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Cellularity by James King explores the development of cell-like structures, or “chells” that mimic the features of biological cells. >

Softest Words by Kevin Grennan proposes a private love letter written in unique ink made of the saliva of two lovers. >

The Gaia Corporation by J Paul Neeley explores the implications of synthetic biology by imagining the world in 2023. >

Sonja Bäumel’s (In)visible Membrane is about life on the human body and its design applications. >

We finally know why Dr J Craig Venter could not attend the 2010 Design Indaba Conference in person. Yesterday he announced his breakthrough. >

“It’s an ad joke. If you want to sell something without trying too hard just add sex, puppies or children.” Get the new Design Indaba mag. >

The Blackheart Gang’s latest installation, The Dinner Party, is a Dadaist installation about nothing whatsoever. >

Biotypography, invented by type designer and experimentalist Oded Ezer, is a term that refers to typography that uses biological systems. >

Inspired by an old-school good homemaker book, Hostess Koekies is a spunky alternative to the over-subscribed Rules Book. >

Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg asks what traditional design can bring to synthetic biology. >

Odidiva, star of House of Holy Afro and the new face of the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation, explains the power of wearing a dress. >

Hotel Yeoville utilises the internet to make people feel at home, wherever they are in the world. >

Miniature collapsing chairs, a storytelling time-piece, tea cups full of mechanical storms and a machine that goes off with a bang… >

Guests at the annual Design Indaba Party were entertained by Funafuji, Magic Carpet Ride, Popskarr, Jack Parow, Krushed & Sorted, Goodluck and Anthea. >

Africa’s first personal mobile health clinic took first place in the Nokia Africa Calling All Innovators application competition. >

As the puppeteer of 5m-tall puppets, Daniel Popper is expecting to captivate soccer fans with his larger-than-life soccer players. >

The 2010 Flux Trend Review conference took place recently and identified key business trends emerging from a cross section of industries. >

After over 2 700 entries, the judges of the Spier Contemporary 2010 national art competition have announced the winners. >

Conny Freyer, Eva Rucki and Sebastien Noel of Troika electrified with their playful and thoroughly executed interaction designs. >

"But Thomas, did it make good toast?" was the unanimous question following Thomas Thwaites's graduate Pecha Kucha presentation at DI2010. >

Guests who attended the annual Design Indaba Party were entertained by Funafuji, Magic Carpet Ride, Popskarr, Jack Parow, Krushed & Sorted, Goodluck and Anthea. >

Absa believes innovation is at the core of defeating obstacles and succeeding in the design industry. >

ZA News, SA’s most controversial online television show, returns for a second season and launches at Design Indaba 2010. >

Wooster Collective founders Marc and Sara Schiller discuss the coming-of-age of street art and its significance to the cities it populates. >

As the FIFA Soccer World Cup 2010 looms on the horizon, Comedian Louw Venter takes a look at how South Africa will remember "the world". >