage system designed by Mathieu Lehanneur, inspired by sedimentary rocks.

20 Mar 12
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Almost textiles

Design News > Product Design

Textile Sketch is a range of furniture made in solid heavy metals, but that looks like it's been crafted from textile forms and shapes.

20 Mar 12
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From all angles

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

It's all tennis with Hat-trick's latest poster competition for the annual tennis championships at Wimbledon.

19 Mar 12
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All's fair

Design News > Product Design

Haldane Martin has launched his first-ever retail showroom in Woodstock, Cape Town.

15 Mar 12
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Walk the talk

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

Put on your walking shoes and get ready to take part in Violet's Walk, one of the winning initiatives in the Your Street Cape Town Challenge.

15 Mar 12
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In review

Design News

The Review exhibition in Johannesburg uses art to explore social and electronic networks in the urban African terrain.

15 Mar 12
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New looks for favourite brands

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Here's a look at the winning designs in the Design Indaba/ Foodcorp Design Challenge 2011.

15 Mar 12
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Raising the bar

Design News > Industrial Design

The Bluetube Bar is made from low-cost plastic and looks spectacular at night when it is illuminated from within.

14 Mar 12
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Promises of type

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

With the design of the New American Haggadah, Oded Ezer brings a fresh visual approach to a sacred religious text.

13 Mar 12
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Andy Cartwright wins Design Indaba Innovation Award 2012

Product Spotlight > Product Design

Design Indaba Expo’s inaugural Innovation Award for 2012 went to design house Andy Cartwright Homeware for its groundbreaking new Korol home-décor range.

12 Mar 12
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Forest wonders

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Nendo's “Wandering Forest of Hermés” window display adds a touch of playfulness to the recently renovated boutiques in Japan.

12 Mar 12
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Design Indaba 2012 I Am Not A Designer

Design Indaba Campaigns > Creative Economy

The official TV advertisement for Design Indaba 2012, launched at the opening of the annual conference

10 Mar 12
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Pure air

Design News > Product Design

The design of Nendo's new Arobo air purifier highlights the essence of water and air in its purest form.

5 Mar 12
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Massive Attack DJ set at A Taste of Sónar

Design News > Music & Sound Design

The latest addition to A Taste of Sónar at Design Indaba in Cape Town: Massive Attack (DJ set) and United Visual Artists.

2 Mar 12
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Boutique publishing

Design News > Creative Economy

Quivertree publishes gorgeously bespoke, inspirational titles on design, décor and food.

28 Feb 12
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Bag with flair

Design News > Craft

Tamelia has a range of contemporary bags in interesting styles - they're great for adults and children.

28 Feb 12
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Massive visualisations

Design News > Interaction Design

United Visual Artists believe that digital technologies can be used to bring people together in the physical world too.

28 Feb 12
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On the fast track

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Get on to the fashion fast track with the Foschini AFI Fastrack competition.

26 Feb 12
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Dreams in colour

Design News > Craft

Through embroidery Tunga Studio are working to help women in remote Zululand lead a better life.

25 Feb 12
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So swell

Design News > Product Design

Your e-reader will look really swell in an old school-inspired BookCase by Swell Accessories.

25 Feb 12
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When Shelley met Harry

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

The Shelley & Harry Jewellery Collection presents bespoke, handcrafted pieces for the young at heart.

25 Feb 12
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Lightness

Design News > Product Design

Rika Herbst's porcelain designs are for contemplation and enjoyment, speaking to the viewer in a whisper.

25 Feb 12
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Made with mettle

Design News > Craft

Mettlemirrors is a range of unique mirrors frames, inspired by traditional signs, symbols and codes.

25 Feb 12
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Mmm Marzipan

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Marzipan's designs look good enough to eat, though the designers advise you not to do that!

25 Feb 12

From the Archives

African consciousness illuminated

Design News • 14 Nov 22

A dynamic new exhibition probes the way black culture wishes to represent itself. >
Pointed Polish giant

Design News • 14 Nov 22

A new landmark is drawing pedestrians’ gazes in Poland’s capital city. >
Colour as word-free language

Q&A • 14 Nov 22

Over two years in the making, an expansive project commissioned by Google Arts & Culture and conceived by Design Indaba plots the immense creativity of Africa. >
Cable me home

Design News • 14 Nov 22

Future city transport looks personalised, clean and intelligent. >

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